Cheap hotels are abundant and not necessarily a reflection of the quality of the lodgings. 
Cheap of course is a relative term. “Cheap” in New York City would reflect a whole other price range than it would in Appleton Missouri.
Regardless the location of the establishment, the quality of the rooms and the available amenities, discounts can be found all throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. All it requires is a little research while planning our trip.
Not everyone can afford a five star hotel. However deals are to be found no matter the rating of the lodgings. Even two or three star hotels can have wonderful rooms and views, whether in the mountains or at the beach. Let’s look at some common misconceptions when someone hears the term “cheap hotels.”
One common myth is that cheap hotels lack standards. Now I agree that everyone’s standards are different, but a nice vacation room can still be had for a modest cost. One defining characteristic of discount lodging is the proximity to popular tourism destinations. If you for example want to go to Disney World in Orlando, you can stay at the park itself. However just off Disney property are an abundance of cheap hotels and motels that are still quite close to the park.
When you take a trip to the beach, the obviously more expensive lodgings are right on the water. Normally you can get a room right across the street from the ocean for half of what the waterfront rooms are going for. It might take you an extra five minutes to get your toes in the water, but you just saved enough to take the entire family out to dinner at a fine restaurant. That certainly worth the effort of trying to find discount lodging.
In 2014 budget traveling is on the rise, and savvy business people and vacationers are always on the lookout for cheap hotels. A discounted price does not always mean poor service and facilities. Often you can find special deals in the off season of fifty percent or more. Combine that with cheap flights and you just saved a lot of money.
There are also organizations you can join like AAA and if you are over fifty five years old the AARP. These organizations negotiate lower room rates for their members. They also provide ratings based on member feedback so that you have a good idea of the quality of the inn before you book a room.
Another approach is to use dedicated travel websites to find cheap hotels. These sites scour the internet in real time to find close outs and sales of rooms. You will normally find lower rates using their software than you would by calling around yourself. On some of these sites you can even make a bid on a room and see if the hotel will accept it. There are many of these like Expedia, Kayak and Hotels.com.
In conclusion, if you do your homework and search the internet diligently, you can find great discounts and deals on cheap hotels.