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Brie2010

favorite US hotel chain that has a rewards program, please.I like Hilton Hotels, but they're generally kind of pricey--I'm shooting for something around $100-110 a night.  My boss gave me the instructions, "Not a rat trap, but not the Taj Mahal."

ac_in_dc

Don't know...my brother travels a lot and he uses marriott. You may want to reearch them.

danieliza1127

Holiday Inn

kate51485

I'm not sure what their rewards are like currently...but I've always had good experiences with Country Inn & Suites.  Good breakfast, too

laurenclaire1386

FI and I took a summer vacation last year with hotel points he had accumulated from Hampton Inn.  He does lots of travel for work and always speaks highly of Hampton Inns. 

Brie2010

I always thought Holiday Inns were kind of dumpy, but I haven't stayed in one in probably 15 years.  Have they changed?

ootmother2

Marriottyou can stay at a regular Marriott, Courtyard, Residence Inn, one other sub they have and always count on a clean, neat room.The one in Boston proper is $$ but way worth it for the location and shopping.Their mile system is good, very few blackouts

airidh80

Holiday Inn Expresses are usually very reasonably priced and totally decent. They have the added bonus of being exactly.the.same no matter where in the US you are. Very dependable.

nda_roxybabe

I've found Country Inn to always be a good, inexpensive choice.

missy68

I loved Hampton Inns and Hilton Gardens.  They cater to business travelers. FWIW, a Hampton Inn in Atlanta let me stay for 4 nights with my dog. Marriotts are awesome, but they're probably out of your range.

Soon-to-be Mrs. Vogt

Choice Hotels (Sleep Inn, Comfort Inn, etc.)It's not an elegant experience, but the rooms are clean, breakfast is usually offered, etc. Those would be good for smaller towns/cities.When I'm in a major city, I like to stay at Mariott.

SwedishChick2011

Holiday Inn Express or Hampton are usually pretty good and not too pricy.  I think Hampton is actually part of the Hilton chain.

arbolita

Four Points by Sheraton

SwedishChick2011

I always thought Holiday Inns were kind of dumpy, but I haven't stayed in one in probably 15 years. Have they changed?Holiday Inn Expresses are really nice.  I think they are newer or something.

fangsiting

Kimpton.  I just reserved a block of rooms at one of their hotels for our wedding.  Love them. 

ButtonsPepper

I've been to Hampton Inn's from North New Jersey, to Georgia. It's the most reliable hotel for the price that is nice that I've come across. I love Hampton Inn's.

kikibaby

Marriott.

missy68

J and I did stay and a WAY nice Holiday Inn up in MN back in March - I mean, it was awesome.  Upper end of your price range, J talked them down to $100 for the night, I think. Right on the edge of Minneapolis.  Our choices were that or a rat-trap-ish no-tell motel looking place (the kind that charges per person). I think I sorta played a pouty card. He got his favorite crappy trashy food, I got to stay in the nicer hotel.

Brie2010

Hmm, so Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Marriotts are all ranking well.  I'll check them out.  Thanks guys!

kate51485

I also really like Holiday Inn Express.  Definitely not dumpy.

freckled*bride

I trave a lot, and stay at a lot of Hyatts. They're usually pretty good, especially when travelling for work.

missy68

Hampton Inn is part of the Hilton chain.  I have the rewards card from there. Never earned a reward, but it helped me make reservations a little easier. They are smaller hotels, nice beds, comforters with white duvets (aka, seem cleaner), usually have a fridge in the room, etc.

Brie2010

Hmm, I'll have to look at Hampton Inn.  Our wedding block is at a Doubletree, which is also part of the Hilton thing, so it would be nice to get a wedding upgrade.Plus, I'm just partial to Hiltons. 

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

I agree with Holiday Inn Express. My dad (who used to use Super 8 BTW!) now uses those for business and loves them. I stayed in one recently when I had to go somewhere last minute and it was nice. They had a decent breakfast, too.

gkb0910

I don't think anyone's mentioned Hyatt, but we've always had a great experience with them.  Some are expensive, but they now have Hyatt Place which is a less expensive Hyatt choice. We also have used Hilton.  My dad travels a lot and he said Hiltons are in most of the destinations he goes.

Brie2010

Well, it looks like there's a Holiday Inn Express for $100 half a mile from where I'm having dinner with Vogt.  We have a winner!

salt78

Hampton Inn.

lpstl

For $100 range I typically stay at a Hampton Inn, which is part of the hilton family so you get the same rewards.

Brie2010

For some reason the Hampton Inns are showing up $120+.  Weird.

mwhitson14

Brie, I'll be happy to give you the full rundown of HIE rewards programs and why we have such awesome hotels I also know a little bit about hilton honors and choice, it's a required part of my training. Just email me, I get out of school in about 45 minutes and I'll be happy to answer any questions.

MeaghanandMichael

My parents were obsessed with staying at Embassy Suites as a child so that is really all I know. It is pretty awesome though that every room comes with a kitchen and living room. I am guessing it is a little more pricey but if oyu have to share a room with some one it is much nicer.