While traveling along historic "Route 66," there's a wide variety of things to do and see. There's also a wide variety in accommodations, from luxury hotels to campgrounds. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.
Purchase a guide to historic "Route 66." This will contain information on accommodation options. It will probably include hotel numbers for reservations and advertisements.
Plan stays in the larger metropolitan areas for luxury accommodation. If luxury and elegance are necessities, then plan the trip so that nights will be spent in areas like St. Louis, Oklahoma City and Pasadena. Most big-named hotels will be found in these cities.
Call major hotel chains to find locations. If a certain hotel chain is favored because of the continental breakfast or swimming pool, chances are there will be one each night along the way. Find out, and plan the driving accordingly. Many hotels will offer deals and discounts for regular customers.
Sleep in a historic roadside motel for the ultimate "Route 66" experience. These will probably not be luxury accommodations, but will add the element of authenticity to the trip. They can be found along the road with neon signs, but these motels may book up fast so it's probably best to make reservations.
Stop at one of the various campgrounds along the way. Travel "Route 66" by RV, and park in RV parks overnight, or just pack a tent and sleep under the stars. Make sure to pack and prepare for diverse weather. Visitors can even camp at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, but the only way to get down there is to hike down and back up. Reservations may need to be made more than a year in advance for this.
Stay at bed and breakfasts that are scattered along the route. These can be found in a guide also. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with home-style cooking.
