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No More Holiday Blues
have always wondered why hotel seems to be getting it
Chris Isaac wrote the song, right.
"Blue Hotel." Perhaps he
was on a trip somewhere and there Boutique hotels differentiate
was no room in the plush Five themselves from larger
Star, so he opted for the chain/branded hotels and motels
reasonably priced hotel. The room by providing personalised level
ended up costing a fortune, the accommodation and services/
place was understaffed, and no facilities. The term "boutique
one bothered to vacuum the carpet hotel" originates in North
or notice he was there. After America and describes an
this thoroughly miserable intimate, usually luxurious or
experience, he wrote this song, quirky hotel environment.
which became a hit based purely Typically, boutique hotels are
on the fact that so many people styled in a themed, tasteful
related! and/or aspirational manner.
Although usually considerably
Turn of Times smaller than a mainstream hotel,
ranging from 3 to 100 guest
Unfortunately, hotels are no rooms, boutique hotels are fitted
longer the genteel places they with telephony and internet
used to be. No longer do they services, air-conditioning,
conjure up thoughts of comfort, honesty bars and often cable/pay
smiles-on-arrival, good service TV. Hotel staff is often
and delicious food. For nearly a available on a 24-hour basis.
decade now, people have steered Many boutique hotels have on-site
clear of hotels and occupancy has dining facilities, and the
dropped dramatically. With so majority offer bars and lounges,
many people in the hotel industry which may also be open to the
getting it wrong. The boutique public. Examples now exist
worldwide, which include exotic handling guests can be taken to
locations like South Africa. another level.
The Boutique Critique The right atmosphere is a major
contributing factor to the
What makes one hotel a boutique success of a boutique hotel:
while another is not? There are décor, ambience, personalised
several factors to bear in mind. service, attitude of management
One is size. The maximum number and staff, and how these
of rooms allowable for a boutique ingredients combine together to
hotel is generally one hundred. create the right amount of flare
that guarantees guests an
Personal service generally exceptional experience.
distinguishes the small
independent hotel from the large Anticipating the needs of guests,
chains; it is important to learning about each person's
evaluate the areas of guest requirements, when and how they
interaction and the impact of the want something, will be the
ambience. Personally greeting difference between a return visit
guests in a warm, efficient and a no-show. A boutique hotel
manner as opposed to them is supposed to have just the
wandering around aimlessly on the right amount of panache you would
55th floor is the great plus of a expect from a design hotel.
boutique hotel. The intimacy of Guests should feel relaxed,
the space allows for the personal pampered and impossibly special.
touch and your professionalism in A key recipe for return visits.
About the Author:
The Fabz Estate http://www.fabz.co.za offers a better life for all. It has literally been constructed brick-by-brick by every member of the Fabris family. Located between Lonehill and Fourways in Johannesburg, this hotel has a peaceful, farm-like ambience. The level of care and service make it a true 'boutique hotel.'
Source: www.isnare.com
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