The Best Hotel Chains in the U.S., for Every Type of Budget | time.com
If you're looking to make your dollar go further while traveling, hotels can be a good area to focus on. Hotel room costs actually make up a significant portion of the average American's travel budget—about 26% of the cost for U.S.-based trips, and just over 20% for international trips, according to financial research company ValuePenguin.
If you're looking to make your dollar go further while traveling, hotels can be a good area to focus on. Hotel room costs actually make up a significant portion of the average American's travel budget—about 26% of the cost for U.S.-based trips, and just over 20% for international trips, according to financial research company ValuePenguin.
But good value doesn't necessarily mean "cheap." Some travelers just want a hotel that's clean and reliable, with budget prices and basic amenities like reliable Wi-Fi; others are happy to splurge on extra service and higher-end amenities, but want to be sure they're getting all the luxuries they're paying for.
To identify the best hotel chains, MONEY compared price, value, and customer service across three different classes of price/service, out of a total pool of 95 brands. At each level—budget, midrange, and luxury—we identified a winner and two honorable mentions.