For people who travel often, whether for business or pleasure, staying in hotels can be a common occurrence. After staying in one ordinary hotel room after another, a hotel that has a unique style may offer a refreshing change. These websites specialize in boutique hotel bookings for those that are looking for a chic style without the high price.
Chic Retreats Offers Variety
Chic Retreats focuses on boutique and luxury villas all over the world, with a section on the website dedicated to budget boutique hotels. The search on this page includes a filter to choose specific countries or amenities. Travelers can sign up for the free newsletter or become a paying member to get inside discounts and benefits as well as a book filled with over 200 of the properties.
What makes these hotels unique. These hotels have been carefully selected by the site owner, Lulu who chooses them based on unique style and character. Each of the hotels listed on this site are privately-owned hotels with fewer than 40 rooms.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith for Couples
Another resource for boutique hotels all over the world can be found on the Mr. and Mrs. Smith website, which is listed in the references section of this article. While the hotels booked here are couples-oriented, the rooms can be enjoyed by singles and families as well. While anyone can book here, the website offers a paid membership to get additional perks when booking through their website.
What makes these hotels unique. Each hotel is visited by a Smith team member before anonymous reviews are completed by other trusted travelers across the globe. There is also a blog that give insider tips on travel around the world.
Chic and Basic Boutique Hotels
The website Chic and Basic books unique boutique hotel rooms at affordable rates in two European countries: Spain and The Netherlands. While they only have rooms in Madrid, Barcelona, and Amsterdam, they are planning on expanding to other cities in Europe. The company includes options to stay in their hostels and apartments in addition to hotel rooms.
What makes these hotels unique. Each hotel room allows visitors, with the simple push a button, to completely change the lighting scheme. All rooms are equipped with LED lights that cover the walls of the room in 24 different shades to suit the mood.
Booking with these websites offers a unique hotel stay at boutique hotels and villas without breaking the budget. All of the hotels available on these websites include online or over the phone booking, and each site has its own Terms and Conditions.
References: Website: Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Boutique and Luxury Hotel Specialists (accessed June 28, 2010).
Julie McElroy - Freelance travel writer with published articles about places all over the world, including Italy, Colorado, Japan, Germany, and Spain.
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