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I've been pretty much everywhere in Europe. However, lately I've been wanting to travel again. Currently in Paris, then I'm in Germany. I would love to travel more, but the prices for the Hotel are just amazingly high
Where do you usually stay? Normally, I go with 4 star Hotels. You never know what you're getting, so I want to be on the safe side. I realize that 4 stars is one of the better categories. Paid 180 per night here in Paris. Staying near the Opera, so it's a good/central location. That is on top of the flight ( maybe 600 if you're lucky like in this economy + other expenses). That easily amounts to 2k per trip.
Any ideas how one can cut back on the expenses? A start would probably getting a 1/2 star place, but I've had bad experiences with those in the past.
I usually stay in Accor hotel. This is a huge chain and you can find them in every bigger city in most parts of the world. Book a hotel online with Accor Hotels
I don't really care about the luxury, just need to have clean safe hotel to sleep in. I don't spend much time in the hotel either - come in late evening, and get out early in the morning
Most of the hotels have meals option, and I usually book it with breakfast.
I remember one time I had a last minute emergency trip and stayed in ETAP in Berlin. This was truly no frills hotel, kinda IKEA style, but this was my only choice ( Berlin was booked out for Convention).
Located a bit outside the city, but close to major Autobahn, the hotel was clean, safe and quiet.
One great ( for me) option was that from the computer located in the lobby, you can make reservation in any other Accor hotel anywhere in Europe. Location is not a problem for me, because I always rent a car when traveling overseas. You get special deals and many discount offers if you subscribe to their email. http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/partenaires/accueil.shtml check partner advantages
I usually stay in Accor hotel. This is a huge chain and you can find them in every bigger city in most parts of the world. Book a hotel online with Accor Hotels
I don't really care about the luxury, just need to have clean safe hotel to sleep in. I don't spend much time in the hotel either - come in late evening, and get out early in the morning
Most of the hotels have meals option, and I usually book it with breakfast.
I remember one time I had a last minute emergency trip and stayed in ETAP in Berlin. This was truly no frills hotel, kinda IKEA style, but this was my only choice ( Berlin was booked out for Convention).
Located a bit outside the city, but close to major Autobahn, the hotel was clean, safe and quiet.
One great ( for me) option was that from the computer located in the lobby, you can make reservation in any other Accor hotel anywhere in Europe. Location is not a problem for me, because I always rent a car when traveling overseas. You get special deals and many discount offers if you subscribe to their email. Accor Hotels: reductions with our partners check partner advantages
Thanks. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong, but when I check ( like Paris) it's even more than 180.
Any ideas how one can cut back on the expenses? A start would probably getting a 1/2 star place, but I've had bad experiences with those in the past.
This thread might be headed to the travel forum.
Anyway, lots of people use Tripadvisor and it can be helpful.
Then there is Priceline. I used it successfully for a trip to San Francisco.
I've stayed at friends'/relatives' places here and there.
Then there is: Couchsurf Eurocheapo
We stayed at the Hotel Riviera (2-star, Champs Elysees) last spring.
It worked out well for us. Another time we stayed at the (Montmarte)Village Hostel, which had a terrible (free) breakfast but a spotless room and bathroom.
Sometimes hostels are cleaner and nicer than 1-2-star hotels.
Thanks. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong, but when I check ( like Paris) it's even more than 180.
I know, hotels in Europe are WAY overpriced !!! Booking the right one is my main dilemma when traveling overseas
Maybe you should check the bit cheaper hotels in this chain ( cheaper means sometimes not a central location)
There are 51 Accor hotels in Paris Accorhotels
Here is a list of the brands, from $$$$$ to $
Sofitel, Lucien Barriere, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, Orbis, Suitehotel, Adagio, Coralia, All Seasons, Ibis, Etap, Formule 1, Motel 6, Studio 6, Club Med.
Thanks. I'll look through it. However, Priceline dosen't work. I wasn't able to get a cheaper deal. I think they just can't negotiate with foreign Hotels. I usually save about 50% in the U.S. This time I did not. It's not Paris in particular. I'd like go visit Rome and Madrid again. But seeing those prices, I start to doubt I'll be able to do it soon
I've been pretty much everywhere in Europe. However, lately I've been wanting to travel again. Currently in Paris, then I'm in Germany. I would love to travel more, but the prices for the Hotel are just amazingly high
Where do you usually stay? Normally, I go with 4 star Hotels. You never know what you're getting, so I want to be on the safe side. I realize that 4 stars is one of the better categories. Paid 180 per night here in Paris. Staying near the Opera, so it's a good/central location. That is on top of the flight ( maybe 600 if you're lucky like in this economy + other expenses). That easily amounts to 2k per trip.
Any ideas how one can cut back on the expenses? A start would probably getting a 1/2 star place, but I've had bad experiences with those in the past.
No world traveler here. But I would think that in Europe there is something the equivalent of a bed and breakfast. I would see if I could find private homes that rent out rooms or boarding houses, something like that.
Not only would you save money, but you would get a taste of what culture was truly about.
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The 'private' guest home directories I use are full of places in Europe ~$10-$20 / night, the experiences have been great, I've used them for over 20 yrs. If you are over age 50 you can use 'Affordable Travel', it seems to have good foreign listings. I have used a church based one and a homeschool directory while overseas and the knowledge and assistance I gained from my hosts were of treasured benefit. The kids learned a lot too (on 6-12 week field trips, where they did all the planning, food shopping, and currency exchanges (pre-euro by 2 months)).
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