3 ACCOMMODATION TYPES. Bed & Breakfast. BackpackerHostel. BoutiqueHotel. GuestHouse

3 ACCOMMODATION TYPES

Bed & Breakfast

· A Bed and Breakfast (B& B) is a private home in which guests can be accommodated at night in private bedrooms (which may or may not have private bathrooms).

· The owner or manager lives in the house or on the property. The public areas of the house, such as kitchen and lounge have either limited access for guests, or are shared with the host family to some degree.

· The business may be run as a secondary occupation.

· Breakfast is included in the price (generally either continental or full-English). Othermealsmaybeavailablebyarrangement.

BackpackerHostel

· A hostel (or backpacker) establishment is aimed at the budget traveller and generally attracts a younger clientele.

· Bedrooms are in a dormitory style (shared) and bathrooms are shared, although private bedrooms may be available.

· Light meals may be available in addition to the room rate.

BoutiqueHotel

· A boutique hotel is a 5 star establishment providing all the features and facilities of a normal hotel, in a unique and exclusive style.

· These properties are generally small, feature top class service and are marketed to the affluent.

GuestHouse

· A guesthouse is generally a private home which has been converted for the dedicated and exclusive use of guest accommodation.

· The public areas of the establishment are for the exclusive use of the guests. The owner or manager either lives off-site, or in an entirely separate area within the property.

· A Guesthouse offers a wider range of services than a B& B, and usually caters for all meals.