Malmaison

[jollygreenfunmachine]

I know there was a thread on here recently about this but i can't find it. Probably going to come across as a bit of a whinger here. However, the RAF news had a big song and dance about a special service rate of £59 b&b in all Malmaison hotels. However, what they fail to say is that the rate is only available on a Friday and a Sunday! And, everytime i have phoned i have been fobbed off with not being able to book unless the date is within 2 weeks and also told that the rate is £79! Anyone else got any stories of offers that don't seem to be as good as first thought. Or more helpfully, offers that are as good/better as advertised?

[airborne_artist]

To be fair, that's exactly what is printed on here:

http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums/download/id=22184.html

£79 rate applies to their London and Oxford hotels only, though.

[Jimlad1]

I posted about this on arrse and had a correspondence with their people. Basically the deal is £59 for all hotels apart from Oxford and London, which are both £79. Its only on a Friday and Sunday though - you pay normal rates on all other nights.
The wording on the small print is a little unclear - I know a few people who thought it meant book up to 2 weeks in advance, not within 2 weeks.

The deal is good if you have short notice ability to travel, as the rooms are usually £150 plus - it also includes full b'fast (usually £15 per head) and 20% off food/drink as well.

Bottom line is that its great if you are fairly flexible, but dont bank on your holiday with it though!

[Bravo2]

"Or more helpfully, offers that are as good/better as advertised?"

Heard Halfords are offering Trade Cards on production of 1250 which should be a decent discount, not tried it myself yet.

Also 25% off at kwik-fit.

[PPRuNeUser0211]

25% off at quick fit? Bugger, just got 4 new tyres....!

[Mr C Hinecap]

kwik fit? Nah. You need UK tyres online: Blackcircles.co.uk discount tyre specialist (http://www.blackcircles.com) - they had a code in the Discounts Brochure that gave another couple of % off IIRC. Probably cheapest anyway.

[Mr Grimsdale]

Re: tyres

If you're anywhere near Bracknell in Berkshire try Bracknell Tyre & Battery 01344 411323. They're about 10-15% cheaper than BlackCircles, and I thought they were cheap.