11 May 2006
La Couvier Hotels to charge for "amenities"
One option: Bring your own sheets
 PARIS,
France -- Hotel chains are starting to feel the pinch of competition and
the easing of travel demand. To protect market share some hotels are
turning to innovative programs.
The leader in this movement is La Couvier Hotels, S.O. Taking a cue
from the airlines, La Couvier will begin
charging its guests for amenities that, up until now, have been included
in the room rates. The hotel chain, which operates over 300 hotels in
Europe and South America, will introduce its new pricing policy on a
trial basis at its flagship property here following
this year's summer holiday travel season.
Rogei Chamlouis, spokesperson for the hotel chain said, "We see
this move as a terrific benefit for the traveling public. Our hotels are
all equipped with state-of-the-art security systems and most rooms have wonderful views.
Those always have been and always will be available to our guests at no
additional cost. But soon our guests will be able to select from a wide
range of optional amenities paying for only those items that they
actually use."
In advance of the policy change at the hotel, Travel Fox was able to
acquire a partial price list of the a la carte amenities and their associated costs.
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Bed, double
Bed, king
Bed, queen
Bed, roll away
Bedspread*
Blanket, double
Blanket, king
Blanket, queen
Blanket, single
Cap, shower
Chair, casual
Chair, upholstered
Clock
Clock radio
Clock radio w/FM
Coat hanger, set of six
Coffee maker
Coffee creamer, 0.3 oz. package
Coffee sugar, 0.5 oz package
Cup, coffee, ceramic
Cup, coffee, paper
Cup, water, paper
Desk
Drapes
Drinking glass
Hair conditioner, .04 oz
Iron
Ironing board
Key, room access
Lamp, desk
Lamp, desk w/bulb
Lamp, floor
Lamp, floor w/bulb
Luggage rack
Pillow, king
Pillow, standard
Pillow case, king
Pillow case, standard
Shampoo, 4 oz.
Sheet, flat, double
Sheet, fitted, double
Sheet, flat, king
Sheet, fitted, king
Sheet, flat, queen
Sheet, fitted, queen
Sheet, flat, single
Sheet, fitted, single
Shower curtain w/rings
Soap, small bar
Sofa
Table, coffee
Table, end
Telephone
Television
Television remote control
Paper, note
Paper, tissue, 200 sheets
Paper, toilet, 200 sheets
Pen, ball point
Towel, bath
Towel, beach
Towel, face
Towel, hand
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€11.40
17.50
14.00
7.10
1.00
.75
1.25
1.00
.75
.30
1.00
1.65
.65
.95
1.15
1.00
2.95
.05
.05
.30
.10
.05
4.75
2.00
.60
.35
1.00
.75
174.00
.75
.85
.75
.85
.40
1.30
1.00
.30
.25
.35
1.00
1.00
1.50
1.50
1.25
1.25
.75
.75
.85
.85
3.50
1.40
1.25
1.00
3.65
.75
.35
.55
43.25
.35
1.00
1.50
.75
.50
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