Accor Hotels' 3-Day Super Sale Begins Today

Starting today and lasting just 72 hours, Accor Hotels is discounting hotel rates throughout Asia/Pacific region. Rates start at just $51/night, and valid for bookings between December 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010. Accor properties include Mercure, Novotel, and Pullman Hotels.

Accor Hotels 3-Day Asia Pacific Super Sale

Accor Hotels is launching a 3-day super sale on properties throughout the Asia and the Pacific region. Accor features familiar international brands including the mid-tier Ibis and Mercure up to 4 and 5-star Novotel and Pullman hotels. If you are planning a trip to Asia or the South Pacific between April 1 and July 31, 2009, have a look at some of these great Accor deals.

Details: 1 Million rooms go on sale starting Tuesday February 24, 2009 (local hotel time). Bookings can be made through Thursday February 26th, but for the best selection, book early! Full payment required at time of booking. No refunds or exchanges.

Click here for full details and to take advantage of this sale.

Boutique and Style Coming to Motel 6

By Mike Grasso

The budget, no-frills, side-of-the-road motel chain prominent on the West coast since the 1960's - Motel 6, may soon be carrying a new look and style. French-based Accor Hotels, the parent company of Motel 6, announced a 'Phoenix' prototype, which would "set a new standard for economy hotels," Olivier Poirot, chief executive for Motel 6 said in a press release.

The rooms (pictured below) would be arranged in a modern, European boutique-style design, with brightly painted guestrooms, flat-screen TV's and and hardwood floors.

Meanwhile the new, modern bathroom will feature double doors and a black granite counter top with a vessel/raised sink. The bathroom features a large vanity area with a bright decorative towel cubby on the wall that adds extra accent lighting.

“This design embodies the heart of Motel 6 – it’s no-frills, uncomplicated and efficient with a new modern edge,” said Jim Amorosia, president and COO of Motel 6 and Studio 6. “The Phoenix prototype offers the best of both worlds - an upscale feel at the lowest price of any national chain.”

The new prototype will be available to franchisees by summer 2009.