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Hostels
Canada has independent hostels as well as those affiliated with Hostelling International
(HI). All have dorms ($25 to $35 per person on average), which can sleep from two to 10
people, and many have private rooms (from $60) for couples and families. Rooms in HI
hostels are gender segregated, and alcohol and smoking are prohibited; nonmembers
pay a surcharge of about $4 per night.
Bathrooms are usually shared and facilities include a kitchen, lockers, internet access,
laundry room and common TV room. Most hostels, especially those in big cities, are open
24 hours. If not, ask if you can make special arrangements if you're arriving late.
For additional information and online reservations:
Backpackers Hostels Canada
(
www.backpackers.ca
) Independent hostels.
Hostelling International Canada
(
www.hihostels.ca
)
Hostels.com
(
www.hostels.com
) Includes independent and HI hostels.
Hotels & Motels
Most hotels are part of international chains, and the newer ones are designed for either
the luxury market or businesspeople. Rooms have cable TV and wi-fi; other facilities may
include swimming pools and fitness and business centers. Rooms with two double or
queen-sized beds sleep up to four people, although there is usually a small surcharge for
the third and fourth person. Many places advertise that 'kids stay free' but sometimes you
have to pay extra for a crib or a rollaway (portable bed).
In Canada, like the US (both lands of the automobile), motels are ubiquitous. They dot
the highways and cluster in groups on the outskirts of towns and cities. Although most
motel rooms won't win any style awards, they're usually clean and comfortable and offer
good value for travelers. Many regional motels remain your typical 'mom and pop' opera-
tions, but plenty of North American chains have also opened up around the region.
THE CHAIN GANG
Budget
Days Inn
( 800-329-7466;
www.daysinn.com
)
Econo Lodge
( 877-424-6423;
www.econolodge.com
)
Super 8
( 800-800-8000;
www.super8.com
)
Midrange
Best Western
( 800-780-7234;
www.bestwestern.com
)
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