Don't we all judge hotels off the free breakfast/happy hour/dinner?
Those are my favorites. Plus, getting beach overnights or resorts are cool (Palm Springs, SLO, Monterey)
Some guys I know complain about the small crap regional city with 5000 people but those family run hotels treat crew so well. Those are my favorite. Very nice staff, free food, and if you forget anything just call down they'll supply you.
Forget toothpaste at a chain hotel? $4 in Savannah for a pack the size of my finger....