Is There A European Equivalent Of Premier Inn?

[David87]

Going on holiday on the Continent to a number of towns / cities, but need hotels to stay in for a night or two in each place. Not looking to spend loads, so I'm thinking something along the lines of a Premier Inn or Travelodge would be the best bet for a fuss-free experience? Thing is, neither of those chains have hotels in the places I'm going: Belgium (Ypres), Luxembourg (Luxembourg City), Germany (Frankfurt Motor Show) or Denmark (Legoland Billund). Someone at work mentioned Formule 1 and, after looking online, they seem really cheap. Are they alright or do you get what you pay for? Any other suggestions? Thanks.

[Ynox]

Tried Ibis?

[ewenm]

Ynox said:

Tried Ibis?

Or Accor? A friend of mine stayed in a Formule1 this summer - not recommended.

Edited by ewenm on Tuesday 4th January 20:50

[marine boy]

Ynox said:

Tried Ibis?

+1, stayed in a few, very good value

[David87]

Cheers, guys. The Ibis ones look pretty good.

[Martin Keene]

marine boy said:

Ynox said:

Tried Ibis?

+1, stayed in a few, very good value

This.

Also there used to be a chain called Campeville, Camperviller, something like that, green background with red writting. I stayed in once a few years back seemed ok. Not sure if they are still around.

[randomwalk]

we stayed in a chain called Ballidens in France, probably more like Travelodge than Premier Inn, they are all over France.

[Tallow]

Martin Keene said:

Also there used to be a chain called Campeville, Camperviller, something like that, green background with red writting. I stayed in once a few years back seemed ok. Not sure if they are still around.

Yep, that's Campanile. There's even some in this country.

http://www.campanile.com/en/default.aspx

[Martin Keene]

Tallow said:

Martin Keene said:

Also there used to be a chain called Campeville, Camperviller, something like that, green background with red writting. I stayed in once a few years back seemed ok. Not sure if they are still around.

Yep, that's Campanile. There's even some in this country.

http://www.campanile.com/en/default.aspx

That's the kiddie!

Ta...

[dtmpower]

When you say Premier Inn , do you mean a step up from the terrible likes of Etap or Travelodge ?

If so avoid Formule1 in France.

[David87]

Yeah, I'm after something a little better than Travelodge, who I've found to be less than nice in the past. Premier Inn, however, have always been very nice and are well worth the little extra!

[AndyAudi]

Martin Keene said:

Tallow said:

Martin Keene said:

Also there used to be a chain called Campeville, Camperviller, something like that, green background with red writting. I stayed in once a few years back seemed ok. Not sure if they are still around.

Yep, that's Campanile. There's even some in this country.

http://www.campanile.com/en/default.aspx

That's the kiddie!

Ta...

+1
Used in France a couple of times

[I Love Lamp]

marine boy said:

Ynox said:

Tried Ibis?

+1, stayed in a few, very good value

Used this chain in France, Germany, Holland and Belgium

Very satisfied with the value for money

Edited by I Love Lamp on Wednesday 5th January 14:10

[5potTurbo]

Not all IBIS hotels are comfortable, btw!
Check reviews online.

For Luxembourg City I would suggest the new Novotel (City, not Kirchberg) rather than IBIS.
The IBIS hotels are either next to the Airport or the Autoroute in Bettembourg.

Enjoy your trip!

[p17sut]

Accor is the parent company of the F1, Etap, Ibis, Novotel hotels and more.

http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/united-kingdom/index...

Its a good website to try with alot of choice, and I've found prices to be the same as the individual hotel website offers.

[thehawk]

Found Formula 1 to be just a bit too grotty for my liking.

ETAP are very basic but extremely convenient for just a place to sleep.

Accor properties tend to go in order of luxury - Formula One, ETAP, Ibis, Mercure.