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Best Western

Average Daily Rate
$78
U.S. Locations
2,400
Room
Rooms and suites
Breakfast
Hot or cold buffet (free only at some locations)
Pool
Most locations, plus water parks at 12 properties
No Extra Charge
Internet access; newspaper; and, at some properties, nighttime milk and cookies
Standout Features
Has more locations worldwide than any other chain
Contact Info
bestwestern.com; 800/780-7234

Comfort Inn (Choice Hotels)

Average Daily Rate
$72
U.S. Locations
1,429
Room
Rooms and suites
Breakfast
Free hot and cold buffet
Pool
Most locations
No Extra Charge
Internet access; USA Today or the Wall Street Journal
Standout Features
15 percent off if you have a child in Little League
Contact Info
comfortinn.com; 877/424-6423

Embassy Suites (Hilton)

Average Daily Rate
$123
U.S. Locations
181
Room
Suites with kitchenettes
Breakfast
Free hot and cold buffet, plus cooked-to-order omelettes
Pool
Most locations; Myrtle Beach, S.C., has a water park
No Extra Charge
USA Today; nightly receptions with appetizers and cocktails
Standout Features
Kids’ guide written by local youngsters (at 100-plus locations); two TV’s in every suite; atriums with glass elevators
Contact Info
embassysuites.com; 800/445-8667

Hampton Inn & Suites (Hilton)

Average Daily Rate
$90
U.S. Locations
318
Room
Rooms and suites with kitchenettes
Breakfast
Free hot and cold buffet; to-go breakfast bags
Pool
Most locations; Rapid City, S.D., has a 102-foot waterslide
No Extra Charge
Internet access; USA Today; coffee, tea, and water always available in the lobby
Standout Features
Foolproof alarm clocks; in-room video games at some locations
Contact Info
hamptoninn.com; 800/560-7809

Holiday Inn (Inter-Continental)

Average Daily Rate
$98
U.S. Locations
828
Room
Rooms and suites
Breakfast
On-site diner (children 12 and under eat free from the kids’ menu)
Pool
All locations, plus water parks at 13 properties
No Extra Charge
Internet access; USA Today; a check-in gift, such as baseball cards, at some properties
Standout Features
Motor lodges are giving way to hotels with hallways and expanded lobbies; even the starburst sign is being overhauled
Contact Info
holidayinn.com; 800/315-2621

Residence Inn (Marriott)

Average Daily Rate
$112
U.S. Locations
534
Room
Suites with full kitchens
Breakfast
Free hot and cold buffet
Pool
Most locations
No Extra Charge
Internet access; USA Today; grocery-shopping service; weeknight appetizers
Standout Features
The extended-stay pioneer: spacious rooms; on-site washer–dryers; and outdoor sport courts at most locations
Contact Info
residence-inn.com; 888/236-2427

SpringHill Suites (Marriott)

Average Daily Rate
$100
U.S. Locations
166
Room
Suites with kitchenettes
Breakfast
Free hot and cold buffet
Pool
All locations
No Extra Charge
Internet access; USA Today; Chupa Chups lollies at check-in
Standout Features
New guest-room design this year, featuring a lighter palette and spa-inspired bathrooms
Contact Info
springhillsuites.com; 888/236-2427

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