This is a listing of recommended lodgings in various cities across the United States and Canada, based on my own personal experiences. This is most definitely not a listing of every motel or other property I have ever stayed in, and I am also leaving out certain properties that I have stayed in multiple times as they are not necessarily places I would recommend to other travelers (some are borderline dives or in borderline seedy areas, for instance). When booking a place to stay, my main considerations are cost, convenience, cleanliness, and the area the property is in - amenities such as free breakfasts, gyms, laundry facilities, in suite coffee makers, and room service are not priorities of mine. The goal is always to find as inexpensive a room as possible while not ending up in a dive or in an area where I don't want to go outside at night.
Because things can and do change, I am including the date(s) that I was at each property in question. I encourage anyone viewing this to check recent reviews (and current rates) of any property on this list using a site like Booking.com. I make no guarantees about anything concerning these establishments and can only report places where I have had good experiences in the past.
Abbotsford, BC [Vancouver]
Best Western Plus Regency Inn and Conference Centre32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1A1
September 2016
Alpine, TX
Quality Inn Alpine2401 East Highway 90, Alpine, TX 79830
September 2020
Auburn Hills, MI
Extended Stay America Suites - University Drive3315 University Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
June 2012
Bangor, ME
Super 8 by Wyndham Bangor462 Odlin Road, Bangor, ME 04401
October 2015 / October 2018
Blackwood, NJ [Philadelphia, PA]
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Blackwood832 North Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012
October 2015
Bowling Green, KY
Baymont by Wyndham Bowling Green1919 Mel Browning Street, Bowling Green, KY 42104
October 2019
Calgary, AB
Centro Motel4540 16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0M6
September 2016 / May 2024
Calgary, AB
Grey Eagle Resort3777 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary, AB T3E 3X8
September 2016
Charlottetown, PE
The Harbour House9 Grafton Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1K3
October 2014
Clearwater, BC
Ace Western Motel429 Murtle Crescent, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1
September 2016
Corpus Christi, TX
Texan Hotel5525 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
September 2021
Des Moines, IA
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport6221 Willow Creek Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
October 2021
Eau Clare, WI
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Eau Claire4608 Royal Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701
October 2021
Fairfax, VA
Extended Stay America Suites - Washington, DC - Fairfax3997 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033
October 2019
Fairfield, CT
Best Western Plus Fairfield Hotel100 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield, CT 06824
October 2015
Fort Nelson, BC
Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Nelson4503 50th Ave S, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0
May 2024
Gatineau, QC [Ottawa, ON]
Motel Ritz137 Boulevard Gréber, Gatineau, QC J8T 3R1
October 2017 / October 2018
Great Falls, MT
Days Inn by Wyndham Great Falls101 14th Ave NW, Great Falls, MT 59404
May 2024
Kanab, UT
Red Canyon Cabins843 E Highway 89, Kanab, UT 84741
October 2021
Las Vegas, NV
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino3300 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
October 2021
Mississauga, ON
Cambridge Suites Mississauga7005 Century Ave, Mississauga, ON L5N 7K2
October 2022 / October 2023
New Glasgow, NS
Travelodge Suites by Wyndham New Glasgow700 Westville Road, New Glasgow, NS B2H 2J8
October 2014
Newark, DE
Comfort Inn & Suites3 Concord Lane, Newark, DE 19713
October 2023
North Sydney, NS
MacNeil's Motel1408 Trunk 105 Trans Canada Highway, North Sydney, NS B1Y 2B2
October 2015
Oklahoma City, OK
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Oklahoma City Airport/Fairgrounds400 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
February 2019
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Jail Hostel75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9
October 2017 / October 2019
Quebec City, QC
Motel Olympic3878 Boulevard Sainte-Anne, Québec, QC G1E 3M3
October 2018
Redding, CA
Thunderbird Lodge1350 Pine Street, Redding, CA 96001
September 2016
Saint-Hubert, QC [Montreal]
Hôtel-Auberge Objectif Santé8665 Chemin de Chambly, Saint-Hubert, QC J3Y 5K2
October 2018 / October 2019 / October 2023
Saratoga Springs, NY
McGregor Inn Motel848 Saratoga Rd (Rt 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12831
October 2023
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Trunk Road Motel759 Trunk Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3T3
October 2022
Sheridan, WY
Mill Inn2161 Coffeen Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801
May 2024
Sioux City, IA
Super 8 by Wyndham Sioux City South2530 Singing Hills Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51111
October 2022
South Jordan, UT
La Quinta by Wyndham South Jordan511 W. South Jordan Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095
October 2021
Sydney, NS
Travelodge by Wyndham Sydney480 Kings Road, Sydney, NS B1S 1A8
October 2018
Vaughan, ON
Aloft Vaughan Mills151 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan, ON L4K 0E6
May 2013
Extended Stay Toronto Vaughan [now known as Staybridge Suites Toronto - Vaughan South]
3600 Steeles Avenue West, Vaughan, ON L4L 8P5
June 2012 / April 2014
Wall, SD
Ann's Motel114 4th Ave, Wall, SD 57790
September 2016
Whitehorse, YT
Elite Hotel206 Jarvis St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2H1
May 2024
Winnipeg, MB
Super 8 by Wyndham Winnipeg East1485 Niakwa Road East, Winnipeg, MB R2J 3T3
October 2022