When we were in California last month we had a hard time finding a hotel room that was not tiny or falling apart. A few times when we were on the road I did not book our hotel, thinking we could just find one when we got tired. That was a mistake on our part, and probably one that we will not ever make again. Read on to find out how to avoid the mistakes we made, and get the best deal on your hotel stays booking with Choice Hotels. Traveling with children or pets can be a challenge. We had two teenagers with us, and I still struggled to…