Accommodation - Chains

There are many chains that offer great deals for seniors travel. However, always check for the best rate of the day.  These days there are so many deals available, it is best not to restrict your research to seniors discounts.

Best Western will give at least 10% off for seniors travel, if you are over 55. Many Best Western hotels offer seniors little extras like early check-in, late check-out, a complimentary hotel room upgrade or continental breakfast. Conditions apply and it varies from hotel to hotel.

Crown Plaza Hotels and Resorts is giving 10% off USA hotels for Seniors, 62 and over.

Accor Hotels own many familiar chains such as Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis and Club Med.  They own 3000 hotels worldwide.  Accor offers senior discounts that vary for each hotel, so check with reservations on the day.  They also have a price guarantee where if you find a cheaper rate on any other website for one of their hotels, they will beat it by 10%, conditions apply.  They also have great ad-hoc deals such as $1 breakfasts and family specials such as 50% off second room.

Budget Motel Chain motels are independently owned.  However, most do offer seniors discounts in off-peak periods.

Choice Hotels Australasia offer between 10% - 30% to senior travelers over 60 on their Comfort, Quality and Clarion chains.

Hyatt Hotels offer up to 50% off at participating hotels in the USA and Canada.

IHG offers seniors discounts for those over 62 and retirees.  You will be familiar with some of their brands - Intercontinental, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn. The discounts are great and there are some terrific value-add deals like free breakfast for you, kids and grandkids in some destinations.

Marriott Worldwide offer at least 15% for seniors over 62.

Rydges has a great Senior Savers deal where you pay just $95 per night for stays on any night Sunday to Thursday nights at any of their hotels and resorts throughout Australia and New Zealand.  Valid until 31 Jan 2010.  You must be 60 or over and your valid Seniors Card or Super Gold Card must be presented upon check-in.  Conditions apply.

Waldorf Apartments offers over 55 seniors discounts on weekly rates during off-peak periods.  They also include complimentary light breakfast for 2 on some of their seniors deals.

YHA  is not just for young travellers. They are open to anyone and are becoming extremely popular with the senior traveller. Hostels and backpacker accommodation are becoming flashier with more choice in room options. You may share a room with up to 6 or 8 people or many these days have single or double rooms so you don’t have to share.