RE: COMMON Hotels

["Joe Pluta" <joepluta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: Al Barsa
>
> I just checked into The Adams Mark in Denver, and my first impression is
> less than stellar.  Am I missing the mark?  What hotels are others staying
> at, and are there still COMMON rates (or maybe better) available?  Maybe
> I'm just getting too old, or too picky, or I should just stop doing this?

Just a couple of general travel notes I live by.

1. Extended Stay whenever possible.  I like Extended Stay America, although
there are others.  Nice room with refrigerator and stove, but no restaurant,
bar or pool.  Continental breakfast.  Usually around $45-60/night,
$200-350/week.  They have computer data ports, but I haven't had an
opportunity to use them.

2. Embassy Suites.  Usually a few more amenities than Extended Stay.  In
general, a restaurant, bar, pool and fitness center.  Cooked breakfast.
Little things like gift shops, ATMs and so on.  Generally around $150/night.

3. After that, it's family chains.  I like Holiday Inn and Best Western,
although care must be taken.  For example, the Newark Airport Best Western
is likely not to meet your standards, unless your standards have something
to do with eluding Federal authorities.

Joe