Sorry, but I can't say I've ever stayed in an Etap. However, once in Versailles we stopped by one just to take a peek.

The room we looked at had one bunk-bed for the 2 beds, WC, nothing fancy, very small, but very clean and neat. Not sure about a TV. But I believe it should suit your requirements as a clean, budget hotel.

The Ibis hotel chain is a step up, and I have stayed at many Ibis hotels, still budget but 2 separate beds that suit our bill better than Etap. But you are probably familiar with them as you mentioned the Accor website. Just depends on your budget.

You won't be spending that much time in your rooms anyway. Sounds like a great trip you have planned.

Happy travels!

hi there,

You did not tell how You travel. Etap hotels are mostly out of town and You need to have a car. The rooms are very small, the bath also. But very clean.
Other ideas are just take a "normal" Persion or Gasthaus. Most of them have rooms with privat bath for res. price.
When do You go? In summer holiday You may need a reservation, specialy in Heidelberg, Nürnberg and Munich!
have fun
Gar

hello, I've stayed in a few etap hotel in France and in London and they are fine (with tv and separate toilets) I even found one in Nancy for 4 people, so check well what they say on the website, it could save you another room...
have a nice trip
ciao
corinne

Many hostels do have private rooms for four with an ensuite bathroom. So don't dismiss them out of hand.

thank you all for the replies!
we travel by car and yes we know that generally these hotels are a little bit far from the downtown...
But what about the beds?we are booking doublerooms,beds are always bunk beds?

thanks again!