Other Motel Chains

Other Motel Chains in the USA and Canada

Days Inn

Microtel Inns

Properties have two or three floors and interior corridors. One report that I received describes Microtel rooms as being "unique; very compact, but clean and well designed".

The Microtel directory quotes a range of prices at each location instead of one fixed price, a policy which in my opinion leads to a bargaining process while checking in that nearly always leaves you thinking you've been cheated. In fairness I ought to say that this policy is hardly unique to Microtel.

Microtel's rates seem quite reasonable at some locations but very expensive at others.

Sleep Inns/Comfort Inns/Quality Inns/EconoLodge/Friendship Inns/Rodeway

Suisse Chalet

Independent Motels

The style of independent motels varies enormously, from the simple but often very pleasant and cost effective "mom and pop" motels (run by a family) to the luxurious (and expensive!).

Because independent motels are not members of chains, making advance reservations is obviously not possible or indeed desirable unless you are familiar with both the area and the property.

Microtel Inns - Checked Sep-97. This site includes an excellent online directory with full information including local maps and rates.

Sleep Inns/Comfort Inns/Quality Inns