Budget-mined travelers at the Comfort Inn in Manitowoc, Wis., off Interstate 43 are staying near the Wisconsin Maritime and Rahr West museums, civic center, the Courtyard Shoppes, Pinecrest Historical Village, Lincoln Park Zoo, and the abundance of recreation activities along Lake Michigan. Golf and ski fans are less than eight miles from courses and slopes. In addition to complimentary breakfasts and wireless high- speed Internet access, perks include an outdoor pool, fitness center, spa tub, business services, extended- stay rates, and several neighborhood dining venues. The parking can accommodate recreational vehicles and group buses.

The two-story Manitowoc hotel features guestrooms equipped with cable/satellite TV, coffeemakers, microwave ovens and refrigerators.

Room Types:

Standard King Smoking:   One king bed. Desk. Dial-up Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Free local calls. Microwave and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Smoking.

Standard King Non-smoking:   One king bed. Desk. Dial-up Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Free local calls. Microwave and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Nonsmoking.

Standard 2 Queen Beds Non Smoking:   Two queen beds. Desk. Dial-up Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Free local calls. Microwave and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Nonsmoking.

Standard 2 Queen Beds Smoking:   Two queen beds. Desk. Dial-up Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Free local calls. Microwave and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Smoking.

Driving Directions: From Chicago O'Hare International Airport: Take I-94 from Chicago into Winsconsin which becomes I-43 From I-43 take exit 149 onto Frontage Road Hotel will be ahead on the right.