One of the things that marks out a boutique hotel from others is the high standard of service it offers. Why do hotel services matter? As long as the bed’s comfortable and the food’s edible, does it matter how the hotel treats you? For discerning guests, the answer’s “yes”. A hotel’s reputation is often based on its service – from…
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Livin Large In Small Boutique Hotels In Cornwall
They pretend to hate the flashbulbs. They sulk, and pout when confronted with an army of cameras. But make no mistake about it: the Paris Hiltons, Britney Spearses, and Jessica Simpsons love paparazzi attention. It is the best brand exposure they can possibly get. It’s free, relentless, and its right there on their doorstep – literally! That’s why you will…
More Boutique For Your Money
Individuality matters to hotels in the boutique sector. These small, chic hotels endeavour to ensure that you get the best possible experience during your stay. Staying at a boutique hotel is about more than just staying in a quirky building or having an MP3 player in your room. A truly hip hotel looks at the complete experience a guest can…
Hotels That Give A Little Bit Extra
A boutique hotel will often provide additional services that guests in large chain hotels won’t find. One of the joys of staying in a boutique hotel is that a range of activities can be arranged for you. Countryside retreats provide a number of options within their own grounds, whilst city and beach hotels have local contacts and can help you…
Quick Guide To Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is busy, noisy and full of adventures to be had. To experience South America in full party mode, visit Rio de Janeiro at Carnaval time, but stay in a boutique hotel so that you have an oasis of calm to return to. Where is it? Rio de Janeiro is on the Brazilian coast, looking out to the…
Boutique City Hotels
Finding a good hotel from the hundreds that populate the world’s biggest cities can be a daunting task, and choosing the wrong one can ruin your trip. Staying in a city gives you the opportunity to sample some of the best historical, cultural and cosmopolitan offerings in the world. From modern art galleries to internationally-famous theatres; exquisite cuisine to early-morning…
More Than Rooms And Food
In general, we have low expectations of our hotels. As long as the room is decent and the food’s OK, we won’t complain. Boutique hotels hope to change that attitude. Hotel rooms aren’t cheap, so what do we get for our money? In many cases, it’s not much. A reasonable room that’s clean, a bathroom that’s functional and food that’s…
Pick A Hotel With Personality
What does individuality mean in the hotel industry? As far as boutiques are concerned, it’s not just about being a little bit quirky; hanging modern art on the walls, sticking some designer chairs in the rooms or making all the fittings stainless steel. It’s about a design theme that runs through the hotel from start to finish and affects everything…
Try A Boutique Ski Hotel
Cheaper flights and a wider range of European ski resorts has created a market for boutique hotels in skiing areas. Whilst many people still enjoy staying in chalets or apartments when they ski, many people are opting for a little extra individuality and luxury, and where better to get that than a boutique hotel? Small enough to maintain the intimacy…
Stay In A Hotel Where Quality Matters
An eye for detail and an insistence on quality are two of the main things that distinguish a boutique hotel from any other. There are many characteristics that make up a good boutique hotel; number of rooms, good design and excellent service are among them. Two of the most important are often overlooked though, which is a shame, given the…