Motels, on the other hand, are constructed with the convenience of motorists in mind. Most rooms are accessible from an outdoor parking area. All you have to do is to check in with the front desk, they give you the keys, and off you go. You need not really see them again unless you're ready to check out. But even though motels follow this architecture, a number of motel rooms are now constructed to be as pleasant and luxurious as regular hotels with the same facilities and perks.

Try to hear out what all the previous hotel occupants have to say about the hotel's service, its cleanliness, and how they maintain their rooms. Five star hotel rooms are usually the best ones around. And if you can afford it, by all means get it. But then again, these hotels don't necessarily come cheap. If you can find a three star hotel with a comparable service, don’t you think its better to stay there and save half on accommodation fees? You can then use the money you saved to buy souvenirs for all your friends back home.

To get the best rooms around, you can do the survey over the Internet, where several travel sites feature prime hotels and motels for your travel accommodation needs. And if you can, book your desired room early. You'll get substantial discounts that way. And you'll be assured of a very enjoyable vacation ahead!