After many years of business travel staying at Sheraton and Westin hotels, I was dismayed to find that all the "decent" hotels in Medicine Hat were fully booked at the time of my visit. Reluctantly, I booked at Pal's Motel. How good could a small motel with the name "Pal's" possibly be?
As it turns out, pretty good. For sure it isn't a 4-star hotel, but my room was spotless and well equipped. Newer fridge and microwave, in-room coffee and a flat screen TV with a great selection of channels. The premises have been recently - and tastefully - renovated so the paintwork was fresh, the carpet and drapes were new and the new metal door to my room was equipped with modern hardware that make me feel secure. The air conditioner worked well, and wasn't loud enough to keep me awake at night.
I spent 2 nights at Pal's, and found myself thinking, why would I pay much more to stay at one of the larger hotels when I am comfortable and secure here?