Going on vacation? Think about booking a boutique hotel
No commentsBig brand name hotels are usually the first thought, when booking vacation accomodation. They’re great to enjoy a relaxed break. But what if you want something different? You can try a stay in a boutique hotel. They offer the same amenities as a chain hotel and more.
Boutique hotels are designed to give their guests something more than a mainstream hotel can provide. What may this be? Personal attention. Boutique hotel owners and employees will go above and beyond to be sure their guests are happy with their room and their stay.
Boutique hotels can be found anywhere in the world including the United States of America. Although this is the case, many people are not as aware of them. Why? When you turn on your television, you see commercials about families staying at a particular hotel as they travel the US. Although they can be built from new, you will find historic buildings housing a lot of boutiques.
Owners of larger boutique hotels, rooms in the double digits and more, may install a fitness center, swimming pool and spa for their guests. Some hotels have an upper deck where guests/visitors can enjoy a meal while looking out at the countryside. They usually have a restaurant and bar on the lower floor/lobby area for guests to take pleasure in as well.
As stated already, boutique hotels have a theme they portray. Yet, how do owners come up with a theme that will catch a person’s eye? One of the best ways is to utilize the cultural surrounding of the hotel. The Anasazi Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico uses its southwest region culture to accent its home. There are many items from the Native American culture hanging about in the hotel including handmade throw rugs and pottery too.
While many hotels use their surroundings to come up with a theme, some boutique hotels stick with a time period. One such place is New Orleans. However, there are other places including a hotel in San Francisco. Hotel Union Square has a Prohibition era theme in its rooms and halls. Each room and hallway has a black granite and cream travertine tile.
You will find boutiques in California, New York City, Cannes, Istanbul, Russia, you name it a boutique will be somewhere in the vicinity. Each hotel has something unique to offer its guests. From the local culture of native American indians, to the avantegarde cultural references of The Hotel Greulich, in Zurich,Switzerland.
If you find a boutique hotel you are interested in staying in, you should realize that a short notice reservation is likely not going to work. Most boutique hotels have a limited amount of rooms. They average out around 25 to 50 rooms. There are some boutique hotels which have over 100 rooms and others that have only three or four rooms to stay in. These small number of rooms allow employees to get to know their guests. Be sure to put your reservation in as soon as you know when you will be leaving on your vacation/business trip.
Boutique hotels can be a little more expensive than an average hotel. But the price is more than worth it. Luxury spas, fantastic service, opulent surroundings are all at the beckon of your fingertips.
Do you want something more on your vacation? Then don’t worry about the money try a boutique hotel and see what you are missing.
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