Originally Posted by
SanDiego1K
This is an interesting point. For much of FlyerTalk's history, forums were set up for companies who issued miles or points. We have been gradually evolving to include discussion about travel that doesn't have such programs. Perhaps now is the time to expand the charter of the Other Hotel forum. Let's see what thoughts others have.
A question for you: If we expand the existing forum, what should it say to include the topics of interest to you?
Other Hotel ChainsAny hotel chain without a dedicated forum such as La Quinta, Shangri-La, Swissotel, and Langham
Well I don't know how you would prefer to sub-title and word it SanDiego1K, but perhaps something like this.
'Non-Chain Hotels. For those unique and independent hotels that belong to no chain and are worth knowing about.'
There is a thread I started in Travel Buzz on 'Avoiding Chain Hotels' that you might want to take a look at and you will find a half dozen hotels I added links to in that thread that fit the category as examples. If you look at them and then ask yourself if any of them might appeal to you personally, even if they don't get you any 'points'. Personally, I prefer independents over chain any time. I like hotels with personality, something generally not found in chain hotels. Smaller boutique hotels with far fewer rooms and far more personal service.
And I should add, quite often at a lower price for the same quality of accommodation, if you know where to look. That makes 'points' no advantage at all.