Luxury hotels vs cheap hotels
A hotel is defined as “an establishment that provides short-term paid accommodation.” (See 1.)
In the early years of the hotel, the accommodation was very basic, usually a room containing a bed, a wardrobe, a small table and a sink. Currently, most of the rooms are equipped with modern facilities. In addition to the bathrooms, there is air conditioning, telephone, television, Wi-Fi (Internet connection) and a mini bar with snacks and drinks.
Hotel accommodation over the years has changed dramatically. There are several different types of hotels that suit the tastes, needs, and most importantly, the budget of almost everyone. The two main types of hotels are luxury hotels and budget hotels. Although both have similar basic amenities, these two types of hotels have significant differences:
budget hotels
As the name suggests, these hotels were established for people who have a small budget and therefore want to spend as little as possible. The rooms of these hotels usually have the basic facilities, such as a bed and sinks, and most of them have communal bathrooms. Most of the budget hotels are older. They are clean but not as luxurious as luxury hotels. Some of these budget hotels are kitted out with worn fixtures and offer nothing for free except maybe a simple breakfast or newspaper which is sometimes included in the price they charge.
Budget hotel rates vary greatly by location. In Los Angeles alone, budget hotels can charge anywhere from $45 to $119 per day.
Luxury hotels
Luxury hotels are for people who are used to luxurious lifestyles. The employees of these hotels are specially trained to take care of everything that the guests need. Their goal is to provide their guests with all the luxuries they desire during their stay. These hotels were built in such a way that their guests’ stay is as stress-free as possible. In addition to the basic amenities in luxury rooms, these hotels are often equipped with spas offering massages, gyms featuring the latest exercise equipment, beauty centers offering a wide range of beauty treatments, swimming pools, bars and restaurants, and laundry service.
These services, of course, come at a much higher price compared to budget hotels. Other amenities you can have at luxury hotels are free room service, free newspapers, and even better channel selections on your TV. You can even wear bathrobes and slippers during your stay at these hotels.
As with budget hotels, luxury hotel rates vary greatly by location. Luxury hotels in London charge between £240 and £525 per day.
There is some truth to the saying “You get what you pay for”. Therefore, for people who have the money to splurge on expensive hotel accommodations, it would be best to stay in a luxury hotel if they wanted to have the best service money can buy. But for people who are on a budget but need a place to stay while they are away from home, it is better to stay in cheap hotels.
For travelers who want to get reservations well in advance, at the hotel of their choice, they can go online and check the websites of different hotels around the world.
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel
