Meal Plan vs. AP Discount?

Started by Samanthad, April 26, 2016, 09:01:53 AM

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Samanthad

I was wondering if when adding AP holders onto a hotel room, can you opt to buy a meal plan? And if you can, does it work out cheaper or is it still better value to just use the AP discount in the restaurants?
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Meal plans are only available to guests booked in the normal way. The difference between a half board voucher and the same menu less an AP discount on the restaurant is minimal – for example, at Bistrot Chez Rémy a half board voucher costing €35 gets the €39.99 menu which costs an AP holder €36, whilst at Plaza Gardens the €28 standard voucher compares to €30.99 cash price or €27.89 after discount.

However, if you're well-organised enough and your guest numbers suit, you can book a full board plan and share the vouchers out. Going from HB Plus to FB Plus is only €27 per guest per night but each voucher gets you the same €39.99 menu.