FROG MAN Posted October 10, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 10, 2009 When Ramona and I travel I try to book ahead looking for those discount rates for early booking dates. We always look for free wifi, Indoor pool,king size bed, microwave,fridge,etc. Also some of the motel chains serve a really nice breakfast which we enjoy. Having a cracker barrel close is also a plus. Thursday night everything was great except that was the hardest bed I have ever slept on. We both complained of back pain and hit the pain killer early. Which brings me to my question. What motel chains do you recommend for mattress comfort?I mean this was a business class suite but the bed was hard as a rock.Maybe they sleep on rocks in Pennsylvania I don't know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted October 10, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 10, 2009 I seem to be stuck in the Marriotts, but they have comfy beds. The Regencies have Sleep Number, but they're not my cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted October 10, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 10, 2009 Hamptons beyond a shadow of a doubt have the most comfy beds!! A little pricy, depending on the location. AAA or AARP will get you a discount. They have excellent breakfasts as well. We stayed at one for $79 last week in New Hampshire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyventure Posted October 10, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 10, 2009 second hampton inns. always great beds. I have had reasonable luck at comfort inns too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvmaier Posted October 10, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 10, 2009 We also prefer the Hampton Inn.... beds are comfortable AND they have the BEST pillows..... Free breakfast also.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midrsv Posted October 10, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 10, 2009 I like the Marriott (Courtyard, Fairfield, etc) beds and the Holiday Inn Express is also pretty good. DT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 11, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 11, 2009 Marca and I travel a lot, and mostly we find that at the end of the trip and the day our bed is always warm, ready and fits us like a glove. Sometimes though we have to sleep in some unknown, unplanned place of reclining, and then it's a hit and miss. Mostly though, we sleep very well and haven't had any broads in our bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 11, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 11, 2009 Doubletree....best bed we ever slept in. Lotsa big pillows too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken8143 Posted October 11, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 11, 2009 Comfort Inn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted October 11, 2009 Share #10 Posted October 11, 2009 Red Roof Inn, Super 8 and when I see one I'll gravitate to a Motel 6. We usually don't have any trouble seeping especially after 10 or so hours on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunkylump Posted October 11, 2009 Share #11 Posted October 11, 2009 When Ramona and I travel I try to book ahead looking for those discount rates for early booking dates. We always look for free wifi, Indoor pool,king size bed, microwave,fridge,etc. Also some of the motel chains serve a really nice breakfast which we enjoy. Having a cracker barrel close is also a plus. Thursday night everything was great except that was the hardest bed I have ever slept on. We both complained of back pain and hit the pain killer early. Which brings me to my question. What motel chains do you recommend for mattress comfort?I mean this was a business class suite but the bed was hard as a rock.Maybe they sleep on rocks in Pennsylvania I don't know? Love the Hampton Inn's....great beds, breakfast is usually pretty good, and most will allow you to park the bike under the front canopy, which is well lit and DRY. Our favorite is the Hampton Inn in Sieverville....great breakfast, staff are great, and close to great riding, and Beth's favorite, the outlet mall. And, like Carl, never found any broads in our beds either... randy:hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted October 11, 2009 Share #12 Posted October 11, 2009 Just get a room with a jacusie tub,king bed and the wife and I don't worry about sleeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted October 11, 2009 Share #13 Posted October 11, 2009 Just get a room with a jacusie tub,king bed and the wife and I don't worry about sleeping. And do not forget the Candles and Adult Beverages ! Bummer that you cannot pay by the hour though . Ahh , those BOUNCE Back weekends ! BEER30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted October 11, 2009 Share #14 Posted October 11, 2009 Almost exclusively Motel 6. Because most of the time I can't afford much more, and I'll sleep on a rock if need be, and motrin is my friend... You want hard beds? Try Mexico sometime. I think they use plywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted October 11, 2009 Share #15 Posted October 11, 2009 I travel almost every week. Where I can stay is restricted by my company who asks us to try to keep it under $80.00 per night. That is not always possible but usually not a problem. I typically stay at the Choice Hotel chain in order to take advantage of their rewards program. The Choice Hotel chain consists of Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Econolodge. Econolodge can be pretty ratty at times so I avoid them. Some of the Quality Inns are pretty old. Sleep Inns are OK but a usually a step below Comfort Inns. I would guess that I use Comfort Inn about 80% of the time and the other stays are usually at Quality or Sleep Inn. Even the Comfort Inns can be hit and miss. Most are OK. A few are excellent. A very few are dumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted October 11, 2009 Share #16 Posted October 11, 2009 I just look for the $29.95 per night signs BUT on the way to the Hub this year stayed at a Doubletree and didn't want to leave. Better then my bed at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted October 11, 2009 Share #17 Posted October 11, 2009 Mom and pops for us. It's the luck of the draw on how comfortable the beds are though. Some are really very fancy and some or just so so. But everyone is unique in its furnishings. We try to stay away from the interstate motels as much as possible. Since the G.P.S. with 6 million P.O.I.s we have more to choose from. Some have been quite a experience. Musts to look for at any mom and pop motel. 1. Flys in room. No kidding, didn't see them till we were there a few hours. So I started swatting them with a travel brochure. Picture this, a white room that looked as if it was a scene in a blood splatter investigation when we left.:rotfl: 2. TV that works. 3. TV remote that works. 4 HOT WATER Stayed at a old motel with 10 units in the 10th unit. Turned on the hot water and you could a bigger stream. Not enough water pressure to hardly come out the shower head. 4 inch bath that night. Beggars can't be choosers. 5.Never stay where there are work trucks in the parking lot. Most of these workers live there after working their job. Tend to be impromptu parties at all hours of the night.:guitarist 2:6.Never stay at a motel named Bates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted October 11, 2009 Share #18 Posted October 11, 2009 I hesitate to post this because it could lead to a gambling problem for some people but I like Harrahs. I personally don't gamble there but my wife does and gets free rooms. I am sitting in one in Metropolis Il right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanantwerp Posted October 11, 2009 Share #19 Posted October 11, 2009 The best bed I have found so far. Has been my air mattress camping. Wake up with no back pain. Can camp usually pretty cheap. No free breakfest but the money u save u can hit the mom and pop places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted October 12, 2009 Share #20 Posted October 12, 2009 #1 choice is always Holiday Inn Express for bed comfort. You can't beat them #2 would be Comfort Inn although like Freebird said, you have to be careful with them. Only stayed in a couple that were sub par. The remainder are nice. Pretty decent breakfast too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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