Hotel types Hotel types A bed and breakfast, often referred to as a B&B, is a lodging typically operated out of a large single family residence where guests can be accommodated at night in private bedrooms (which may or may not be equipped with private baths) and where breakfast, sometimes Continental and sometimes the full English variety, is served in the morning. In Ireland, most B&Bs serve a traditional Irish breakfast as a point of pride. The business may be operated either as a primary occupation or as a secondary source of income, and the staff often consists of the house's owner(s) and members of their family who live there. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bed and breakfast"
Boutique hotel is a term originating in North America to describe intimate, usually luxurious or quirky hotel environments. Boutique hotels differentiate themselves from larger chain/branded hotels and motels by providing personalized level accommodation and services / facilities. ...more on Wikipedia about "Boutique hotel"
A capsule hotel ( Japanese カプセルホテル kapuseru hoteru) is a hotel system of extremely dense occupancy. Guest space is reduced in size to a modular plastic or fibreglass block roughly 2 m by 1 m by 1 m, providing room to sleep and little more, although facilities usually include a television and other electronic entertainment. These capsules are then grouped and stacked, two units high. Luggage is usually stored in a locker away from the capsule. Privacy is maintained by a curtain at the open end of the capsule but noise pollution can be high. Washing facilities are communal and there are often restaurants, or at least vending machines, and other entertainment facilities. ...more on Wikipedia about "Capsule hotel"
A condo-hotel or a hotel-condo is a building used as both a condominium and a hotel. ...more on Wikipedia about "Condo-hotel"
A flophouse or dosshouse is a place that offers very cheap lodging, generally by providing only minimal services. Occupants of flophouses generally share bathroom facilities and reside in very cramped quarters. The people who make use of these places are often transients, although some people will stay in flophouses for long periods of time— years or decades. Some people who live in flophouses may be just a step above homelessness. In the late 20th century, typical cost might be about US$6 per night. A typical flophouse might advertise its services with a sign such as "Hotel for Men; Transients Welcome". ...more on Wikipedia about "Flophouse"
A Holiday Cottage is a type of vacation accommodation which has become common in the United Kingdom. They are typically small homes that vacationers can rent and run as if it were their own home for the duration of their stay. This gives them the freedom to eat in, eat out, stay in bed all day and generally come and go as they please. In contrast to this, accommodation in a bed and breakfast or hotel usually involves some sort of restriction on the time of day guests need to vacate their rooms for cleaning and so on. ...more on Wikipedia about "Holiday cottage"
Hostels (or youth hostels) provide short-term accommodation to travelers, particularly encouraging outdoor activities and cultural exchange for the young. In certain parts of the world, hostels are commonly called backpackers, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hostel"
An Ice hotel is a temporary building made up entirely of snow and sculpted blocks of ice. They are built each year in the coldest regions of the world as a way to attract vacationers to resort areas. They are heavily promoted by their sponsors and have special features for travelers who are interested in novelties and unusual environments. Their lobbies are filled with ice sculpture and food and beverages are specially chosen for the circumstances. Due to the fact that Ice melts in warm weather, ice hotels must be rebuilt each year. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ice hotel"
:For the river named Inn, see Inn River. ...more on Wikipedia about "Inn"
The word motel originates from the Motel Inn of San Luis Obispo, constructed in 1925 by Arthur Heinman. Entering dictionaries after World War II, the motel (aka the MOtor hoTEL) referred initially to a single building of connected rooms whose doors face a parking lot and/or common area, and their creation was ...more on Wikipedia about "Motel"
A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation. As a result, people tend to seek out a resort for holidays or vacations. Generally, a resort is distinguished by a large selection of activities, such as food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment, and shopping. ...more on Wikipedia about "Resort"
A ryokan (旅館) is a type of traditional Japanese inn dating from the Edo Era ( 1603– 1868), when they served travellers along Japan's highways. They typically feature tatami rooms, a communal bath, and other shared areas where visitors can wear yukata and talk with the owner. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ryokan inn"
A vacation timeshare is a form of vacation property ownership. With timeshare the use and costs of running the resort are shared among the owners. While the majority of Timeshare resorts are condominium vacation resorts, developers have applied the timeshare model to houseboats, yachts, campgrounds and motor homes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Timeshare"
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