Damian,
It sounds as if your concern about your age, in regard to checking into hotels, will resolve itself, "I'll be 21 in a couple of months" -- so I won't address it.

As for motels, as well as hotels, they run the full spectrum from fine quality to inadequate and everywhere in between. With you not indicating exactly why you "hate motels" I would certainly consider them in some of your travel planning. At times, there will simply be no alternative. There are many fine motels out there. May I suggest the Marriott's Courtyard by Marriott or Residence Inn for your consideration? Please don't exclude motels entirely, especially, at this stage in your life.

Although you may be one of the younger persons on this board, that doesn't deminish the potential for your usefulness with thoughful and meaningful contributions and insights. During my few short months on this board, I've always noticed that young members, and members of any age, are all very welcome and a valuable asset to our "community." We are an extended family!

I've never stayed at the Best Western Arlington Inn, however, the following link will allow you to do a Quick Search and the results should provide most of the answers you are searching for! Whether this property is a hotel or motel, it is sometimes in the eye of the beholder. You be the judge.

http://www.bestwestern.com/

Best Western Arlington Inn
948 East Northwest Highway
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847.255.2900
847.394.1093 fax
800.209.0009 reservations

Happy Travels, welcome and may you accumulate millions of miles along the way!!!


[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 07-27-1999).]