Yes, I do my best to avoid APA for this reason. Other major business hotel chains: * Toyoko Inn * Dormy Inn (almost always has a bath on the top floor!) * C

Yes, I do my best to avoid APA for this reason. Other major business hotel chains: * Toyoko Inn * Dormy Inn (almost always has a bath on the top floor!) * Candeo hotels (same!) * M's hotels (there are many variations on the "M's" name) * Unizo * Smile hotel * Hotel mystays * Hotel livemax * Daiwa Roynet ...and tons of others that are less universal. While there are subtle differences between them (e.g. some have better beds, others have laundry facilities, some have public baths on the top floor), virtually all "business hotels" have the same set of features, down to the layout of the rooms, and can usually be had for $50-$100 a night. That said, they are small, and you will not be happy if you're the kind of tourist who lugs multiple large suitcases everywhere you go, or if you're seeking a "luxury" experience. Business hotels are cheap places to crash for a night and little more.