Nowadays whenever anyone makes plans for their holiday, vacation or a business trip, they ask themselves the question – why don’t I stay or book ourselves at a boutique hotel rather than a regular hotel?
We all know that accommodation while holidaying plays a very important role in making your holiday a hit or a flop. It can add an extra spice in your experiences from that holiday. But it holds a big surprise that 80 percent of people don’t take it as seriously as it should be and choose any hotel to stay during their vacations. If you have got your vacation arranged by a tour operator, then there is no doubt that they will provide you a hotel which will look more like any other on the same street with same bedrooms, same bathroom fittings, same furnishing on the wall and for the staff of that hotel, you are just a customer rather than a guest.
Five star hotels or the chain hotels are acceptable but what if at the same cost, you can get the service as fit for a king, you will be staying in a hotel where everyone cares about you and your tastes and your choices, you could be facing the staff whose every action will show you that they are making every effort to make your stay as pleasurable as possible – welcome to the world of boutique hotels. Now, the question is how are boutique hotels different?
A big hotel is built on the same theme. Everything looks same and identical. According to critics, you go to any hotel, anywhere in the world; you will not feel the difference. The reason is that, its rooms, its bathrooms, its lobby, its corridor, its swimming pool area, all look the same. Boutique hotels on the other hand are designed very creatively and have minds working behind them. That is why no boutique hotel will appear the same. Boutique hotels are not just different from each other, but most of them even have their rooms different from each other, giving you plenty of choice of themes and allowing to stay in a room which is more compatible with your personality.
In boutique hotels, guests are taken as priority and the main thing is they are treated as guests and not as a customer. These hotels know all guest requests are handled first, hence; most of their time goes in arranging all the things as per the taste and likings of their guests. Boutique hotels also have to work under the principle of rooms for guests and public area for sharing, intermingling and meeting each other. Boutique hotel ensures that every room has its own style and it has to be, according to the interest of the guest. They also check that the guest spends most of his time in the hotel rather than basking around. Probably, this could be the reason why boutique hotels concentrate more on quality and size of the room, rather than the quantity. By this they can provide a very uniquely designed bathroom, big bed with royal looks, and open areas in and around your room. The main emphasis is laid on making you see the hotel rather than the tourist destinations of that particular area. They want to make everyone come to a boutique hotel once and then go there every time.
Staying in a boutique hotel will definitely give you something more than what you get by staying in any other hotel. You will surely want to tell others about its qualities rather than counting infinite shortcomings of some form of the hotel.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Boutique hotels – going out of their way to make you feel comfortable
In the industry of boutique hotels, what matters the most is the individuality of the hotel. These small-sized hotels known as boutique hotels make every effort to supply you the best unforgettable memories of the hotel when you check-out. When you stay in a boutique hotel its like that you are staying in an old-fashioned building or simply having a big bed in your room. A boutique hotel tries to give you the complete luxurious experience as far your stay is concerned. They will provide you designer and antique bath-fittings, nice window draperies to excellent room service. With every action, they try to make you feel that you have gained the value for your money.
These boutique hotel make your stay pleasant than other hotels because they include many things in the cost of your hotel room that others can only think of and these additional services and facilities make boutique hotels a place worth staying doesn’t matter how expensive it is. Not only this, there are many services that are available for free for which you have to pay heavily in other form of hotels.
Boutique hotels know how to serve their business guests as well as guests who are on holiday. They know what are the things that a guest might need while on a business trip. Therefore, in business suites internet, fax machines, computer, telephone with international calling facility, cable and satellite T.V, all are readily available for the guests. Some boutique hotels also use the technology of key-less entry system and technically controlled window curtains and screens.
Hotels in the sector of boutique hotels offer best quality spas and other relaxing techniques for their guests. They know that people today, love to relax using these relaxation methods. Many boutique hotels includes full Turkish Baths [ideal for getting yourself relaxed after a day full of enjoyment] in their packages and some boutique hotels have their own signature spas and specialized bath and massage treatment available for guests. Boutique hotels have an excellent arrangement of swimming pools and gyms which goes along with Jacuzzi bath and herbal massages just to make sure that the guests find no excuse to go out of their hotel or find any shortcomings in that hotel.
Boutique hotels need a special mention when it comes of serving food to the guests. Infact, food plays the most important role while describing the boutique hotel. Although, some boutique hotels have the tendency to care more for their looks and not the food but most of them take wining and dining also as importantly as other aspects of the hotel. Boutique hotels takes every necessary step to make their restaurant area as stylish and as modern as possible and tries to attract more guests by their chic and modish dining area. Boutique hotels hire chefs from local area so that the guests get the taste and the flavor of that region. On the other hand, these chefs are also equipped to prepare any classic or modern dish as per the desire of their guests.
It is said for boutique hotels that by good styling and tasty cooking, they can come under the category of ‘the best’ and can make people come to your hotel even for the smallest excuse.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
These boutique hotel make your stay pleasant than other hotels because they include many things in the cost of your hotel room that others can only think of and these additional services and facilities make boutique hotels a place worth staying doesn’t matter how expensive it is. Not only this, there are many services that are available for free for which you have to pay heavily in other form of hotels.
Boutique hotels know how to serve their business guests as well as guests who are on holiday. They know what are the things that a guest might need while on a business trip. Therefore, in business suites internet, fax machines, computer, telephone with international calling facility, cable and satellite T.V, all are readily available for the guests. Some boutique hotels also use the technology of key-less entry system and technically controlled window curtains and screens.
Hotels in the sector of boutique hotels offer best quality spas and other relaxing techniques for their guests. They know that people today, love to relax using these relaxation methods. Many boutique hotels includes full Turkish Baths [ideal for getting yourself relaxed after a day full of enjoyment] in their packages and some boutique hotels have their own signature spas and specialized bath and massage treatment available for guests. Boutique hotels have an excellent arrangement of swimming pools and gyms which goes along with Jacuzzi bath and herbal massages just to make sure that the guests find no excuse to go out of their hotel or find any shortcomings in that hotel.
Boutique hotels need a special mention when it comes of serving food to the guests. Infact, food plays the most important role while describing the boutique hotel. Although, some boutique hotels have the tendency to care more for their looks and not the food but most of them take wining and dining also as importantly as other aspects of the hotel. Boutique hotels takes every necessary step to make their restaurant area as stylish and as modern as possible and tries to attract more guests by their chic and modish dining area. Boutique hotels hire chefs from local area so that the guests get the taste and the flavor of that region. On the other hand, these chefs are also equipped to prepare any classic or modern dish as per the desire of their guests.
It is said for boutique hotels that by good styling and tasty cooking, they can come under the category of ‘the best’ and can make people come to your hotel even for the smallest excuse.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
Definitions don’t do justice to Boutique hotels
The word “boutique hotel” has become synonymous and tantamount with the luxury and comfort we get in a place which is something other than a contemporary hotel. The design and the arrangement that we get to see here is very original and in true meanings, they attract the crowd and other things have nothing to do with this. These all are available at considerably moderate prices. Some of the very famous boutique hotels of America are The Royalton Hotel, The Paramount Hotel, The Mercer Hotel in New York, The Triton in San Francisco, and The Hotel Delano in Miami.
These are some latest examples of grand boutique hotels but the history of boutique hotels is almost three decades old and was first witnessed in London with the opening of Blakes Hotel in 1981. This hotel was opened in a very grand and lavish Victorian townhouse. This hotel gained huge popularity because none of the two rooms had the same kind of interior decoration and setting and the interior decoration of the restaurant was as beautiful as never seen before. According to Mr. Chekitan Dev, professor of marketing at Cornell University’s Hotel School, boutique hotels think beyond the ordinary services of providing a clean and comfortable bed and a big bathroom and fulfills the needs of the guests in the way the guests want. He further says that he himself feels like a 25 years old man when in a boutique hotel despite of being 55 years old. Such vibrant and energetic is the boutique hotel.
Unlike other hotels which can be defined on the basis of its qualities and amenities, it’s very hard to define a boutique hotel. The name itself reflects that it is smaller in size as compared to other hotels but it is very frequently seen that a boutique may have 200+ rooms. Boutique hotels are very capricious when defined in terms of qualities and services. Every boutique hotel differs a lot with the other when compared in this mode. One hotel can offer a very grand range of services but the same will not turn down your bed at night, many hotels will install a stall shower with a bathtub. Rooms can be very small, very constricted corridors. These boutique hotels are basically opened in renovated and revamped old buildings. The smallest of rooms will have a bar, excellent window furnishings and many other things to distinguish them from other five or seven star hotels.
Although it is said that no boutique hotels are same still, there are many things, through which one can recognize a boutique hotel. Things like candles in the lounge, leather and velvet coverings, big shaped furniture and unusual shape of lighting are for sure. Other than this, you can recognize a boutique hotel by seeing canvas or plush and very vibrant colors rather than chintz and damask. And then also, if you are doubtful about whether it’s a boutique hotel, go back to the main entry and check the doorman out. If he is young, handsome, well-dressed and most importantly dressed in black from head to toe, then you have reached at the right place - a boutique hotel.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
These are some latest examples of grand boutique hotels but the history of boutique hotels is almost three decades old and was first witnessed in London with the opening of Blakes Hotel in 1981. This hotel was opened in a very grand and lavish Victorian townhouse. This hotel gained huge popularity because none of the two rooms had the same kind of interior decoration and setting and the interior decoration of the restaurant was as beautiful as never seen before. According to Mr. Chekitan Dev, professor of marketing at Cornell University’s Hotel School, boutique hotels think beyond the ordinary services of providing a clean and comfortable bed and a big bathroom and fulfills the needs of the guests in the way the guests want. He further says that he himself feels like a 25 years old man when in a boutique hotel despite of being 55 years old. Such vibrant and energetic is the boutique hotel.
Unlike other hotels which can be defined on the basis of its qualities and amenities, it’s very hard to define a boutique hotel. The name itself reflects that it is smaller in size as compared to other hotels but it is very frequently seen that a boutique may have 200+ rooms. Boutique hotels are very capricious when defined in terms of qualities and services. Every boutique hotel differs a lot with the other when compared in this mode. One hotel can offer a very grand range of services but the same will not turn down your bed at night, many hotels will install a stall shower with a bathtub. Rooms can be very small, very constricted corridors. These boutique hotels are basically opened in renovated and revamped old buildings. The smallest of rooms will have a bar, excellent window furnishings and many other things to distinguish them from other five or seven star hotels.
Although it is said that no boutique hotels are same still, there are many things, through which one can recognize a boutique hotel. Things like candles in the lounge, leather and velvet coverings, big shaped furniture and unusual shape of lighting are for sure. Other than this, you can recognize a boutique hotel by seeing canvas or plush and very vibrant colors rather than chintz and damask. And then also, if you are doubtful about whether it’s a boutique hotel, go back to the main entry and check the doorman out. If he is young, handsome, well-dressed and most importantly dressed in black from head to toe, then you have reached at the right place - a boutique hotel.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
Friday, August 31, 2007
Boutique hotels – much more than just accommodation
The main and the most highlighted difference between a boutique hotel and a contemporary five star hotel is the feel of getting a very personal attention in boutique hotels. The staff of boutique hotels shows their deep interest in making your stay more and more pleasant. They are also habitual of providing special attention to their guests. It is often said that if you want to live like an emperor, stay in a boutique hotel. Usually, it is seen that the location of these boutique hotels are so close to the tourism hotspots of that city and this makes very convenient for the guests to visit those sites and come back to hotel whenever they want. These boutique hotels have one aim and that is to make your visit a cherished one.
As told earlier, staff of the boutique hotels take deep interest in your presence their. They are readily available to guide you on outdoor activities you can do in that area, sights you must see and the attractions of that town, city or state. By this, we can guess that when someone stays in a boutique hotel, he will not only enjoy the lavish and very imperial lodging but he also gets an assurance that he is not going to miss any attractions of the particular location.
There is no big story behind the dawn of these boutique hotels. The two very first boutique hotels of the world are the Blakes hotel in south Kensington, London and the Bedford in union square. These were two self-proclaimed boutique hotel and were opened in 1981 whereas the Morgan hotel in Murray hill in New York is believed to be the first boutique hotel receiving official acknowledgement. This hotel was owned by Mr. Ian Schrager and was started in 1984. Since then, countless boutique hotels have been opened all throughout the world.
There is no fix definition of a boutique hotel but major part of experts in this industry say that a boutique hotel should be a matchless style, a peculiarity in its architecture and design. They say that a boutique hotel should be beyond standardization. Its definition should be given by its customers and that definition sets the standard for that hotel.
The size of the hotel also plays an important role in deciding the description of a boutique hotel. A hotel having more than 150 rooms cant be called a boutique hotel because in this situation guests starts getting the experience they get in normal type hotels. This experience does not stand anywhere around the experience one can get in a boutique hotel.
Although every effort is made to make two boutique hotels totally different but still, they share very common characteristics. These characteristics are their locations, product quality, its popularity in market and its approach. If all these factors are of top class then it is sure that a boutique hotel will gain a huge success.
So, in the end, it can be said that in current scenario where no one will hesitate in spending money to get the best, boutique hotel is the perfect answer to all your accommodation needs while holidaying. There is no doubt that a wisely chosen boutique hotel, its comfort and services will coerce you to reiterate your trip every year.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
As told earlier, staff of the boutique hotels take deep interest in your presence their. They are readily available to guide you on outdoor activities you can do in that area, sights you must see and the attractions of that town, city or state. By this, we can guess that when someone stays in a boutique hotel, he will not only enjoy the lavish and very imperial lodging but he also gets an assurance that he is not going to miss any attractions of the particular location.
There is no big story behind the dawn of these boutique hotels. The two very first boutique hotels of the world are the Blakes hotel in south Kensington, London and the Bedford in union square. These were two self-proclaimed boutique hotel and were opened in 1981 whereas the Morgan hotel in Murray hill in New York is believed to be the first boutique hotel receiving official acknowledgement. This hotel was owned by Mr. Ian Schrager and was started in 1984. Since then, countless boutique hotels have been opened all throughout the world.
There is no fix definition of a boutique hotel but major part of experts in this industry say that a boutique hotel should be a matchless style, a peculiarity in its architecture and design. They say that a boutique hotel should be beyond standardization. Its definition should be given by its customers and that definition sets the standard for that hotel.
The size of the hotel also plays an important role in deciding the description of a boutique hotel. A hotel having more than 150 rooms cant be called a boutique hotel because in this situation guests starts getting the experience they get in normal type hotels. This experience does not stand anywhere around the experience one can get in a boutique hotel.
Although every effort is made to make two boutique hotels totally different but still, they share very common characteristics. These characteristics are their locations, product quality, its popularity in market and its approach. If all these factors are of top class then it is sure that a boutique hotel will gain a huge success.
So, in the end, it can be said that in current scenario where no one will hesitate in spending money to get the best, boutique hotel is the perfect answer to all your accommodation needs while holidaying. There is no doubt that a wisely chosen boutique hotel, its comfort and services will coerce you to reiterate your trip every year.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
What exactly is a Boutique hotel?
In recent years, boutique hotels have emerged as the most liked guest accommodation all over the world. But the ironic fact here is that no one exactly knows what is the real meaning of the term ‘boutique’ or why this term is used in connection with hotels and what are the benefits of staying in this type of hotels.
But the one thing which is very clear among the hoteliers is the fact that they know exactly what qualities or what characteristics will make their hotel a boutique hotel. The first quality is none other than size of the hotel. It is often questioned as to how many rooms should be there in a boutique hotel? As per the connoisseurs of this business, a hotel with not more than 100 rooms can be pompously called a boutique hotel.
The second quality or characteristic is the atmosphere of that hotel. It is resolutely believed that atmosphere is a very significant factor for any boutique hotel. Here, the definition of atmosphere is the sum of all facilities and ethereal services that make a stay, an outstanding one. When used in context of boutique hotels, the term atmosphere comprise of decor, ambience, personalized service, mind-set of hotel staff and most importantly a know-how of how these all can combine and create a sense of closeness among the guests which will further add to the popularity of any hotel. As per “Boutique Hotels International”, an atmosphere filled with sense of intimacy is a must have factor for boutique hotels without which a hotel cannot be called a boutique hotel. The problem occurs when this atmosphere is to be created without acquaintance. In hotel industry, intimacy is defined as professional caring, professional warmness and professional personalized services. Note that the word professional is included everywhere which means everything is handled very professionally. The term familiarity here means calling guests’ by their first name rather than Sir or Madame, hugs, big hand shakes and others.
Another factor which every boutique hotel must have is a great service. Let me explain the meaning of “great service”. The staff of a boutique hotel should predict or should know in advance, the needs and requirements of their guests rather than just responding it when asked to do so. Knowing what your guests want, when they want, how they want and presenting it in that way just before time is what makes a big gap between a good service and a great service. That’s why it is said that that a boutique must have a great service.
Another very important factor for a boutique hotel to be called a boutique hotel is its very unique theme. A unique theme has become a very important factor and with time it is gaining more and more importance. This fact can be supported by the example that we can see different themes in every boutique hotel from New York to Washington. Original artwork in lobbies, designer equipments in bathrooms, complimentary wine and champagne, guest’s favorite CD collection, all these are very important factors in making a hotel a boutique hotel.
With all these factors included, the definition of a boutique hotel could be, it is an accommodation that makes their guests feel happy and contented while staying there, makes them feel extraordinary, makes them to realize that they should revert soon and makes them to recognize that this hotel is worth discussing with others.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
But the one thing which is very clear among the hoteliers is the fact that they know exactly what qualities or what characteristics will make their hotel a boutique hotel. The first quality is none other than size of the hotel. It is often questioned as to how many rooms should be there in a boutique hotel? As per the connoisseurs of this business, a hotel with not more than 100 rooms can be pompously called a boutique hotel.
The second quality or characteristic is the atmosphere of that hotel. It is resolutely believed that atmosphere is a very significant factor for any boutique hotel. Here, the definition of atmosphere is the sum of all facilities and ethereal services that make a stay, an outstanding one. When used in context of boutique hotels, the term atmosphere comprise of decor, ambience, personalized service, mind-set of hotel staff and most importantly a know-how of how these all can combine and create a sense of closeness among the guests which will further add to the popularity of any hotel. As per “Boutique Hotels International”, an atmosphere filled with sense of intimacy is a must have factor for boutique hotels without which a hotel cannot be called a boutique hotel. The problem occurs when this atmosphere is to be created without acquaintance. In hotel industry, intimacy is defined as professional caring, professional warmness and professional personalized services. Note that the word professional is included everywhere which means everything is handled very professionally. The term familiarity here means calling guests’ by their first name rather than Sir or Madame, hugs, big hand shakes and others.
Another factor which every boutique hotel must have is a great service. Let me explain the meaning of “great service”. The staff of a boutique hotel should predict or should know in advance, the needs and requirements of their guests rather than just responding it when asked to do so. Knowing what your guests want, when they want, how they want and presenting it in that way just before time is what makes a big gap between a good service and a great service. That’s why it is said that that a boutique must have a great service.
Another very important factor for a boutique hotel to be called a boutique hotel is its very unique theme. A unique theme has become a very important factor and with time it is gaining more and more importance. This fact can be supported by the example that we can see different themes in every boutique hotel from New York to Washington. Original artwork in lobbies, designer equipments in bathrooms, complimentary wine and champagne, guest’s favorite CD collection, all these are very important factors in making a hotel a boutique hotel.
With all these factors included, the definition of a boutique hotel could be, it is an accommodation that makes their guests feel happy and contented while staying there, makes them feel extraordinary, makes them to realize that they should revert soon and makes them to recognize that this hotel is worth discussing with others.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
Boutique hotels on the rise
Traveling has always been one of the most important parts of our lives and keeping this in mind the hotel industry has changed the whole concept of hotels very rapidly in the past few years. Now hotels are no longer a place where one goes because he has no immediate accommodation in that city but these hotels have become more than just a place to stay. These hotels now provide many other integrated services and luxuries like restaurants, swimming pools, gymnasiums, spas and many others.
In the last one decade the rise of boutique hotels has made a huge impression on the hotel industry and is still making it. These boutique hotels are now operating in every major or small city whether it is New York, London, San Francisco and or any part of the world. This concept of boutique hotels basically existed from 1980s. Initially, these boutique hotels were also known as “designer” or “lifestyle” hotels. Morgan hotel of New York was the first to get this label of “boutique hotel”. Now days, everyone is trying to call their hotel a boutique hotel but generally, a boutique hotel is one which is comparatively smaller, and constructed with the purpose of serving their personal customers rather than others. The definition of boutique hotel as per most of the travel and tour agents and websites of this type is, it is a hotel which do not have more than 50 rooms and the aim of this hotel is to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The blast in the numbers of boutique hotels has brought confusion as more and more internal hotel owners are opening their own chain of boutique hotels. Most famous are Starwood and resorts hotels.
After the huge popularity of New York’s Morgan hotel, many boutique hotels have come into existence all across the world especially in the cities that are hotspots in terms of tourism or around them. Let’s take London as an example. Till some time back, it was very hard to find one boutique hotel there but now boutique hotels are seen in every second street and what’s more, bigger hotels are also converting themselves into a boutique hotel. These big boutique hotels are gaining more popularity there as the rents are high and small boutique hotels are not workable often. In last five years or so, many boutique hotels have gained huge popularity in London and some of them are Guest houses in Notting Hill, Baglioni Hotel and the Soho Hotel in Soho.
In our second example, Paris, every type of boutique hotel can promise you a big success. Probably, this is the reason why there is a huge variety and quantity of boutique hotels to choose from. One of the Paris’s oldest boutique hotels is called Montalembert and it is situated on the left bank. The hotels that have been inducted as boutique hotel very recently are Hotel De Sers situated at Avenue Pierre and Hotel Sezz located very near to Eiffel Tower.
The interesting fact about boutique hotels is that the boutique hotels of North America are slightly bigger than the boutique hotels all around the world and this is because of the fact that rents are higher there. But still the boutique hotels are very famous in America.
It is estimated that as the tourism sector will grow the hotel industry especially the boutique hotel industry will also grow and also the fact that the big hoteliers have initiated their expression of interest in boutique hotels, will help this industry flourish for many years to come.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
In the last one decade the rise of boutique hotels has made a huge impression on the hotel industry and is still making it. These boutique hotels are now operating in every major or small city whether it is New York, London, San Francisco and or any part of the world. This concept of boutique hotels basically existed from 1980s. Initially, these boutique hotels were also known as “designer” or “lifestyle” hotels. Morgan hotel of New York was the first to get this label of “boutique hotel”. Now days, everyone is trying to call their hotel a boutique hotel but generally, a boutique hotel is one which is comparatively smaller, and constructed with the purpose of serving their personal customers rather than others. The definition of boutique hotel as per most of the travel and tour agents and websites of this type is, it is a hotel which do not have more than 50 rooms and the aim of this hotel is to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The blast in the numbers of boutique hotels has brought confusion as more and more internal hotel owners are opening their own chain of boutique hotels. Most famous are Starwood and resorts hotels.
After the huge popularity of New York’s Morgan hotel, many boutique hotels have come into existence all across the world especially in the cities that are hotspots in terms of tourism or around them. Let’s take London as an example. Till some time back, it was very hard to find one boutique hotel there but now boutique hotels are seen in every second street and what’s more, bigger hotels are also converting themselves into a boutique hotel. These big boutique hotels are gaining more popularity there as the rents are high and small boutique hotels are not workable often. In last five years or so, many boutique hotels have gained huge popularity in London and some of them are Guest houses in Notting Hill, Baglioni Hotel and the Soho Hotel in Soho.
In our second example, Paris, every type of boutique hotel can promise you a big success. Probably, this is the reason why there is a huge variety and quantity of boutique hotels to choose from. One of the Paris’s oldest boutique hotels is called Montalembert and it is situated on the left bank. The hotels that have been inducted as boutique hotel very recently are Hotel De Sers situated at Avenue Pierre and Hotel Sezz located very near to Eiffel Tower.
The interesting fact about boutique hotels is that the boutique hotels of North America are slightly bigger than the boutique hotels all around the world and this is because of the fact that rents are higher there. But still the boutique hotels are very famous in America.
It is estimated that as the tourism sector will grow the hotel industry especially the boutique hotel industry will also grow and also the fact that the big hoteliers have initiated their expression of interest in boutique hotels, will help this industry flourish for many years to come.
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Boutique Hotels – Holiday in style
Hotel lovers and visitors know what value the French word “Boutique” has in the hotel industry. This name spills grandeur, royalty, uniqueness and in some cases even wackiness. All these elements make boutique hotels a combination to look out for, for the eternal holiday lover who enjoys experimenting and that too, in style.
Location is a very important aspect when it comes to any hotel, more so in case of a boutique hotel. A boutique hotel should be placed in a location that is frequented by travelers. It should be easily accessible by all means of transport. It should be such that most of the landmarks that the tourists come to visit are around the hotel at convenient distances. The location should be peaceful, full of solitude yet bustling with tourists. All this sounds a little hard to achieve and that is how it is, as hunting for an appropriate location for a boutique hotel is certainly not a cakewalk. But a hotel that cracks this step will vouch for the benefits that follow such a careful and well thought about decision.
But due to the lack of space in prime locations, it is a little difficult to find such places. But the hotel lovers have found a way out here too. So converting old palaces and castles and dilapidated buildings into boutique hotels has caught the fascination of many. Of course these structures are extensively renovated and modified to suit the tastes of their customers. And the result is nothing less than exemplary. But it is necessary that when you renovate, you keep the old flavor of the structure intact and then go ahead and make way for more facilities and amenities. For the original charm of the place helps the hotel to blend into the local environment and does not leave the hotel looking like an outcast in the entire setup. All this is also instrumental in dragging tourists to it, as they can then identify with the hotel.
One misconception about boutique hotels is that they have to be flashy and show-off to attract the customers. This is one of the most wrong impressions about these hotels. For there are many hotels around the world that have very simple architecture and interiors, but still they are a hit with the tourists. The service here, needless to say, is on par with the other hotels, but what they offer sometimes is more valuable than the others- lot of privacy and quietude.
Another myth about these hotels is that, any hotel with a theme is a boutique hotel. But the truth remains that a boutique hotel may be a themed hotel but the vice versa need not always be true. For, a boutique hotel is much much more than only the theme. They are an aggregate of far superior things that make them so special and popular.
Every thing in a boutique hotel, and that includes its theme, should be detailed and should be able to strike a chord with its guests. The service should be from the heart to reach the guest’s heart and a good boutique hotel knows about this and follows it religiously. Boutique hotels are replete with all the luxuries that you can ask for. All you have to do is just sit back and relax and decide if you have to come back again or not, which we bet you will!
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
Location is a very important aspect when it comes to any hotel, more so in case of a boutique hotel. A boutique hotel should be placed in a location that is frequented by travelers. It should be easily accessible by all means of transport. It should be such that most of the landmarks that the tourists come to visit are around the hotel at convenient distances. The location should be peaceful, full of solitude yet bustling with tourists. All this sounds a little hard to achieve and that is how it is, as hunting for an appropriate location for a boutique hotel is certainly not a cakewalk. But a hotel that cracks this step will vouch for the benefits that follow such a careful and well thought about decision.
But due to the lack of space in prime locations, it is a little difficult to find such places. But the hotel lovers have found a way out here too. So converting old palaces and castles and dilapidated buildings into boutique hotels has caught the fascination of many. Of course these structures are extensively renovated and modified to suit the tastes of their customers. And the result is nothing less than exemplary. But it is necessary that when you renovate, you keep the old flavor of the structure intact and then go ahead and make way for more facilities and amenities. For the original charm of the place helps the hotel to blend into the local environment and does not leave the hotel looking like an outcast in the entire setup. All this is also instrumental in dragging tourists to it, as they can then identify with the hotel.
One misconception about boutique hotels is that they have to be flashy and show-off to attract the customers. This is one of the most wrong impressions about these hotels. For there are many hotels around the world that have very simple architecture and interiors, but still they are a hit with the tourists. The service here, needless to say, is on par with the other hotels, but what they offer sometimes is more valuable than the others- lot of privacy and quietude.
Another myth about these hotels is that, any hotel with a theme is a boutique hotel. But the truth remains that a boutique hotel may be a themed hotel but the vice versa need not always be true. For, a boutique hotel is much much more than only the theme. They are an aggregate of far superior things that make them so special and popular.
Every thing in a boutique hotel, and that includes its theme, should be detailed and should be able to strike a chord with its guests. The service should be from the heart to reach the guest’s heart and a good boutique hotel knows about this and follows it religiously. Boutique hotels are replete with all the luxuries that you can ask for. All you have to do is just sit back and relax and decide if you have to come back again or not, which we bet you will!
Author Bio
Kobrun Vidisdottir is the Managing Director of the 101 Hotel which is one of the premier Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more information please visit www.101hotel.is
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