Originally Posted by
PAX_fips
Just a quick night somehere unknown while on a business trip -> chain. Longer stays/Leisure/.. if time allows, look out for "Mom+Pop" places, almost every time this was a good choice and experience.
Pretty much the same. I stay in chains for business trips and usually for U.S. personal trips, if I'm not staying with a friend or family. In Europe, I tend to prefer the non-chain hotels for the personal/local experience and generally lower rates. I've stayed in some amazing local hotels!