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by RobertAiemens
Did you know that there are different types of hotels to choose from when taking a break? For one thing you could check out the latest boutique hotel trends. You actually have a choice of different hotel suites to enjoy. Conventional hotel advertising has brainwashed many people into a perception of what a hotel should look and feel like.
Right, so you can choose to stay in an inn such as The Holladay house which you can find in Virginia. Or perhaps you would like to stay at a well known brand chain hotel. But there is another type of hotel hovering just below the radar. If you want something that has the relaxed atmosphere of a homely bed and breakfast, and the amenities of a big hotel, then you could choose a stay at a boutique hotel.
With the emergence of budget hotel availability, boutique hotels bookings have flucuated. Many offer quality that a chain cannot match. The atmosphere is relaxed, and many boutiques are located in antique buildings, thus embellishing them with a feeling of quality. When analysing boutique hotel resort trends you will notice many boutiques in New Orleans have once been older historic homes. They have been modernised, but still have the look and feel of a 19th Century house. Local culture, fashions and arts along with the decor really make staying at a one quite an experience.
The enlared aera around a boutique hotel resort can impact the theme of the hotel. The Anasazi hotel for instance displays a lot of rugs and pottery that are from Native American settlers. When's the last time you saw some local culture at a brand name hotel?
However, other hotels use a theme not of the area but of a time period. New Orleans boutique hotels are an example of this. Another example of this is San Francisco's, Hotel Union Square. The Hotel Union Square uses the Prohibition era for its theme. Owners have decorated its rooms and halls with a black granite and cream travertine tile.
These hotels are not solely exclusive to the U.S. Paris, Istanbul, Tokyo, and Cannes to name but a few, have wonderful boutique hotels on offer. They are a very successful business if operated correctly. There even are boutique hotel lenders available to finance your hotel with. Such is the popularity and success of the tourism industry, which is also complimented by the level of service provided by boutique hotels.
Most boutique hotels, whether located in the United States or Europe, have a limited number of rooms, averaging from 25 to 50 rooms. Some boutique hotels have over 100 rooms; others are in the single digits. This limited amount of rooms allows boutique hotel employees to give the guests some personal attention.
Since there's a limited amount of space in each boutique hotel, it's important to get your reservation in immediately. Waiting until you're about to leave is sure not going to get you a room at the boutique hotel of your choice. In fact, it's unlikely you will get a boutique room anywhere in your vacation/business city if there's a business conference coming up. If you can, call ahead a month or more to reserve your room.
A part of the charm that boutique hotels have that measure up and go beyond chain hotels, is the fact that many of these hotels are upgrading their rooms. Many of the rooms, including deluxe and standard, have some type of high-speed Internet access and private baths. Some boutique hotels, especially larger ones, will offer the business guests use of the meeting room. Larger boutique hotels usually have a spa, fitness center and even a swimming pool. They will also have restaurants and bars inside of their hotels for guests to enjoy.
Why not choose a boutique hotel when on business or vacation? After all you've probably had the same experience each time you've stayed at a chain hotel. The higher price is definetely worth it. The quality of service and hotel quality is extremely appealing. if you want something more than the bog standard, boutique hotels will provide that and much more.
About the Author: Before you book a stay at a tradition chain name hotel make sure to read Roger Amiens report on boutique hotels. You can also find info on all the latest boutique hotel resort trends. Don't reprint this exact article. Instead, reprint a free unique content version of this same article. |
