SLEEP CHEAP, SELL HIGH--The latest version of a Red Roof Inn is seen in downtown Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, July 12, 1999. The Hilliard, Ohio, based motel chain jointly announced that Paris-based Accor would accquire the company for $1.1 billion. Accor also decided to "leave the light on," by picking up Motel 6 . (JACK KUSTRON../photoj.com)