By Sikha Thakur
Hotel selection is the first query that peeps in mind while making one’s travel plan. After a tiring day the travelers always want a comfortable night to relax and chill. Deciding on hotels are always a matter of concern, hence the question arises whether boutique or general hotels. The basic difference between the both are the facilities and comfort levels.
Boutiques are independent and lifestyle hotels. In a study, revealed in November 2015 to October 2017, the growth of boutique hotels in US was 43 per cent, expecting bright future as reports –
- Optimism – Almost every other hotelier wants to expand 40 per cent of their business in next six months.
- More customization and personalization – Tailor-make services including online check-in, keyless entry systems and TV are on the priority list of the guests. This concept has been utilized by OYO rooms as well which provide all the basic facilities like free breakfast, WiFi connectivity and couple friendly options. Travelers expect hoteliers to use guest profiling technology for better services with growing demands.
- Immersive experiences – The travelers want to experience all that the destination has to provide and feel like a local. They want to have an immersive experience while visiting the destination.
- Laid back luxury – For traveler’s luxury has many definitions – it is no more limited to luxurious rooms or booking a five star hotel. But it is about the intensity and impact that they want to feel and connect with. The travel operators generously try to deliver intimate, finely calibrated experiences. Boutique hoteliers are using every technology and marketing solutions for their guests, boost themselves in tuned with the competitions. The trends and future plans are on continuous update. These make boutique hotels different from main stream hotels or general hotels.
- Authenticity – Travelers want to experience authentic local flavors rather than the amenities the general hotels offer. The importance of local flavor is more important. Mercure Arbat hotel is unique and provide an opportunity stay. The boutique hotel is walking distance from the historical centre of Moscow. The pedestrian street is famous for its artists, theaters, souvenir stalls and shops.
- Nimble – Boutique hotels are faster than general hotels as they respond to the travelers’ demand and market trends more easily. They have creative approach towards the travelers and accomplish a lot within the tight budgets. The Adabco Boutique hotel is the best choice considering its location and proximity. The hotel is a beautiful combination of old world charm and modern luxuries. An ideal stay for both business and long term planned holidays with families.
- Luxury – Boutique hotels believe that luxury doesn’t mean expensive but services that is beyond the imagination of the travelers.
Hotel Yountville is famous for its rental bikes service besides other boutique facilities.
Boutique hotels come in different culture, stature and forms. The properties assess the budget of the travelers and take care of their comfort zone accordingly, hence establishing another remarkable feature of the hotels.