Some love the quaint bed and breakfast, the old style rooms with mismatched furniture, and the ministrations of the staff.  These people are not me. Do they really expect me to talk to strangers in the morning, go without television for the night, and return every day to chat with the owners?  Please just give me your basic hotel room - clean, with modern bathrooms, cable TV, mostly free parking and mostly free breakfasts.

What it lacks in charm it makes up for in convenience, dependability and free Wifi. And no one does this better then  Marriott  which represents many different brands – Courtyard, Fairfield, Renaissance, Springhill Suites - just to name a few.

They are everywhere and the best course of action is to join the club and make your reservations on the Marriott site.  Check back before you leave, if the rates have gone down and there is still time, cancel your reservation and reserve at the new rate.  Now if you are going at high season to a crowded location, the rates are usually competitive however remember when you join the club you are accumulating points towards a free night’s stay. When it is not high season or a less traveled road, the rates can be amazing especially when you throw in a free breakfast at many locations.

The site is easy to navigate, holds all your reservations, and keeps track of your points.  There are also specials and vacation deals offered through out the year. And for those planning business conferences, they have plenty of options.

It’s nice to come down to the lobby, grab a bagel, muffin, some cereal, or fruit, then go back to your room and start out for the day not having to search for coffee. There are many chains however this one has always delivered the goods at a great price.