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Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*
I stayed in F1's all over France about ten years ago. They were clean, quiet and had good breakfast.. Things have changed I see. Are they really that bad ??
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Not really; it depends where they are located, like any other hotel chain, doss house etc.
Nowadays, many of the French hotel chains have erected largish fences and gates to the boundaries of their premises - ask the staff for the reason.
Those referring to "Etap" as a brand are out of date; see post number 3 in this thread:-
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...1-hotels-81414
IMO, Accor is fighting the competition that has sprung up in their very own back yard, France.
There are shed loads of other French motel type places all competing for business; some appear to have regional branches only i.e. they can be found only in certain department and not at all in others.
Personally, I prefer Logis places which are family owned and they will find a good parking place for a bike.
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Dave
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