We are thrilled to welcome the Sutton Hotel Collection to the Hotel Employee Rate Program! The collection features beautiful four-star hotels in some of England’s most treasured historic destinations, including the Castle Hotel Windsor, The Francis Hotel Bath and The Queens Hotel Cheltenham. To learn more of the Sutton Hotel Collection, please visit www.suttonhotelcollection.com.
The Hotel Employee Rate Program can now provide dynamic rate connectivity to hotels through over 90 hotel connections including Synxis, TravelClick, MEWS, Cubilis, Derbysoft, Rategain, Siteminder – to name a few. To see if your hotel can directly connect, please click here.
Work-life balance matters.
This is the resounding message being silently shouted by hoteliers all over the world. According to a recent article, “The Great Resignation and the Hospitality Industry” posted by Hospitality Net, “establishing a work/life balance” is “one of the top three concerns” employees have expressed when quitting. One of the great actions hotel operators can take is to “show a renewed focus on employee well-being and personal goals.”
A recent internal survey by Hotel Employee Rate directed to the hotel employees participating in the Program from all over the globe reaffirms this point. Of those surveyed, 75% of respondents either Agrees or Strongly Agrees that receiving exclusive hotel employee rates is a benefit that is valued by them, a special perk four out of five will seek to take advantage of when booking their holidays (60% of respondents are planning to take more than two holiday trips this upcoming year). Perhaps most revealing, those employees participating in the Hotel Employee Rate Program are speaking highly of their organization with nearly three out of four Agreeing or Strongly Agreeing their company values their work-life balance. On average, better than four out of five respondents would recommend the Hotel Employee Rate Program to their friends and family (employees love that they can add up to 10 of their friends and family to the Program).
The survey also reveals the strained environment some hoteliers encountered when seeking exclusive hotel employee rate travel benefits during the 2022 post-covid period. In some key markets, hotels were offering limited inventory to the Program, particularly in major gateway destinations in the SE USA and western Europe where travel demand exceeded that of 2019. Some of those surveyed voiced their dissent with the overall availability of hotel employee rates at participating hotels, and the overall level of discounts being offered by hotels, the majority of which are dynamically discounted. This is indeed distressing, particularly given the need to take greater care of hotel employees with the recruitment and retention challenges facing the lodging industry as of late. Hotel Employee Rate is working with its hotel partners to increase its hotel employee rate inventory while working to expand upon its global network of hotels. The Program currently features over 2,500 independent and branded hotels and resorts worldwide for hoteliers to select from at exclusive rates.
The Hotel Employee Rate Program is the global hotel employee travel program welcoming branded hotels, independent hotels and hotel companies worldwide. The hotel-controlled Program allows participating hotels the opportunity to offer their teams hotel employee rate travel benefits, similarly offered by major international hotel brands. To learn more, please visit www.hotelemployeerate.com.
We are thrilled to welcome Onilio and their collection of hotels, apart-hotels, and holiday parks to the Hotel Employee Rate Travel Program. Their Benelux properties include the Docklands Antwerp, Village Scaldia Zeeland, De Gulden Stroom Vlissingen, and the Residentie Vlissingen. To learn more, please visit www.onilio.nl.
We are thrilled to welcome the four-star Prince Waikiki and Team to the Hotel Employee Rate Program, offering hoteliers exclusive hotel employee rates at this beautiful Oahu, Hawaii hotel.
Ranked amongst the top ten hotels in Honolulu by TripAdvisor, the Prince is a bold achievement in architectural design. This resort presents spectacular all-oceanfront accommodations and world-class service at one of the most desirable and convenient locations in Waikiki. Travellers appreciate the convenient situation to Honolulu’s commercial districts, entertainment opportunities and proximity to dining options. Twenty-eight floors of oceanfront guest rooms sit atop a five-story base containing a wide choice of top quality facilities, including restaurants, an exclusive open-air lounge ideal to share nice moments with friends, shops, and ample parking for those arriving by car. The stunning accommodation units are spacious and bright, and come completely equipped. The Honolulu hotel’s exceptional Hawaii regional and authentic Japanese cuisine and its special events calendar make it a gathering place for visitors from all over the world, as well as the local community.
To learn more of this magnificent hotel, please visit: www.princewaikiki.com
We are thrilled to welcome the four star Hotel Belvedere Grindelwald, perfectly perched amongst the Swiss Alps!
Spectacular views of the Alps, fine dining, and relaxation in the wellness zone awaits. The individually-designed suites feature luxury bedding, air-cooling (A/C), tea-making facilities, international TV and a selection of different pillows ensure a restorative sleep during your holiday. The hotel also features free WIFI throughout the hotel, free parking on-site with charging station for electric cars, pick-up service at the rail station on arrival and departure, and the private ski bus in the mornings during the winter season complete our offerings
The hotel features à la carte and half-board dining options. The breakfast buffet is generous with ingredients and items sourced from the Grindelwald region.
The wellness facility features a salt-water Jacuzzi in the garden, alpine-style swimming pool, saunas, steam bath and massages, inviting the entire family to relax and rejuvenate.
Plus, there are endless possibilities for exciting excursions in the Jungfrau region. Experience the majestic Bernese Alps from the Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, Kleine Scheidegg, First or Männlichen. Hike one of the world’s most attractive and best sign posted walking networks – in winter or summer. Explore Grindelwald and the surrounding region with our mountain and e-bikes and enjoy a round of golf in Grindelwald thanks to the free green fee for Belvedere guests.
The nearby cities of Interlaken, Bern and Lucerne are ideal for day excursions or shopping trips.
To learn more of this impressive Swiss hotel, please visit: www.belvedere-grindelwald.ch
We are thrilled to welcome the ultra-cool STAGES HOTEL Prague to the Hotel Employee Rate Program, offering hoteliers exclusive Hotel Employee Rates at this four-star lifestyle hotel.
At the STAGES HOTEL Prague you’re footsteps away from O2 Arena and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Old Town Square. Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk, fitness, and all day dining at Backstage Restaurant. Stay in one of 300 guest rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
To learn more of this beautiful hotel, click here.
We are thrilled to welcome the five-star The Pavilions Phuket to the Hotel Employee Rate Program’s Signature Collection, offering hoteliers exclusive rates at this luxury retreat.
About the Pavilions Phuket: The Pavilions Phuket is a fabulous hotel situated in one of the most exclusive area in Phuket, on a hilltop on Bang Tao Bay and sits overlooking the Andaman Sea and lush green valleys. It is also conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport. Layan Beach, renowned for its privacy, soft sand and crystal-clear waters, is only 3 minutes away. The hotel boasts spacious and romantic rooms with excellent up-to-date amenities and provides a warm and very professional service. This is an ideal soothing and exclusive retreat for couples and honeymooners. To learn more, please visit: https://www.pavilionshotels.com/phuket.
We are thrilled to welcome Austria’s luxurious Sacher Hotels to the Hotel Employee Rate’s Signature Collection. Members of the Leading Hotels of the World, the five-star Sacher Hotels stand apart as one of the world’s most prestigious hotel collections.
The beautiful five-star Hotel Sacher Vienna has been the hotel of choice for heads of state and celebrities throughout the years including U.S. President John F. Kennedy, Anna Netrebko, Queen Elizabeth II of England, Sharon Stone, Justin Bieber and Naomi Campbell, The Sacher has been an important part of Vienna’s cultural history since its opening in 1876. The Café Sacher is world-renown, offering the perfect setting to sample the typical Viennese coffeehouse atmosphere – complete with a slice of Original Sacher-Torte.
Considered as perhaps the most luxurious hotel in Salzburg, Austria, the Hotel Sacher Salzburg is supremely placed riverside in the heart of the city known as the birthplace of Mozart.
The Alpin Resort Sacher is a five star luxury wellness hotel in the Seefeld region of Austria- Tyrol’s high plateau.
To learn more of this impressive collection, please visit www.sacher.com.
We are thrilled to welcome the beautiful four-star Arctic Club Hotel, Seattle Washington and their team to the Hotel Employee Rate Program. An extension of the Oxford Collection, the Arctic Club Hotel is now offering hoteliers all over the world exclusive hotel employee rates at this historic landmark Seattle hotel.
A perfect blend of historic architecture, thoughtful details, and modern luxuries, the iconic Arctic Club Hotel offers a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of downtown Seattle. Built in 1916, the historic 10-story, 120 room landmark has been beautifully restored with a nod to a heritage rooted in exploration and adventure and a past richly associated with the Klondike Gold Rush. Known for its exquisite architecture, featuring terra cotta walrus head sculptures adorning the exterior and the famous Northern Lights Dome Room with its majestic stained-glass ceiling, the Arctic Club Hotel has been a history-maker from the get-go.
To learn more of this outstanding hotel, please click here.