Lakewood Inn

Even if you’re going to make a stop at the motel at the end of the night, driving for long periods can make anyone exhausted. If you’re traveling with a group, take turns driving, so everyone can get some rest when you check into the motel.

If work and life keep forcing you to change your plans, take advantage of that brief moment when the stars align. When you and your loved one suddenly have coinciding schedules, seize the moment, and surprise him or her with a surprise rendezvous! For added ambience, come early, and decorate your room with a few flowers before you both arrive.

You know what’s worse than a cramped room? A room with no amenities! Instead of staying at a motel with nothing in it, choose a motel that accommodates to your needs. Get all the amenities you need!

If you’re heading on a business trip, you will appreciate a motel if you need to get work done in your room. Hotels are larger, have more guests, and often have groups holding meetings. All of that adds up to more cars, more activity and more noise.

According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, there were 4,874,837 guest rooms available in the country in 2011, the last year statistics are available. Sixty percent of travelers who required lodging were traveling for leisure, while the remaining 40 percent were on business.

Although motels and hotels have catered to different needs in the past, the gap between them is shrinking. Many modern motels offer comparable amenities to hotels, such as swimming pools, exercise facilities, Internet access, and the availability of suites.

Do you have some valuable items you don’t want to leave in your car when you stop overnight? With most motels, you can get a ground floor room, and park your vehicle next to your door, instead of lugging your suitcases inside a hotel.

Plan to be on the road for quite a while? Pack a cooler with plenty of water, caffeinated drinks, and healthy snacks like fruit or string cheese. At the motel, drain excess water in the sink or shower, then repack the ice.

We will gladly help you find a restaurant for dining any time of day. If you have special dietary needs or preferences, let us know when you make your reservation, and we can locate venues and have them for you when you check in.

Do you have an early morning meeting in a location a few hours away? Why not go up the night before so you can get a good night's sleep at a motel before your important business function? You'll perform better if you are fully rested and have just eaten.

Some motels offer perks and award programs for repeat visitors. However, even if that is not the case, you will be treated like a family member as you return again and again to a favorite motel and get to know managers and employees.

Sometimes, you just cannot complete an entire road trip in one day. It happens, and when it does, you will need to find a good place to sleep for the night. Stop by a comfortable motel, get some shut-eye, and finish your trip when you wake up.

You may have our address ready when you embark on your next road trip, but road construction is constantly happening. Make sure you have the latest road atlas on hand so you don’t get lost on your way to the motel. If you have a GPS, make sure to run a software update.