Free Digs for Kids

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Aug. 20, 2000 12 AM PT

Most U.S. hotels let children stay for free with their parents in the same room. But the percentages that do vary by the type of hotel.

Percentage of hotels with kids-stay-free programs

Luxury: 60%

Upscale: 71%

Mid-priced: 83%

Economy: 80%

Budget: 68%

Source: 1998 Lodging Survey of American Hotel & Motel Assn. members by RealTime Hotel Reports Inc. Hotels classified themselves on price categories.