Sep 24, 2007
If the Motel 6 has "interior corridors," it is probably a "new build" and therefore a stunning value for the price
It's a closely-guarded secret among savvy travelers: that there are two types of Motel 6, the original (and occasionally shabby) versions with outdoor corridors, and the "new builds" with interior corridors and modern, comfortable amenities. And while the older versions may not be to your liking, the newer kind (designed by the chain's innovative French owners, the Accor hotel corporation) are the full equivalent of motel chains charging considerably more. While most Motel 6s ask a uniform $35.99 or $41.39 per room, regardless of whether they are older motels or "new builds," the newer models are a tremendous, comfortable value at that price (even though they are probably the cheapest lodgings in their communities).
In advance of a road trip through the U.S.A., go to the company's website -- www.motel6.com -- and take a look at the description of each motel you're considering. If it's with "interior corridors," book it! There are now nearly four hundred of these newly-built, modern Motel6s. You'll stay in modern, clean, comfortable surroundings and enjoy all the traditional Motel 6 extras: free local phone calls, no surcharge on long-distance calls, free morning coffee, data ports, no charge for kids 17 and under occupying their parents' room, free HBO and ESPN.
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In advance of a road trip through the U.S.A., go to the company's website -- www.motel6.com -- and take a look at the description of each motel you're considering. If it's with "interior corridors," book it! There are now nearly four hundred of these newly-built, modern Motel6s. You'll stay in modern, clean, comfortable surroundings and enjoy all the traditional Motel 6 extras: free local phone calls, no surcharge on long-distance calls, free morning coffee, data ports, no charge for kids 17 and under occupying their parents' room, free HBO and ESPN.
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