Best Western Admiralty Motor Inn, Geelong

Advantages: Independently Owned & operated Good Quality
Disadvantages: Very Few

...Best Western Hotels are among the world’s largest hotel brands but is actually somewhat unusual. This international hotel chain is made-up of individually owned and operated hotels and inns around the globe. However, reputedly it is not easy to qualify for membership of Best Western – prospective members must meet some very exacting standards and each hotel in UK is independently inspected on an annual basis by the AA. Globally there are around 4,000 hotels in the group whilst there are several hundred in the UK. Some are bustling city centres hotels, others are nicely converted Elizabethan lodges and some are plush Georgian style country manor houses. Among Best Western hotels in London are the Delmere Hotel, Hyde Park, the John Howard Hotel, Kensington, the Mornington Hotel, Lancester Gate, Raglan Hall... Read review

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Advantages: cheap at first glance
Disadvantages: not really cheap, overall insufficient product & service quality

...in Britain. It is much easier to receive five stars in Poland or Turkey than in Western Europe. And there lies a big problem: Whereas other chains seek to maintain common high standards around the world, HI seems to fulfill only the minimal requirements needed for five stars in the respective country - and where even that would come too expensive, they opt for the cheaper 4 Star version. That's why HIs in Western Europe, North America and Southeast Asia usually come at 4 Stars, whereas the sell the same product at 5 Stars in other countries. So let's have a close look at Holiday Inn Hotels' product and service: ~ Rooms The rooms are usually rather small at around 15sqm/150sqft, compared to other upmarket hotels. You will find the usual facilities: Sat TV, Phone, etc. All rooms are ensuite, the bathrooms coming with combined shower... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent Staff, Good Rates, Good Amenities
Disadvantages: None as yet known

...BEST WESTERN BACKGROUND INFO The company although an international one, all of their hotels and inns are independantley owned and operated but however rooms may be reserved through the normal channels: direct,travel agents or on-line services, I used expedia to reserve my room along with my flight. (see my expedia op)Room rates are established by the owner or operator so therefore some rates may vary from location to country. They offer 6 types of locations for their properties: Downtown- In a central city/business district Intown - In the city between fringe of central shopping or business district Suburban- In a suburb or finge of city Airport - Self Explanatory Highway - On or near a federal,state highway Resort - A destination All accomodation is rated... Read review

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