Days Inn

Here's a chain that won't charge you an arm and a leg to put your head on a pillow for a day or two. Days Inns Worldwide is a leading franchiser of economy hotels, with about 1,850 locations in more than a dozen countries, including Canada, China, the UK, and the US (all 50 states). The properties, which attract budget-minded families and business travelers, typically offer affordable rooms with such amenities as cable television, complimentary newspaper service, and swimming pools. Some locations also provide continental breakfast and pet-friendly rooms. Days Inns is owned by hospitality firm Wyndham Worldwide.