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Picture the scene: arriving in a town late at night with barely a soul in sight after driving on the highway for what seems like eternity looking for a blinking "Vacancy" sign like a beacon beckoning forlorn travellers to rest their weary heads. But what if there is no room at the inn? While hotels in British Columbia number in the thousands, from budget franchises to boutique hotels, the savvier of travellers know that researching accommodation before arriving at their destination can lead to a more satisfying stay since no two hotels are built equally.
CONSIDERING THE OPTIONS
Location, Amenities & Budget BC hotels in general have excellent amenities and vary by the standard of their accommodation. There are certain amenities guests can expect of all hotels: front desk service, private ensuite bathrooms, in-room telephones, in-room televisions, and smoke alarms/fire detectors. The competition among mid-range chains such as Best Western, Howard Johnson, Super 8, Days Inn, Econolodge and Ramada has benefited travellers with many amenities that are available for free, which isn't the case with even some of the high-end or boutique hotels. Guests can expect free high-speed Internet access, complimentary continental breakfasts, free daily newspapers and free local and long distance calls. Swimming pools, fitness rooms and business centres are also popular extras frequently available.
Generally, higher-end hotels offer less free amenities but more services. Chains such as the Marriott, Sheraton, Westin and Delta often feature superior on-site restaurants and cocktail lounges, convenient locations, conference facilities, concierge services, individual climate control, luxury bed linens and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.
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