Boutique hotels, the word is popular right in the present but what exactly is? Is it because of the small dimension or the facilities or place of the hotel? The answer is a combination of all these aspects as well as many other. The concept of boutique hotels first appeared on the scene in America in 1984 when Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager opening the Morgans Hotel in New York. The concept then spread slowly to other cities and nations. There is no one accepted definition of what is meant by the word, but in plain everyday terms, these properties are “non traditional, unconventional, small, trendy, chic, life style hotels with high degree of personalisation in service and guest interaction and offering a unique experience.” Boutique hotels fulfill similar functions to regular hotels , or provide the same services to customers, guests, residents and guests, yet they are distinct from regular hotels in numerous ways. They are distinct and allow them to generate the same, if not more, revenue per room. Location is the most crucial aspect in the success of hotels. Boutique properties need a metropolitan city, a down town area to maximise profits. Resorts boutique hotels also require prime location. This is why there is […] read more