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The 10 Worst Hotels and Motels in America

Looking for a good night’s sleep? Be wary of these 10 hotel chains.

Why the First Thing We Do in Hotel Rooms is a Huge Mistake

Good rule of thumb? Put your luggage in the bathtub when you check in.

What's the Difference Between Hotels and Motels?

You should probably understand the distinction between hotels and motels before booking your stay—and the answer is in etymology.

Stay in vacation mode using these hotel style tips in your home

With vacation season in full swing, take a look around your hotel with an eye toward taking stylish inspiration home with you.

Why that hotel safe isn’t as secure as you think it is

With the right tools and know how, most hotel safes are pretty easy to crack.

How to Actually Eat Like a Local While Traveling

Everyone says you should follow the lead of locals when traveling, but actual suggestions on how to do that tend to be vague. Here are our tips.

What is the Difference Between a Hotel and a Motel?

Hotels tend to be larger and more urban than motels, while motels are often privately-owned roadside lodges. Also, a hotel is more...

How to safely stay at a hotel or motel

There's no place like home. But with care, you can reduce the risks that come with spending a night in a hotel or motel. Half of the battle occurs before

Motel Carpet: Options when buying carpet for your Hotel or Motel

Whether you have a hotel, motel, a casino, or a club, floor covering makes a strong statement. That statement must be unique—so you need plenty of design flexibility. Elegance 02 What’s more, your hotel carpets have to be not only...

Searching for A New Carpet Look for your Hotel or Motel?

When you walk into a hotel or motel, what is the first thing you notice? The carpet! You’re always seeing all kinds of new modern and even classic designs in hotels and motels. Seeing as how carpet is the biggest...

Why You Should Stay in a Hotel for the Holidays

4 Things You Must Consider Before Buying A Hotel or Motel |

Buying a hotel or motel is always a large and complicated transaction.

Disrupting loyalty: How can hotels become enablers, not just destinations?

Why Underused Hotels, Motels Could Be The Faster Path To Easing L.A’s Affordable Housing Gap

A new report by the RAND Corporation spotlighted the potential of adaptive reuse.

What to do when a hotel closure impacts your trip

Having a Plan B is always a good idea, especially when it comes to lodging.

Want More Hotel Revenue? Start Selling Your Destination.

Follow these tips to turn your hotel internet marketing efforts into magnets for experiential travelers.

Hotel IT: How to Elevate the Hotel Customer Experience

Elevating the guest experience needs to be a priority for hoteliers. Accomplishing a successful guest experience for hotel IT leaders doesn’t have to be difficult. WE make it easy with the Power of One.

Holiday Season Travel Plans Made Easy

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days and it can be a nightmare if you don't plan in advance. Here are tips to ease your travel plans.

How Hotels Are Green And Sustainable

Today more consumers are demanding green options. There are several practices that hotels can put in place to make the facility more green and sustainable.

What hotel renovations reveal about hotel trends

Smaller rooms, keyless entries, flowing spaces and rooftop bars are just some of the many features shaping hotel renovations.