Big brand name hotels are usually the first thought, when booking vacation accomodation. They’re great to enjoy a relaxed break. But what if you want something different? You can try a stay in a boutique hotel. They offer the same amenities as a chain hotel and more.

If you are looking for a place that offers a bed with friendly hospitality with a feeling of home, then what you are looking for is a boutique hotel. What is a boutique hotel? It is a hotel that is designed in a certain way, designed to a certain theme to give its hotel guests a welcoming feeling.

Most early boutiques started out life in historic buildings. These antique estates where then modernized. All the technological modern conveniences where added. Widescreen tv’s, wireless internet, satellite tv. Room service is added in as well.

Owners of larger boutique hotels, rooms in the double digits and more, may install a fitness center, swimming pool and spa for their guests. Some hotels have an upper deck where guests/visitors can enjoy a meal while looking out at the countryside. They usually have a restaurant and bar on the lower floor/lobby area for guests to take pleasure in as well.

Themes and local culture, artwork and handicrafts play a big impact on a boutique’s decor. This adds a touch of originality and that chain hotels fail to match. This individuality makes them stand out from the chains. If you have ever wondered why all your previous experience at standard hotels have the same resonance, now you know.

While many hotels use their surroundings to come up with a theme, some boutique hotels stick with a time period. One such place is New Orleans. However, there are other places including a hotel in San Francisco. Hotel Union Square has a Prohibition era theme in its rooms and halls. Each room and hallway has a black granite and cream travertine tile.

You will find boutiques in California, New York City, Cannes, Istanbul, Russia, you name it a boutique will be somewhere in the vicinity. Each hotel has something unique to offer its guests. From the local culture of native American indians, to the avantegarde cultural references of The Hotel Greulich, in Zurich,Switzerland.

If this all seems interesting, all you need to do is some research through the World Wide Web. If you want to visit Paris, you do have a choice of hotels including boutique hotels. You need to remember that the boutique hotel you want may not have room for you especially if you wait until the last minute to make the reservation. Why? Many boutique hotels are not very big ranging in size of the single numbers to 100 plus rooms.

While the commercial names like The Hilton are catchy and make you think about that particular brand, sometimes a little research finds you staying somewhere you never even thought about. You should realize that you pay for what you get. A boutique room is not cheap but well worth the cash you spend. With all the amenities you get, there’s no need to stay anywhere else.

Most people would gladly pay the extra premium just for the boutique hotel experience. With luxury treatments, great service and entertainments, local culture and much more, a boutique hotel seems like the obvious vacation choice.

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