Pick A Hotel With Personality

W hat does individuality         and seawater pools for example.    mean in the hotel             In contrast, small hotels that     industry? As far as           are based in cities often reflect  boutiques are concerned, it’s not     either the present-day energy or   just about being a little bit         the historic past of their         quirky; hanging modern art on the     location. Through the use of rich  walls, sticking some designer         colours or minimal materials,      chairs in the rooms or making all     antique furniture, period art and  the fittings stainless steel.         a variety of textiles, designers   It’s about a design theme that        can create a hotel that truly      runs through the hotel from start     reflects its location.             to finish and affects everything                                         from the cushions on the sofas to     Culture                            the dessert menu in the                                                  restaurant.                           Many hotels show influences from                                         different cultures – and not       Location                              always from the culture that’s                                           readily associated with the        Where does the inspiration for        hotel’s location. Therefore, New   this individuality and                England simplicity or Asian        personality come from? For some       colours and textures can show up   hoteliers, it comes from the          in hotels in London or Sydney and  location. It’s unsurprising that      work well, as long as the concept  boutique beach hotels are clean       is properly thought through and    and simple, bringing the colours      sensitively carried out.           and textures of the coast into        Extending a cultural theme to      the building and using                rooms and cuisine often requires   architectural design to allow         a lot of research, particularly    guests to feel at one with the        when it comes to sourcing the      sea; large windows, folding doors     right furniture and accessories,   but if the end result is a truly      hotels are places to be – whether  individual hotel, then the            it is locals using the restaurant  preparation is worthwhile.            or trendy city workers drinking                                          in the bar; using the produce      Community                             from the farm down the road or                                           sharing spa facilities with a      A true boutique hotel becomes an      local retreat, boutique hotels     intrinsic part of the local           make a real effort to integrate    community, and this is part of        into their local community rather  its individuality. Chain hotels       than being set apart from it.      are just places to stay; boutique      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