HotelChatter - Tag: Travelodge Hotels

It's War in the UK Between Travelodge and Premier Inn

juliab — 2009-12-03T14:59:37-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/21888/lenny.jpg" class="top"> Click on Lenny not to his left Trouble is brewing in budget UK bedland. The catalyst? <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Premier%20Inn%20Hotels">Premier Inns</a> promotion, fronted by an E list celeb (Lenny Henry) and offering 1,000,000 rooms for £29 on stays from Thursdays to Mondays until April 2010. The T&Cs were a little daunting stay two nights (why would you want to stay two nights in a Premier Inn?) or one on a Sunday, book 21 days ahead (if we ever get so organised that well book a motel three weeks in advance, well rip out our own fingernails) but apart from that, fair enough. Except, then Premier Inns main rivals, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/travelodge%20hotels">Travelodge</a>, checked out the offer and discovered

For Better or Worse, These Hotels Have Realized 'There's An App For That'

Omri — 2009-10-13T17:43:36-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/22421/2009_10_12_HoteliPhones.jpg" class="top">We've been variously <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/8/11/61949/2575/hotels/Like_Duh_Hotels_Realize_How_Valuable_iPhone_Apps_Can_Be">hot</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/15/13409/0160/hotels/Omni_Hotels_Builds_iPhone_App_To_Help_Customers_Do_Umm_Stuff_">cold</a> about hotel chain iPhone apps. As a rule we embrace anything that can help us travel easier while already on the road, and we certainly embrace it if it lives in the App Store. But hotel apps fall into that dicey category where we're not sure that the bother that goes into them is worth whatever comes out. Hotel iPhone applications generally help you find a nearby chain hotel and check in through your rewards account. Sometimes they may automatically dial customer service. All of which is great except people rarely book within just one chain. Price is usually the most important factor, which means using a search engine, and

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.

The Five Best Budget Brands in Europe

juliab — 2009-09-08T10:59:48-05:00

In need of a cheapo vacation? Thinking that the $100 and $150 deals we were talking about here are out of your price range this time round? It’s time to rediscover the joys of the budget hotel.

And while Europe doesn’t have quite as many as America (in other words, there isn't a choice of about five chain motels at every motorway exit), it’s still possible to know roughly what’s in store when you book into a budgie room. Here are our Five Best Budget Brands in Europe. Tune in tomorrow for our picks for the worst.

Regina: This Canadian Hotel is 'Not Exactly Couples Paradise'

Jenna — 2009-04-23T11:39:12-05:00

<![CDATA[You know the scene. You open the door to your brand new hotel room, run over to the window, open the blinds and bam, you are hit with the anti-view. Maybe you are looking down a dirty alley, witnessing a drug deal, staring at an air shaft in the face, or seeing a brick wall. Whatever you are viewing it is not extremely pleasurable. Help out your fellow hotel mavens by uploading your anti-views to the <a href="http://flickr.com/groups/hotelchatter/">HotelChatter/Flickr photo pool</a>, or by <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com">sending the photo along to us</a>. Remember to tell us the name of the hotel and the room number with the not-so-easy-on-the-eyes view. <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/travelodgewaterslide.jpg" class="top"> Oh, goodness. This is not very nice. This hotel advertises itself