cheap hotel, Barstow, California, Ramada Barstow

cheap hotel, Barstow, California, Ramada Barstow

Here's a Ramada I've always wanted to stay at on my way to Vegas! It's located in Barstow at the intersection of Interstates 15 and 40. If you're headed to or from the Las Vegas or Laughlin areas of Nevada, staying here breaks up the long desert drive! This also makes for a great home base for exploring the Mojave desert and the Mojave National Preserve.

Hotel Address: 1511 East Main Street, Barstow, CA 92311

cheap hotel, Ramada Palms de Las Cruces

Las Cruces, New Mexico

The Ramada Palms de Las Cruces, located just off I-10, is beautifully landscaped in a Southwestern Theme, with over 200 palm trees surrounding the hotel and interior courtyard. New Mexico State University is just down the street from this Ramada, and the White Sands National Monument is just a few miles away.

Hotel Address: 201 East University Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88005

cheap hotel, Howard Johnson Express Inn, Lake Charles

 Lake Charles, Louisiana

Here's another free room opportunity sent in by reader Ben, one of our regular contributors. This one is located right off of Interstate 10 in the southwestern corner of Louisiana. For those headed to New Orleans (to the east) or Houston (to the west), this BRG could come in handy! Ben tells us you can claim this one for a wide range of dates!

Hotel Address: 825 Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

cheap hotel, Days Inn Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

 Costa Mesa, California

Here's a Days Inn located in Southern California in coastal Orange County. This hotel is located near the 55 Freeway at the corner of Newport Blvd. and 21st Street. You are just a few minutes drive from both Newport and Huntington Beach, which are two of the more popular beaches in the area.

Hotel Address: 2100 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627

cheap hotel, Ramada Limited LAX Airport East

 Inglewood, California (Los Angeles Area)

This is a Ramada property conveniently located for those needing to use the LAX International Airport in Los Angeles, only 1 mile from the property. You can take advantage of free scheduled shuttle to and from the hotel. The L.A. Convention Center, area beaches, and other local attractions are just minutes away.

Hotel Address: 4300 W. Century/I-405, Inglewood, CA 90304

cheap hotel, Ramada Bayside New Port Richey, New Port Richey, Florida

cheap hotel, Ramada Bayside New Port Richey, New Port Richey, Florida

The Ramada Bayside New Port Richey is on a small bay of the Gulf of Mexico with beautiful views overlooking this hotel's marina. The property is located just 1 mile from Downtown New Port Richey, and minutes away from Hudson Beach and Green Key Beach.

Hotel Address: 5015 US Hwy. 19 North, New Port Richey, FL 34652

cheap hotel, Super 8 Crawfordsville, Crawfordsville, Indiana

cheap hotel, Super 8 Crawfordsville, Crawfordsville, Indiana

The Super 8 Crawfordsville is located just off of Interstate 74, approximately 45 minutes west of Indianapolis, and 30 minutes south of the city of Lafayette. The hotel is only minutes west of Wabash College and the Wabash College Theater. Get a free room here just about any day you'd need one!

Hotel Address: 1020 Corey Boulevard, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

cheap hotel, Baymont Inn and Suites Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana

This brand new 75-room Baymont Inn is located 7 miles from Downtown Indianapolis, and 12 miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, just off I-465. Tripadvisor reviews are excellent!

Hotel Address: 1540 Brookville Crossing Way, Indianapolis, IN 46239

cheap hotel, New York City / Jamaica

 New York, Ramada Plaza Hotel JFK International Airport

Here's a convenient full-service Ramada property for those needing to catch a flight out of JFK Airport. This is the only hotel located right on airport property! An added bonus is the free guest parking you'll be getting!

Hotel Address: Bldng 144 Van Wyke Expressway, Jamaica, NY 11430

cheap hotel, El Paso West Travelodge, El Paso, Texas

cheap hotel, El Paso West Travelodge, El Paso, Texas

This looks to be your basic Travelodge property, located right off Interstate 10 at the North Mesa Exit in El Paso. It appears you can claim this as a BRG for a wide range of dates! You may wish to consider this hotel as an overnight option if just passing through town!

Hotel Address: 7815 North Mesa, El Paso, TX 79932

cheap hotel, Days Inn Phoenix - I-17 & Thomas, Phoenix, Arizona

cheap hotel, Days Inn Phoenix - I-17 & Thomas, Phoenix, Arizona

The Days Inn Phoenix is located at I-17 & Thomas Road, very easily accessed from Interstates 17 and 10. This hotel is just minutes away from Downtown, the Civic Center, the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Arizona State Fairgrounds, and the University of Phoenix Stadium in nearby Glendale.

Hotel Address: 2420 West Thomas, Phoenix, AZ 85015

cheap hotel, Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

South San Francisco, California
cheap hotel, Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Here's a Howard Johnson Express located in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you need to be close to San Francisco Airport, this hotel is located only 1 mile away. The BART station (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is also only about a mile away! This Hojo provides a free 24-hour shuttle service to get you to SFO, and is said to be directly across the street from the South San Francisco Convention Center.

Hotel Address: 222 South Airport Blvd. South San Francisco, CA 94080

cheap hotel, Knights Inn Hurricane Mills, Hurricane Mills, Tennessee

cheap hotel, Knights Inn Hurricane Mills, Hurricane Mills, Tennessee
For those of you long-time readers of this blog, you'll probably remember us posting this motel a few times before! As far as I know, nobody's ever commented on having claimed a room here. Hopefully, the third time's the charm! Only a handful of nights are available around the July 4th holiday. This Knight's Inn is located 65 miles from Downtown Nashville and 120 miles from Memphis at the Interstate 40 and the southbound Highway 13 intersection. Perhaps someone headed to one of these cities for the 4th may wish to use a free night here.