I don’t mind the hotels really. There are a few that aren’t up to par. I bid short trips so usually have short overnights and all I need is a clean place with a gym. Most of them see like that. Last nights hotel was clean and new, tonight’s is well liked, and on my last trip, all 3 hotels were fine. Double tree, Hampton inn, crown plaza. Galt house in SDF is nice as is the double tree in Omaha. Ottawa is downtown with lots to see. Portland ME is a short Uber ride away from the coast/clam chowder. Birmingham is a fun little area. The new MSP hotel is nice.

I’m not into free breakfasts because how many eggs and sausages (good or bad quality) do I need to eat in a week?

Cedar Rapids is my least favorite along with Des Moines. The hotels kinda fit the area. Dunno what it is but Iowa seems run down. CVG is boring, as is PIT, CLE, and CMH (nothing around). JAX is our most common Florida overnight and is nowhere near a beach and seems to be in a crack/heroin addicted community. Though the hotel itself is a crown plaza and is fine. Just don’t walk too far.

Anyway, I enjoy the ones that are downtown but it’s not my top preference with the short overnights that I bid for. So in that way, yes, our hotels leave something to be desired. But very few I would have a problem putting my own family in. Most are clean. Keep in mind I’ve overnighted in about 50 cities, almost entirely doing UA flying... which still leaves many of the American and Delta overnights off my list.