Business Travel in Europe – Hotel Choices (Minotel)

I thought I would take a break from the usual financial news and focus this post on my favorite topic if not my favorite passion in life and of course that is “traveling” whether it be for pleasure or a business trip.

Over the years I have traveled quite a bit but I never get tired of traveling and certainly never of Europe. As much as I’ve seen and there has been many a city, there is still so much more to see even in a life time.

One of the major considerations while traveling is the choice of hotels and in a former life I was in the hotel industry as a profession, so I have stay at many different hotels throughout the years.

Being a financial planner cost is always a thought and getting a good deal or value for my money is a factor. Over the past twenty years of European travel I have stayed in a group of hotels called Minotel.

Minotel – Minotel features well cared for, family owned and managed hotels at a moderate price in 31 countries. There are over 200 hotels to choose from worldwide. Minotel group began over 25 years ago, and is currently based in Lausanne, Switzerland. For Reservations and hotel information click “Reservations”.

My first experience with Minotel was some 15 years ago after researching many options for a vacation with my family. I believe what impressed me the most was the small hotel, family owned and run concept. The hotel group has expanded it’s properties since I first stayed at their hotels with now over 200 properties in 31 countries.

Payment was handled via voucher prepaid before I left for Europe. So it was easy to set a budget as much of the costs were prepaid. In some cities however, there were additional small daily surcharge paid on check out.

I found many centrally located or if you prefer properties outside the hassle of city life. I’ve stayed in the heart of a major city within walking distance from the rail station and in small ski towns in a chalet type hotel. Never had a bad stay and in some cases very surprised and delighted by the up scaled accommodations.

Hotel Specials – You may pay by credit card or pre-pay voucher which in some cases offers both a discount and stay three night and get one of those nights free in participating hotels.

Minotel’s reservation system is online and also offers helpful tools called Travelers toolbox which offers weather, train schedules, currency conversion, and world clock.

Dan Iuculano