Alternative Lodging: Why Settle for a Standard Hotel?

Comfortable pillows, homemade meals, and bedrooms big enough to walk across without tripping over furniture. If you thought these were pleasures you had to give up when you decided to do business on

Sleeping away from home doesn't have to mean enduring uncomfortable nights in drab, cramped quarters. Chances are you'll find the services and amenities you're looking for at a bed-and-breakfast or a residence hotel. And you just might pay less than you would at a standard hotel.

Bed-and-Breakfasts
The unfortunate myth about bed-and-breakfasts is that they're reserved for romantic getaways. But this isn't a reason to deny yourself homey touches like pleasant decor and warm cookies at night.

As with other small businesses, bed-and-breakfasts typically offer better service and more individual attention than larger chain hotels. Take note of how well your hosts treat you — you might even pick up a client-relations skill or two.