3 Great New England Hotel Options You Can Score For Under $200

Fifty Grande recently detailed the best hotels across the country where you can book a room for under $200. They didn't feature any deals from New England hotels. However, it did get us thinking about the subject. So, we found three great hotel options in New England where you can stay a night for under $200.

What's interesting about the detailed list of hotels that Fifty Grande mentioned is that they are located all across the country and offer a wide range of hotel types. Furthermore, they offer everything "from winery-region pads to cozy mountain town lodges, where you can find nightly rates for less than $200."

The same logic holds true for the hotels we will recognize here in New England. Being budget-conscious is certainly a primary and fair reason to book a relatively inexpensive room, but travelers consider other factors when going this route.

Often, when you need to make a quick reservation for a trip that you just decided on, one of the first criteria is looking for the cheapest option for the date that you need. When you book a trip well in advance, you often score the best rate possible.

In addition, sometimes travelers have their hearts set on a specific location or even a hotel that they consider a "bucket list" place to visit. Weekly, you check the rate on that place. You have a certain budget in mind, and when you see the room offered at that price you deem acceptable, you jump on it.

We will start up north and work our way down the region. The DoubleTree in South Burlington, Vermont, is an ideal location. Whether you are going to check out the University of Vermont, Lake Champlain, or just looking for an artistic town to visit, the DoubleTree has you covered. It is located at 870 Williston Road.

Currently, you can book a room for $187. At this spacious hotel, you can find a large indoor pool, a pub, and a massive breakfast buffet. You can walk to the UVM or Champlain College campus as well.

Then, in Massachusetts, you can check out the Nantasket Beach Resort in Hull. Located at 45 Hull Shore Dr, this hotel is situated right on the Atlantic Ocean, with a boardwalk-style atmosphere at your fingertips. The Paragon offers an arcade for the kids and a beer garden for the adults.

Currently, you can find spring weekday rates for as low as $130 per night. This is a great time to experience this activity-filled location as the rate significantly increases in the summer.

Lastly, there's a city experience for under $200 as well. Head to Hotel Providence, which dates back to the 19th century and has European décor. "Step inside old-world elegance and let our seasoned staff impress you with our personalized service and meticulous attention to detail," they say.

Hotel Providence is located downtown at 139 Mathewson St. The Performing Arts Center, Johnson and Wales University and many great restaurants are all within walking distance.

As a father of four, my mornings are always a bit hectic. I enjoy being an early bird; however, I rarely have the time to prep a good breakfast. Therefore, I was quite thrilled to see that Tasting Table recognized three New England restaurants for having the best breakfast sandwiches in the country. I'm always looking for a good quick breakfast.

A morning in my world usually consists of a sunrise workout, followed by a scramble to get myself and the kids out of the house. Then I embark on an hour-long drive to the office. On the weekends, it's taking one of my kids to their sports game. Let's focus on the latter for a moment.

While I am more lenient on my breakfast choice (a banana or shake will do), I insist upon a healthy start for the little guys. Driving them all around New England on weekends requires a few drive-thru meals that you eat in the car. My preference is for the kids to have something substantial, with a protein they enjoy. A breakfast sandwich is often the choice.

The perfect breakfast sandwich should follow three simple rules. It's quick, both to order and make. It's fresh (not a microwaved egg slab pulled out of plastic). Finally, it's a balanced hand-held item that is not too heavy, processed or sugar-filled.

When trekking through interstates and unfamiliar towns at sunrise, it's easy to settle upon the quickest Dunkin' Donuts. Now, there are some other options that you (and I) should know about. These three New England restaurants ranking among the best breakfast sandwiches in the country.

Before we get into the list, it is necessary to give one other shout-out. The Portland, Oregon establishment named by Tasting Table has both the best restaurant and sandwich name. The "Yolko Ono" by Fried Egg I'm In Love.

Sofra Bakery and Café in Cambridge, MA, is the first stop. Tasting Table calls out "Geno's Egg Sandwich." This is a brioche bun filled with egg topped with halloumi cheese, feta butter, tomato concasse, and spicy green cilantro.

Next, we hop on 95 North and pull into the Elephantine Bakery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Here the selected breakfast sandwich is called the "Egg Simit." It's the healthiest of the three choices based on pure ingredients. This sandwich consists of egg, hummus, beat pistachio spread, feta, and spinach on a sesame simit.

I actually had a very hard time securing a quick bacon, egg, and cheese this past spring while in Maine for a lacrosse tournament. Now I know I need to go to a coffee shop next time. Tandem Coffee has something so good, it doesn't even need a clever name. "The Breakfast Sandwich" is simply egg, American cheese, and smoked paprika. However, when you rest it upon a homemade buttermilk biscuit, you reach a new level.