Bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) offer patrons a comfortable and homey experience with extras. Unlike hotels that offer a one size fits all approach to guests, a bed and breakfast offers unique rooms.
One of the biggest perks to a bed and breakfast is the home-cooked meals provided in the room's price. They also offer other benefits, like hotels, like Wi-Fi and other amenities.
Here are some other things you should know about bed and breakfasts before booking your next getaway.
Make It Special
Many bed and breakfasts offer amenities based on guests' likes and needs. You can call the B&Bs in the area you wish to stay and discuss what options each offer to make your stay special and relaxing.
If you're planning the trip as a celebration, B&Bs are happy to work with guests to make specials, upgrades, and other perks to make the stay unforgettable. They may even have specials on prices, too!
Tailor Your Stay
While hotels often offer foods for special dietary needs, the B&B goes a bit further to work with guests and plan for special food requests and dietary restrictions. This is also true if a family member or yourself has special needs, like handicap-accessible rooms.
Bed and breakfasts aren't only for adults. If your children are staying too, some B&Bs are child-friendly and offer meals and activities for kids.
Ask For Advice
Most bed and breakfasts offer travel advice if asked. The innkeepers are familiar with the area and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to area attractions, fun places for children, restaurants in the area for romantic dinners, and other activities.
Unlike hotels, those running a B&B have an insider's view of the area after living there and running the establishment for many years. They know where the best places are for guests wanting to go sight-seeing or just explore their surroundings.
B&Bs offer brochures and helpful resources for guests about things like:
- Beaches
- Sightseeing
- Dinner reservations
- Water parks/excursions
- Seasonal recreation activities
This helps you decide what you want to do based on your interests.
Bed and breakfasts have fewer rooms than traditional hotels, so this is good for those not wanting to be surrounded by a lot of guests. And in the times of viruses and illness, the B&Bs offer fewer crowds and a more comfortable way to social distance from others and still enjoy a much-needed vacation.
When planning your next vacation, consider looking into bed and breakfast room rentals in the area you wish to stay.
