Accor summer deals (only F1 and Etap)
May 3, 2011, 12:17 pm
#1
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Accor summer deals (only F1 and Etap)
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/promot...-lowcost.shtml
not a fantastic promo but maybe useful for someone.....
not a fantastic promo but maybe useful for someone.....
May 3, 2011, 2:40 pm
#2
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http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/promot...-lowcost.shtml
not a fantastic promo but maybe useful for someone.....
not a fantastic promo but maybe useful for someone.....
Cheers
Howie
May 3, 2011, 6:19 pm
#3
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Stayed at a F1 near BRU... bleh. Never again! Felt worse than a hostel, rooms reeked of smoke, one power outlet in the room. (bathrooms in the hall obviously) Never again! I'd rather do a private room at a good hostel or even a shared room at a hostel than an F1!
Don't know about anything about Etaps.
Don't know about anything about Etaps.
May 4, 2011, 9:51 am
#4
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Stayed at a F1 near BRU... bleh. Never again! Felt worse than a hostel, rooms reeked of smoke, one power outlet in the room. (bathrooms in the hall obviously) Never again! I'd rather do a private room at a good hostel or even a shared room at a hostel than an F1!
Don't know about anything about Etaps.
Don't know about anything about Etaps.
On the other hand, I have found myself in a Novotel not worth more than motel status (in France near the Swiss border). Imagine my disappointment, having stayed in such upmarket Novotels as the Hong Kong Citygate.
So I guess the conclusion is that you can never be sure what you will get from an Accor hotel.
May 5, 2011, 1:29 pm
#10
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Both of those are economy and I mean economy hotels, I believe not for the faint-hearted 
Don't mind that we don't get perks at those, nothing could entice me to try any of them
Don't mind that we don't get perks at those, nothing could entice me to try any of them
May 6, 2011, 6:13 am
#11
Company Representative, Accorhotels
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Hello,
Here are some pictures and info about Etap Hotel rooms.
http://www.etaphotel.com/gb/discover...el/index.shtml
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...8.195534409134
All Etap Hotel rooms have private bathroom and toilet. If you want to visit Paris, it's more inconvenient to stay in the very center of Paris (1st to 8th district) or at the 12h, 14th, 15th districts. The 18th district is OK but the only popular attraction is Montmartre.
Dieu Anh
Here are some pictures and info about Etap Hotel rooms.
http://www.etaphotel.com/gb/discover...el/index.shtml
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...8.195534409134
All Etap Hotel rooms have private bathroom and toilet. If you want to visit Paris, it's more inconvenient to stay in the very center of Paris (1st to 8th district) or at the 12h, 14th, 15th districts. The 18th district is OK but the only popular attraction is Montmartre.
Dieu Anh
May 6, 2011, 8:14 am
#12
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The pictures are quite realistic, one thing I don't like Etap is the pricing - the price are based on 1 person, so if you are 2 or 3 sharing room you pay extra. Of course this is just something you take into account.
With the system of the hotel I can easily imagine people book for 1 and 3 staying in a room because some Etap hotels don't have 24 hours reception. You get a code after you pay at a machine during check in and that code is the key to the room.
A smart system but I still think it's too expensive for what you get. I'd give it a pass unless I really need a room and that's the only one.
With the system of the hotel I can easily imagine people book for 1 and 3 staying in a room because some Etap hotels don't have 24 hours reception. You get a code after you pay at a machine during check in and that code is the key to the room.
A smart system but I still think it's too expensive for what you get. I'd give it a pass unless I really need a room and that's the only one.
May 13, 2011, 9:35 am
#13
Company Representative, Accorhotels
Join Date: Mar 2011
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There must be some misunderstanding. The rates you see on Etap or Accorhotels websites apply to 1 room, 1 night and for 1, 2 or 3 people.
Extra costs only apply if you want to have breakfast in the hotel (4,7€/person in general).
You can also earn A|Club points in Etap Hotel - as Etap Hotel France is part of the Mouvango network - but only in France and during the weekend.
Regards,
Dieu Anh
May 14, 2011, 12:49 pm
#14
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Location: Barcelona, Catalunya
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But Etap is about the lowest that I am willing to go (they at least offer a shower and toilet in the room). The day that I am forced to sleep in a F1 hotel I'll retire...
May 14, 2011, 3:45 pm
#15
Join Date: Jul 2006
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I too sometimes go with an ETAP if there is a trade show or big conference in a city. When I was younger I also stayed at F1s in France a few times.
I like the concept and I also like the new room upgrades. The finishings of the new rooms are much better and the bathroom is no longer a one mould plastic piece, but rather a real bathroom (toilet and shower seperate) with GROHE fittings.
What is anoying, but a simple fact of the ETAP brand, are the construction workers, who stay at the hotels and who get up at 5AM with lots of noice.
I don't understand though why ACCOR does not include F1 and ETAP in the A|Club program.
I like the concept and I also like the new room upgrades. The finishings of the new rooms are much better and the bathroom is no longer a one mould plastic piece, but rather a real bathroom (toilet and shower seperate) with GROHE fittings.
What is anoying, but a simple fact of the ETAP brand, are the construction workers, who stay at the hotels and who get up at 5AM with lots of noice.
I don't understand though why ACCOR does not include F1 and ETAP in the A|Club program.