I can't really help with Hotels, they seem to have cheap basic places like Formula 1 etc or proper Hotels in Town centres that are quite expensive. Very little in berween. I'm sure others may have better advice on Hotels.
I'd recommend getting a Toll Tag from
www.ATMB.com if using the Autoroutes, it can save a lot of time at the Toll Booths. You set up an Account and pay a refundable deposit on the Tag and a small monthly fee + Toll charges. Return the tag by post and cancel your account when you get back.