I've used Digital ocean and love them. Also have used AWS. Aws is a bit more confusing because it is used more by Enterprises. If you're a student you get credit for both. Otherwise you can find any affiliate link for $10 credit for digital ocean or you can get a year free for AWS.

Don't do anything owned by EIG, their service sucks and whenever a company is bought, its customer service just plummets. For reference here is the most complete list I can find: http://researchasahobby.com/full-list-EIG-hosting-companies-brands/