HotelChatter - Tag: ETAP Hotels

Bye, Bye A Club: Accor Renames Loyalty Program

juliana — 2011-09-13T13:58:24-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/ibishotels.jpg" class="top"> Very big news for <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/accor hotels">Accor Hotels</a> today. The company, which holds <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/sofitel hotels">Sofitel Hotels</a> and other big European hotels under its umbrella, has announced a reorganization of its hotel brands, particularly in the budget spectrum, as well as a new loyalty program name. Once called the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/8/2/55749/36518/hotels/What_the_Heck_Is_the_A_Club_and_How_Can_We_Join_">A-Club</a>, the program is now going by the name Le Club Accorhotels. (Yes, Accorhotels is one word like that.) Hmm...we liked A-Club better but oh well. The biggest change is actually happening with the company's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/ibis hotels">ibis</a> hotels. ibis hotels will become a "megabrand" for Accor with all seasons hotels now going by the name, "ibis styles" and with the Etap hotels going by the name,

The Five Worst Budget Brands In Europe

juliab — 2009-09-09T13:42:05-05:00

You’re headed to Europe and despite all the talk about airline deals, getting there has eaten up a lot of your budget. So you're going to stay on the cheap. Yesterday, we listed our Five Best Budget Brands in Europe so that you will know the best hotels to hit up and what you get for your money.

But you also need to know which ones to avoid. Sure, the prices are right at these budget brands but there are times you may want to pay a little more for your peace of mind.

Wheelchair Accessible Hotels :: Scandic Hotels Do It Best

femmefatale — 2008-05-16T14:30:01-05:00

<![CDATA[This week our roving correspondent <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/user/femmefatale">Monica Guy</a> is writing about an oft-overlooked aspect of hotels and travel: disabled access. Monica knows a lot about this subject as she works and travels frequently with <a href="http://www.hawking.org.uk/text/about/about.html">Stephen Hawking</a>. However, feel free to chime in with your thoughts and experiences too. Got a question? <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com">Let us know</a> and we'll get it answered for you.<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/scandicwheelchair.jpg" class="imgborder">For disabled travellers outside of the US, perhaps a better option than designated specially-designed <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/5/9/61428/00134/hotels/Would_You_Want_to_Stay_in_a_Special_Hotel_">accessible hotels</a> is to go for ordinary hotel chains who take access seriously. Three cheers in this department go to the Swedish-owned <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Scandic%20Hotels">Scandic Hotel</a> chain. They recently won two prestigious awards for their efforts in the field of disabled