Choice Hotels International and Choice Hotels Europe

Specialist Reports Holiday by Accommodation Hotels International Choice Hotels International and Choice Hotels Europe 

Where

The second largest hotel franchisor in the world, with more than 5,000 hotels open and under development in 46 countries in various styles and different prices. There are more than 100 properties in the UK and Ireland, more than 500 across Europe and the Middle East, more than 3,600 in north, south and Central America, and 260-plus in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Style
- Sleep Inns (two-star) all new construction ‘module', limited service chain with shower, phone, electronic door locks and complimentary morning coffee and doughnuts.
- Comfort Inn (two-star) a limited service chain offers complimentary continental breakfast and newspaper.
- Comfort Suites (two-star) an all suites chain with larger rooms include separate work, sleep and relaxation areas and inclusive breakfast and paper.
- Quality (three-star) facilities like free local calls, in-room coffee, newpaper and in the US Executive rooms with extra workspace, dataports etc.
- Clarion (four-star) in 15 countries, largely European, mainly aimed at the business traveller.
- Econo Lodge, only in the US and Canada, budget-priced roadside hotels;
- Rodeway Inn, only in the US and Canada, mainly aimed at older travellers with large button telephones, bright lighting, grab bars in showers etc
- Mainstay Suites, mid-market extended stay hotels with residential amenities for professionals on extended assignments.
Size ranges from 33 to 220 bedrooms. All designed to provide familiar look and quality wherever the property.

Child Facilities

The group actively welcomes children and families with a children's menu available at most properties and individual hotels may provide special meals on request. Cots and children's bedding is available. There are usually high chairs in the restaurants and hotels offer may offer baby sitting and in the UK baby listening services.
Most properties have family rooms (a bedroom and living room with the option of an extra bed, plus a kitchenette with fridge and microwave). Most properties also have interconnecting rooms and some non-smoking rooms. All hotels have access for disabled guests which would be suitable for buggies. Children are allowed to use adult pools without restriction.
Useful for families in the UK for example can be Destination Discounts with two for one offers for attractions ranging from the Burns National Heritage Park to Cadbury World, available to guests at nearby hotels.

Sample Price

Comfort Inn ($64-$74), Comfort Suites ($69-$79), Quality ($65-$75), Clarion ($75-$85), Sleep ($55-$65), MainStay Suites ($59-$69), Econo Lodge ($47-$57), Rodeway Inn ($51-$61).There is a 10% discount for booking on line and the site carries details of any special offers.

Child Prices

Children, generally to 14 are free if sharing with parents or grandparents though the age limit varies between countries.