Hotel Types Guide

Boutique hotels are small, stylish accommodations typically featuring between 10-100 rooms in unique settings with personalized service. These properties focus on creating a distinctive atmosphere through design, architecture, and bespoke experiences.

Key Characteristics:

• Intimate size with personalized guest attention
• Distinctive character, often with locally-inspired design elements
• Independent ownership or part of small hotel groups
• Unique architecture, often in historic or repurposed buildings
• Attention to artistic details and high-quality furnishings
• Personalized service with high staff-to-guest ratios

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Apart hotels (or apartment hotels) combine the space and functionality of apartment living with hotel-style services and amenities. These accommodations feature fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes and separate living areas, making them ideal for longer stays.

Key Characteristics:

• Self-contained accommodations with kitchen facilities
• Flexible space with separate living and sleeping areas
• Hotel services such as housekeeping, concierge, and sometimes dining
• Longer minimum stays in some properties
• Combination of home comforts with hotel convenience
• Often more cost-effective for extended stays

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Eco lodges are environmentally sustainable accommodations designed to minimize impact on the natural surroundings while providing guests with direct access to nature. These properties emphasize conservation, community involvement, and sustainable practices.

Key Characteristics:

• Environmentally sustainable design and operations
• Integration with natural surroundings
• Use of renewable energy sources
• Water conservation and waste reduction systems
• Support for local communities and conservation efforts
• Nature-based activities and educational experiences

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Luxury resorts are premium, full-service accommodations offering extensive amenities, exceptional service, and often spectacular settings. These properties focus on creating indulgent experiences with attention to every detail of the guest experience.

Key Characteristics:

• Premium accommodations with sophisticated design and furnishings
• Exceptional personalized service with high staff-to-guest ratios
• Multiple dining options with acclaimed restaurants
• Extensive leisure facilities (spas, pools, golf courses)
• Exclusive locations with stunning views or settings
• Curated experiences and activities

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Family-friendly accommodations are designed with the needs of guests of all ages in mind. These properties offer facilities, services, and activities that cater specifically to children while ensuring parents can also enjoy a relaxing stay.

Key Characteristics:

• Spacious rooms or connecting accommodations for families
• Kids' clubs and supervised activities for different age groups
• Child-friendly dining options and menus
• Dedicated children's pools and play areas
• Family-oriented entertainment and activities
• Safety features and childcare services

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Business hotels cater primarily to corporate travelers with facilities and services designed to support work needs. These properties focus on efficiency, connectivity, and business amenities while maintaining comfortable accommodations.

Key Characteristics:

• Convenient locations near business districts or transportation hubs
• High-speed internet and in-room work spaces
• Meeting rooms and conference facilities
• Business centers with support services
• Express check-in/check-out options
• Fitness centers and dining options with extended hours

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