The Best Hotels Under $250 In 20 Big Cities Around The US

When you're traveling for work, you may not have tons of free time to explore the city so you'll want to splurge on a nice hotel room on the company dime. But sometimes you're limited to a budget.

We found the best hotel rooms in America that cost under $250 per night. Whether they're small boutique hotels or big-city grand hotels, these properties offer comfort and style for a reasonable price.

ATLANTA: The Ellis Hotel ($108)

76 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta

What you get: Deluxe King room 

Amenities: Gym, free Wi-Fi

Don't skip over this charming boutique hotel in historic downtown Atlanta. The Ellis Hotel, located in the same building that was once destroyed during the Winecoff fire of 1946, recently underwent a $28 million renovation to bring it into the 21st century. All 127 rooms feature modern amenities and the in-house restaurant serves up farm-to-table cuisine that would please any traveling foodie. 

BOSTON: The Liberty Hotel ($249)

215 Charles St., Boston, MA

What you get:  Deluxe room

Hotel amenities: Gym, concierge, 5 restaurants and bars, free bike rentals, and free Wi-Fi

Formerly the Charles Street Jail, the Liberty Hotel has been transformed into a chic designer hotel which still pays tribute to its prison past.

Even the most basic rooms here, called deluxe rooms, come with luxe amenities like plush bathrobes, Molton Brown bath products, and Wi-Fi. Rates for the most basic room start at $249, but are often much higher.

CHARLOTTE: The Blake Hotel ($179)

555 South McDowell St., Charlotte

What you get: Standard 2 Double Beds

Amenities: Gym, indoor/outdoor pools, Wi-Fi (only free in lobby)

At more than 300 sq. ft each, standard rooms at Charlotte's Blake Hotel leave plenty of space to stretch out after a hard day. Each bed comes with a down comforter and is accented with modern leather furnishings, plus cool extras like the iPod dock in every room. The Blake is a no-brainer option for business travelers, given its proximity to the city's business district.  Each of the hotel's 610 rooms were remodeled in April 2012.