Cheap hotels in California
 

Hello, <BR> <BR>I´m travelling to travel to california in July with my wife, and I´d like some suggestions about cheap hotel, something about US$ 45 - 65, in LA (preference near the beach - Sta Monica), San Diego, Grand Canyon, Sequoia Ntl Park and Yosemite Ntl. Park. <BR> <BR>We will travel by rental car, and we are looking for a reasonable place to sleep. It´s could be a litlle far for the main atractions (we can go by car). <BR> <BR>I have already checked the prices of Hosteling Int in LA, it´s about US$ 65,00 for a couple in a couple room. Any other sugestions? <BR> <BR>Thank´s for any help. <BR> <BR>Roger <BR>

Motel 6 (www.motel6.com) is probably about as close to a reasonable and reliable lodging you will likely find in California, even though their prices tend to be slightly over $65 in major metro areas/attractions.

Roger, as the previous person suggested Motel 6 I want to let you know these are called "motels" (not hotels) as there is parking just outside the ground floor rooms. <BR>Another budget chain is one called Super 8, and the website is: <BR> <BR>www.super8.com <BR> <BR>One which we just used is called La Quinta Motels and just by asking if there was a lower rate available than the $79, I got the room for $59, which is what I believe they charge a single person on business. Room included a nice recliner. Free continental breakfast was included. <BR> <BR>www.laquinta.com <BR> <BR>So, always ask what discounts you may be eligible for and if there's a special promotional rate available. Always, always ask, they rarely tell you.

Roger, <BR> <BR>Check out what Priceline customers have been paying at this Web site: <BR> <BR>http://pub4.ezboard.com/pricelineandexpediabidding <BR> <BR>There are threads for LA/Anaheim, San Diego, California (cities that don't have their own threads), and Arizona (cities that don't have their own threads), among others. I found only one Santa Monica hotel mentioned in the LA/Anaheim thread--a 3* for $65. Lots of 3* and 4* hotels in San Diego that went for $65, 2* and 2.5* for less. I don't know which cities in California might be reasonable hotel cities for Yosemite and Sequoia, but the California thread might have some listings if you know the cities near those parks. <BR> <BR>Usual disclaimers apply--no vested interest in your using Priceline or going to the Web site mentioned above, yadda, yadda. Although Priceline doesn't guarantee a particular property, I think the savings make up for it. We used to stay at 1* and 2* hotels--now Priceline's spoiled us, and we almost invariably stay at 3*. <BR> <BR>Have a good vacation--sounds like a lot of great destinations all in one trip...

the answer ref priceline.com from a previous message is a great one ! <BR>we are going to be in san diego sept this year and by price line i got a room for 2 in the sheraton harbour hotel for $75 apx - sheraton own site lists $264 as lowest rate !! - other dicsount sites only got down to $169 plus tax etc..well worth a go as long as you don't mind not choosing the hotel yourself - gary leeds uk