While there remain plenty of cheap fares, including cheap airplane tickets and discount travel packages, the type of hotel you get for $100 varies wildly depending on where in the world you are looking for that hotel.
IndependentTraveler.com has come up with a list of 10 affordable hotels in places around the world, showing what can be expected for $100 or less per night:
In Fez, Morocco rooms are available at the Dar Seffarine hotel from $91 a night before taxes, with breakfast included. Affordable luxurious accommodations can be enjoyed within the historic Fez medina.
In St. John, U.S.V.I you can stay at Maho Bay Camps for $80 a night before taxes. The reasonably priced, eco-friendly tent cottages are in a great location (in the heart of Virgin Islands National Park) ideal for hikers and outdoor types.
In Manhattan, New York, rooms can be found at the Jane Hotel for between $79 to $99 a night before taxes. New York is one of the worlds most expensive cities for hotels.The Jane hotel rents cozy 50 sq. foot rooms with toilets down the hall.
In Pangasinan, Philippines at the Puerto Del Sol Beach Resort rooms can be had from $70 a night plus tax. This hotel overlooks the South China Sea.
In Geneva, Switzerland you can stay at the Geneva Youth Hostel for $85 a night if you are a Hostelling International member or otherwise for $97. This is the only place in Geneva offering a private room for under $100 a night.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Babel offers rooms from $91 a night plus tax. This renovated historic mansion offers nine affordable, stylish rooms that come with Wi-Fi and room service.
In Las Vegas, Nevada the Golden Nugget offers rooms from $69 a night before taxes. This hotel is known for its spacious rooms and many amenities as well as entertainment options that include a casino, swimming pool, showroom, spa, salon, and video arcade.
In Melbourne, Australia the Pensione Hotel offers rooms from $91 a night that includes taxes. You will have to stay in a non-refurbished room to get under $100, but Wi-Fi, private baths, and mini-fridges are included.
In Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica the La Posada Private Jungle Bungalows can be had from $50 a night plus tax. The bungalows offer easy access to sweeping beaches, lush rain forests, and colorful coral reefs.
In Paris, France the Hotel du Printemps offers rooms from $99 a night before taxes. This hotel is in a quiet residential area near Place de la Nation and within walking distance of several Metro stations. Renovated rooms include private baths, slat screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.
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