Originally Posted by singlemalt
These may not be mom-and-pop boutiques, but they're certainly not cookie-cutter properties either.
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I agree entirely. There are a lot of unique properties among the chains in Europe. In Paris, I've used several of the Holiday Inns. It's easy booking on the website, it keeps the points/status coming and the only way you would know you are in a Holiday Inn would be the signage and soaps, etc.