Readers of USA TODAY and 10Best love a travel bargain - who deosn't? - and their votes have clearly determined a winner in the Readers' Choice poll for Best Budget Hotel Brand.
Topping the votes was Red Roof Inn, followed by Candlewood Suites, of IHG Hotel Group; America's Best Value Inn; Hampton Inn & Suites, by Hilton; and Extended Stay America.
Choice Hotels and Hilton Hotels were the only hotel groups to land two brands in the top 10. Hilton earns bragging rights with Hampton Inn & Suites in 4th, and Homewood Suites in 8th. Choice Hotels can boast of the Quality brand landing in 6th and Econo Lodge in 10th.
The full list of winners in the 'Best Budget Hotel Brand' contest category for 10Best Readers' Choice is as follows:
- Red Roof Inn
- Candlewood Suites
- America's Best Value Inn
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Extended Stay America
- Quality
- Best Western
- Homewood Suites
- La Quinta
- Econo Lodge
Congrats to all our winners! Travelers have a lot of satisfying lodging options, using this list, when it comes to saving money while traveling.
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USA TODAY relies on its "Road Warriors," a panel of frequent business travelers who contribute their thoughts, opinions and expertise to the editorial team, on travel-related issues and trends. USA TODAY Road Warriors live in locations across continent and qualified for the panel by having flown at least 100,000 miles or having spent 100 nights at hotels in a year.
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