Resort and boutique hotel trends
June 1, 2008 by Robert Aiemens
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How much do you know regarding the different hotels in business today? Do you know anything regarding the latest boutique hotel resort trends? Some people have no idea that they have a choice to the kind of hotel room they can enjoy. Why? They are bombarded by commercials from bigger name hotels like the Holiday Inn or Ramada Limited.
Among these big chain name hotels, lie two other choicesthe second most common overnight places are the bed and breakfast inns such as the Holladay House located in Virginia. However, the third kind of hotel is not widely known but offers just as much and more than the other two can provide. These are known as boutique hotels.
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.
Boutique hotel owners will use their surroundings to come up with a theme fo the hotel. For example, the city of Santa Fe has a boutique hotel that uses the southwest culture of the Native Americans. The hotel, called the Anasazi Inn, uses handmade throws, rugs and pottery.
Other hotels choose to base their theme around a time in history. New Orleans hotels are based around the 19th Century. Over in San Francisco’s Hotel Union Square, it is decorated according to the Prohibition era. You will find black granite, cream and travertine tiles.
These kinds of hotels are not limited to the United States. In fact, there are several in cities around the world including but not limited to: Paris, Istanbul, Cannes and even Seville. Each boutique hotel has something to offers its guests. If you like the idea of opening a boutique, finances are readily available to entrepreneurs and business groups from boutique hotel lenders.
The average hotel sise has 25-50 rooms. You will also find some boutique hotels with 8-10 rooms, with others having over 100 rooms. The smaller sizes of these hotels allow the employees to focus a lot more on customer services, and personalizing their guests stay.
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.
Some Boutique hotels constantly upgrade the features of the hotel. It’s not a build once set forever approach, but an ongoing improvement strategy. Don’t worry the features are merely upgraded luxuries, so you won’t see or hear any major construction works. Many rooms have access to wi-fi internet, and come with a private bath. Those on business trips can book a meeting room. Larger boutiqe hotels have spa’s, fitness suites and swimming pools. Just like at larger chain hotels, restaurants and bars are available on site for guests to enjoy.
If you are looking something more appealing than a standard hotel, when on vacation or business, you have the option of choosing a boutique hotel. The extra cost is worth it. Who wouldn’t mind paying a little extra for this kind of service. If you are looking for a one off experience, boutique hotels will exceed your expectations.
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