Diverse Directions offers the maximum in options for your overnight accommodations. From simple and clean
2-star economy inns to 4-star luxury hotels loaded with amenities, we have selected the best-in-class of each category, based on the hotel's value for price, charm, amenities, comfort, and location (almost always in the overnight
destination's historic center.) In addition, each hotel owner must demonstrate a capacity to meet the special needs of bicycle tourists. As such, you can expect a friendly
reception when appearing in your biking clothes, and you can be assured of having a secure place to park your bicycle overnight.
Unlike most tour companies, Diverse Directions does not limit your options to a
single category of accommodation. You may choose any combination of hotel categories, leaving you free to splurge some nights, while economizing on
others. For this reason, Diverse Directions does not bundle the cost of accommodations into the tour's price, as do most tour companies, Instead, you
pay each hotel as you would had you booked your accommodations independently.
Whichever class of hotel you choose, we're confident you'll be utterly charmed by the warmth and hospitality of these
gracious, locally-owned establishments often steeped in centuries of history but possessing as well all the conveniences of home.
The following table provides a general description and average price range (per night) for
the various categories of French hotels. Prices are stated in Euros and in the
equivalent amount of US dollars, assuming an exchange rate of 1 Euro = $1.38. To convert to your own currency
and for the most current exchange rates, see Currency Converter.
|
Category |
Description |
Price |
|
2-star |
Choice of most Europeans; typically offers TV, telephone, and most of the simple creature comforts. Private bath is
standard. Rarely includes air conditioning. Sometimes includes pool. These hotels are often the most charming. |
55 € - 90 €
$76 - $124 |
|
3-star |
Most of the amenities of American hotels, but often delivered with a greater sense of warmth & style.
Private bath is standard. Often includes air conditioning. Often includes pool. |
90 € - 150 €
$124 - $207 |
|
4-star |
Focus is on luxury with many amenities. Air conditioning is standard. Typically includes pool. |
175 € - 450 €+ $242 - $621+ |
You will be delighted by the quality of the restaurants found in many of our hotels. In
some cases, you may purchase a meal plan (demi-pension) with your accommodations. The demi-pension package includes the cost of breakfast, dinner,
and your hotel room for an economical price. Dinners at your hotel will be of the gourmet variety, consisting of three to five courses, over which you will be
expected to linger lovingly. During certain times of year, some hotels require the purchase of the demi-pension package.
After you have ranked the hotel options for each of your overnight destinations in order of preference, Diverse Directions
reserves your accommodations and provides you with copies of your hotel confirmations. If special rates or offers are available for the time of your stay, we will take
advantage of these on your behalf.
To obtain an estimate of the total cost of your Diverse Directions tour (tour package + hotels), see our Tour Prices page.
