Ten Reasons
to Stay in a
Boutique Hotel
This article is courtesy of El Portal
Sedona Hotel
W
hen you travel, there
are always plenty of
options when it
comes to choosing
accommodations. All too
often, travelers fall back on wellworn choices, choosing the stay at
a large, chain hotel with buildings
in multiple cities in many different
countries. This is an understandable
decision because the traveler knows
exactly what they’re getting
when they book with these larger
companies. However, what isn’t
talked about nearly as often is what
is missed when a chain hotel is
picked over a boutique hotel. Yes,
you know what you’re getting, but
that’s because it is the same in
every single city in every single
country, which results in a less rich
traveling experience. Staying at a
boutique hotel can provide a far
richer experience when it comes
to exploring the area and the
accommodations provided. Here are
the top ten reasons to stay in a
boutique hotel instead of a large
chain when you come to Sedona.
1. Unique experience: Staying at a
boutique hotel means that you’ll get
an experience you cannot get any
place else on the planet. The hotel
is unique, one of a kind, and what it
offers travelers can’t be replicated
any place else.
2. More personal service: Many
boutique hotels have a lower
capacity – fewer rooms overall are
available – so it’s possible for owners
and staff to provide a much more
personalized experience for their
guests. They will recognize your
face, pet and be more aware of
any needs you may have.
3. Location: Many boutique hotels
are located in the heart of the city
– their smaller size is less disruptive
and means they don’t need to be on
the outskirts. These hotels are often
closest to shopping, dining, and
adventures.
4. No Two Stays are the same:
Boutique hotels change with the
years and the seasons in a way that
large chain hotels simply cannot do.
You can stay in different rooms with
radically different aesthetics and lay
outs, experience different events,
and much more.
5. Knowledgeable staff: The
staff at a boutique hotel are often
local, dedicated and incredibly
knowledgeable about the area,
which allows them to help guests
with more nuance and detail than
the staff of a large hotel.
6. Local connections: A boutique hotel
is a local business, which makes it easier
for them to make connections to other
local businesses. This can include
partnerships with restaurants, tour
agencies, spas, and many others that
guests can benefit from when they stay.
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