How to Choose the Ideal Bed and Breakfast – remember to keep B and Bs in mind as a viable alternative to hotels.

A bed and breakfast is a great alternative to a hotel when you travel. While B and Bs can cost more than a local chain hotel, the extra cost is due to the breakfast. Hotel guests must still purchase a breakfast somewhere at an additional cost however.

Many B and Bs are both charming and unique because they are remodeled old homes or residences. Furthermore individual rooms often have their own theme decoration.

The owners of the property likely reside on the property so they provide personalized service and can act as your link with the local culture.

Advantages of B and Bs

• Personalized service is often available

• A home-cooked breakfast

• Homey atmosphere

• Immersion into the local culture

• Meeting new people

Disadvantages of B and Bs

• Some B and Bs don’t allow children, pets or smoking.

• The B and B might be noisy because of other guests.

• There may be additional costs like service charges or hidden taxes.





Factors to Consider in Choosing a B and B

• Location – convenient for access to recreational activities, airport, train etc.

• Bathroom facilities – private or shared

• Parking – on street or off street

• Daily housekeeping

• Breakfast – full or continental


Tips for Choosing a Bed and Breakfast

• Research your destination and B and B in advance. Consider location, amenities, price etc.

• When you make a B and B selection, visit the website and contact the owners for additional information before you make your booking.

• After you make your booking, let the owners know when you will arrive at the B and B.

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