New Survey: Best Hotels for Travelers

What are the best hotels for travelers? A new J.D. Power & Associates survey ranks the top choices in terms of overall satisfaction. Most of, if not all, the chains ranked in the survey offer at least some business amenities, including high-speed Internet access.

Here are the winners in each of the six categories. Winners earned five stars. I've also listed hotel chains in each category earning the fewest stars (two). 

> Luxury: Ritz-Carlton. W hotels and the Intercontinental chain tied for lowest rating. Worth noting: The Intercontinental chain also appeared on HotelChatter's 'Worst Wi-Fi hotels' list this year.

> Upscale: Embassy Suites. Those receiving only two stars in this category include Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

> Mid-Scale Full Service: Hilton Garden Inn. Howard Johnson's earned just two stars. Guess someone didn't like the ice cream.

> Mid-Scale Limited Service: Drury Inn & Suites. Earning just two stars: Ramada.

> Economy/Budget: Microtel Inns & Suites. Econo Lodge was among those getting just two stars.

> Extended Stay: Homewood Suites. But don't confuse them with Homestead Studio Suites, which earned just two stars.

Meanwhile, don't overlook bed and breakfasts for your next business trip. A survey from BedandBreakfast.com reports that most U.S. bed and breakfasts offer business amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, fax service, and corporate rates.

And one more thing: Get a load of the business man having a meltdown in a hotel lobby, shown in the YouTube video below. Funny--but also truly appalling.

Comments

[chuck]

I can certainly vouch for the J.D. Power & Associates survey findings in the Mid-Scale, Full Service category. I visited Savannah, Georgia over the Christmas holidays and stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in the historic district. Comfortable accomodations, a friendly staff, and a reasonable price--who could ask for more?

[Lawrence]

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