More Than Rooms And Food

I n general, we have low           finishing touches, and in others   expectations of our hotels.     it might be very subtle, such as   As long as the room is          an Asian influence, or bringing    decent and the food’s OK, we          the colours and textures of the    won’t complain. Boutique hotels       landscape into the hotel.          hope to change that attitude.                                                                                  Above all, it’s the attention to   Hotel rooms aren’t cheap, so what     detail, comfort and style that     do we get for our money? In many      differentiates a boutique room     cases, it’s not much. A               from other hotel rooms. Guests’    reasonable room that’s clean, a       needs are carefully considered     bathroom that’s functional and        from start to finish, so there is  food that’s often not as good as      often a range of exclusive         it should be. These hotels should     toiletries in the bathroom which   now expect to come under pressure     in turn is fitted with the latest  from the smaller, boutique            shower or Jacuzzi bath. The room   sector, where space, design and       will be cleverly designed and      cuisine are all important.            functional so that there’s always                                        somewhere to put your luggage,     The rooms                             plenty of storage space and all                                          the high-tech equipment you need   Unlike mainstream hotels, where       to run your life during your       every room in every hotel is the      stay. The superior levels of       same, boutique hotels strive to       comfort and service at a boutique  create individuality through          hotel is what makes it stand out.  design. These hotels will usually                                        be designed to a theme; in some       The food                           places that theme will be obvious                                        in the room names, the                Although not all boutique hotels   furnishings, the artwork and the      have a fully-operational           restaurant on their premises,         all the locals go to eat is a      many have understood that the         real marketing coup – whether      guest who likes a well-designed       it’s a funky city centre           room will also appreciate good        brasserie, or a formal restaurant  food and wine. Integrating an         in a rural retreat. Many boutique  excellent restaurant into a small     hotels focus on the standard of    hotel is difficult, but if it is      their food – freshly prepared      properly planned and executed, it     breakfasts, light lunches or       can be an additional benefit to       formal dinners – precisely         guests as well as establishing a      because it contributes to the      reputation for the hotel within       overall experience of staying in   the local community. For guests       a small hotel.                     to be staying in the hotel where       About the Author: Chic Retreats is a collection of small, individual hotels around the world that offer the traveller a true taste of luxury and service. Visit our website now by clicking on Boutique Hotels Read more articles by: Chic Retreats Article Source: www.iSnare.com