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Viewing Choosing a Full-Service Hotel vs. a Condominium ResortChoosing a Full-Service Hotel vs. a Condominium Resort
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For some, a hotel is just a place to rest their head, while to others it is the destination itself. Some look for clean rooms and a good restaurant, but others prefer a variety of activities to keep them occupied during their stay. How do you decide? By Stephanie Larkin The thought of having someone at your service 24 hours a day is appealing whatever your reason for travel. For some, staying in a hotel is just a place to rest their head while to others it is the destination itself. While some look for clean rooms and a good restaurant, others may prefer to have a variety of activities to keep them occupied during their stay. For that reason, hotels are as different as the travelers who stay in them. A traveler may find an inn near the airport very suitable while another insists on five stars in the heart of London. Budget hotels exist for the person who is traveling on a strict budget and there are hotels that cater to the businessperson, offering meeting rooms and other business-related services. Resort hotels are popular with families traveling on holiday, while others prefer the quiet exclusivity of a boutique hotel overlooking the Swiss Alps. Boutique hotels offer a more personalized service and they are often in urban areas that give guests an opportunity to explore a different side of the city they are visiting. What they all have in common is goods and services, in this case, full services. Hotels comprise a very large section of the hospitality industry and are classified as offering full-service, limited-service, or no-service. Full-service hotels offer their guests a host of different amenities, which include at least one restaurant as well as beverage options, be it a coffee bar, cocktail bar or lounge, as well as room service. The larger hotels, which cater to exclusive clientele, quite often have retail shops available for their guests with daily newspapers, gifts, or cosmetics. On top of this, many full-service hotels offer laundry or valet services, and a concierge who can arrange theater tickets and taxis as well as a host of other services. Some boast swimming pools as well as beauty salons, and you may even be able to find a fitness or health center. How are Hotels Categorized? Full-service hotels, such as conference hotels, can be distinguished from one another by different features or services that they offer. Conference hotels provide meeting rooms and accommodation for out-of-town delegates as well as full banqueting services. While there are no hotels categorized as "wedding hotels", very large weddings are easily hosted in this type of hotel as they not only provide accommodation for the wedding party, but also host the ceremony in beautifully decorated rooms while providing full catering services. There are hotels dedicated to casino gambling, offering legal gambling on the same premises along with all the services you may want to find in a full-service hotel. Some casino hotels also contain conference or wedding facilities. Merging Full-Service with Condominium-Style Rooms Condominium resorts are becoming more popular and quite a few luxury full-service hotels are adding this option to their services. They tend to be very large establishments and because of this are usually managed by luxury hotel chains. However, they can also be independently owned and affiliated with a hotel chain through franchise agreements. This allows them the opportunity to participate in a national reservation service and gives the impression that they belong to a larger group. The main point is that they provide guests with the services and amenities offered by a full-service hotel. More often referred to as resort hotels, these accommodations are directed toward families on vacation, but they also offer a guest the option of longer stays. They are frequently set in exotic locations, but can also be found in cities. They offer luxurious accommodations comprising of apartments complete with kitchens, living and dining areas, and separated bedrooms. They offer guests a host of recreational facilities that are suited to locations in which they are set. Typically, you can find these resorts in vacation destinations like Disney World for instance, but most often, they are close to nature such as the sea or the mountains. Among the facilities they offer are swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, or other sporting activities like skiing, depending on location. They cater to your children by offering game rooms and supervised entertainment while the adults can make use of beauty spas or health centers. These types of destinations are a great way to combine business with pleasure, and make perfect conference venues. While delegates are kept busy attending meetings during the day, their families are free to explore and partake in the many activities that are designed to keep them entertained and amused. In the evening, babysitters can be arranged while you dine. Due to the nature of their business, occupancy may fluctuate greatly with the seasons, and because of this, you may find great off-season offers and other incentives. About the Author: Stephanie Larkin is a freelance writer who writes about a wide range of topics involving the travel industry. Ms. Larkin also writes about the service side of the travel industry, including travel deals one would find by working with a travel agent. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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