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Sunny Side of Washington State
Sunny Side of Washington State
When it Comes to Value
| 212 S. 2nd St., Dayton WA 99328 |
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| The following is from an article written for the Professional Association of Innkeepers International by Sandy Soule, a noted travel journalist: |
"It's worth comparing the difference between hotels and B&Bs in what's
typically included in the cost of an overnight stay. Although every B&B is
different, most of the extra charges you'd encounter at a hotel are free at a
bed and breakfast inn.
Telephone Charges:
Hotel: Many hotels charge 50 or 75 cents for a local or toll-free call;
long-distance rates are astronomical.
B&B: Local and toll-free calls are free at almost every B&B; guests are
usually asked to use a calling card for long-distance calls. Some B&Bs
have telephones with data ports in every guest room; be sure to check
with the innkeeper if an in-room phone is essential to you.
Breakfast:
Hotel: At a luxury hotel, breakfast costs $7-30 dollars per person;
moderately priced motels often offer a free self-serve expanded
continental style breakfast with disposable plates & cutlery.
B&B: Most B&Bs provide a free full breakfast, usually including fresh fruit
and juice, main dish with breakfast meats, plus home-baked muffins,
often served on elegant china and silver.
Room Service:
Hotel: Room service meals (with added service & delivery charges) are
usually double or triple the cost of eating in a local coffee shop or
restaurant.
B&B: Although B&Bs don't offer room service, some will serve breakfast
in your room, usually included in the room rate, or for a small extra
charge. A few will serve a special-occasion dinner in your suite. Some will
allow you (upon request) to have a meal delivered, to be enjoyed in the
inn's common area, or in your room, if an appropriate dining area is
available.
Mini-Bar:
Hotel: Mini-bars are stocked with tempting treats, from candies to potato
chips to soda to little packets of aspirin. While convenient, prices are
usually double or triple their costs in a nearby convenience store.
B&B: Many B&Bs stock soft drinks, coffee and tea makings, wine & beer,
snacks, fresh fruit, cookies, candies, evening desserts, and sherry in a
guest pantry, dining room, and occasionally right in guest suites. These
treats are usually free, but occasionally guests are asked (on the honor
system) to contribute a small amount ($.50-$1) per item to cover costs.
Concierge:
Hotel: Concierge services are usually available only at luxury hotels; tips
are appropriate and encouraged.
B&B: Innkeepers are generally willing and able to provide concierge
services, i.e. restaurant & theater reservations, advice on the best
locations for shopping, antiquing, hiking, and so on, plus assistance in
renting bicycles, canoes, kayaks, etc. Tips are unnecessary and would
not usually be accepted.
Amenities:
Hotel: Extras like movies and faxes can quickly add $10-20 to your bill.
B&B: Many B&Bs have a video library that you are welcome to use for free.
Innkeepers will typically send or receive a 2-3 page fax for you for free, or
at a modest cost.
Bellman:
Hotel: Although travelers are often forced to lug their luggage from bus to
airport to bus to car unassisted, hotel bellmen are apparently instructed to
assume that travelers are incapable of carrying their bags a short
distance from the curb to the reception desk to their room. While the
assistance may be welcome, the constant tipping can be onerous.
B&B: The "bellman" at most B&Bs is likely to be the innkeeper, so no
tipping is required. Most innkeepers are happy to assist you with luggage,
but typically expect guests to lend a hand with the bags. If you can't carry
heavy things, don't be shy about asking for help -- but remember to pack
light, as well.
Parking:
Hotel: Many hotels charge $15-20 (or more) a day for valet parking; the
free or reduced rate parking may be a good walk from the lobby.
B&B: Parking is free at B&Bs, although the number of spaces may be
limited in some areas.
In conclusion, while luxury B&Bs are not cheap, they are often a far better
value than a hotel with the same room rate. If you place a value on all the
'free' benefits included in the cost of your stay at a bed & breakfast inn,
you'll be surprised how much you're really getting."
typically included in the cost of an overnight stay. Although every B&B is
different, most of the extra charges you'd encounter at a hotel are free at a
bed and breakfast inn.
Telephone Charges:
Hotel: Many hotels charge 50 or 75 cents for a local or toll-free call;
long-distance rates are astronomical.
B&B: Local and toll-free calls are free at almost every B&B; guests are
usually asked to use a calling card for long-distance calls. Some B&Bs
have telephones with data ports in every guest room; be sure to check
with the innkeeper if an in-room phone is essential to you.
Breakfast:
Hotel: At a luxury hotel, breakfast costs $7-30 dollars per person;
moderately priced motels often offer a free self-serve expanded
continental style breakfast with disposable plates & cutlery.
B&B: Most B&Bs provide a free full breakfast, usually including fresh fruit
and juice, main dish with breakfast meats, plus home-baked muffins,
often served on elegant china and silver.
Room Service:
Hotel: Room service meals (with added service & delivery charges) are
usually double or triple the cost of eating in a local coffee shop or
restaurant.
B&B: Although B&Bs don't offer room service, some will serve breakfast
in your room, usually included in the room rate, or for a small extra
charge. A few will serve a special-occasion dinner in your suite. Some will
allow you (upon request) to have a meal delivered, to be enjoyed in the
inn's common area, or in your room, if an appropriate dining area is
available.
Mini-Bar:
Hotel: Mini-bars are stocked with tempting treats, from candies to potato
chips to soda to little packets of aspirin. While convenient, prices are
usually double or triple their costs in a nearby convenience store.
B&B: Many B&Bs stock soft drinks, coffee and tea makings, wine & beer,
snacks, fresh fruit, cookies, candies, evening desserts, and sherry in a
guest pantry, dining room, and occasionally right in guest suites. These
treats are usually free, but occasionally guests are asked (on the honor
system) to contribute a small amount ($.50-$1) per item to cover costs.
Concierge:
Hotel: Concierge services are usually available only at luxury hotels; tips
are appropriate and encouraged.
B&B: Innkeepers are generally willing and able to provide concierge
services, i.e. restaurant & theater reservations, advice on the best
locations for shopping, antiquing, hiking, and so on, plus assistance in
renting bicycles, canoes, kayaks, etc. Tips are unnecessary and would
not usually be accepted.
Amenities:
Hotel: Extras like movies and faxes can quickly add $10-20 to your bill.
B&B: Many B&Bs have a video library that you are welcome to use for free.
Innkeepers will typically send or receive a 2-3 page fax for you for free, or
at a modest cost.
Bellman:
Hotel: Although travelers are often forced to lug their luggage from bus to
airport to bus to car unassisted, hotel bellmen are apparently instructed to
assume that travelers are incapable of carrying their bags a short
distance from the curb to the reception desk to their room. While the
assistance may be welcome, the constant tipping can be onerous.
B&B: The "bellman" at most B&Bs is likely to be the innkeeper, so no
tipping is required. Most innkeepers are happy to assist you with luggage,
but typically expect guests to lend a hand with the bags. If you can't carry
heavy things, don't be shy about asking for help -- but remember to pack
light, as well.
Parking:
Hotel: Many hotels charge $15-20 (or more) a day for valet parking; the
free or reduced rate parking may be a good walk from the lobby.
B&B: Parking is free at B&Bs, although the number of spaces may be
limited in some areas.
In conclusion, while luxury B&Bs are not cheap, they are often a far better
value than a hotel with the same room rate. If you place a value on all the
'free' benefits included in the cost of your stay at a bed & breakfast inn,
you'll be surprised how much you're really getting."
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