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Myths and Facts about B&Bs
B&Bs lack privacy.
While meeting the many wonderful innkeepers and inngoers are a big reason travelers choose B&Bs, most are also more than accommodating when it comes to guest privacy. With almost all B&Bs offering rooms with private bathrooms and many providing flexible dining hours and private or semi-private dining options, staying in a B&B provides an exceptional experience for guests seeking a relaxing weekend getaway. Guests respect one another’s privacy and innkeepers work hard to provide gracious hospitality and give you as much privacy as you need. Many B&Bs have private entrances, separate cottages or carriage houses, for those want an option to the main house.
B&B means sharing a bathroom with others.
Back in the day, B&Bs were practically defined as places where you could rent out a room quite affordably with shared bathroom facilities. However, today’s modern B&B industry has evolved to where nearly all B&Bs, inns, and boutique hotels offer rooms with private bathrooms. In fact, according to the Professional Association of Innkeepers International, more than 97 percent of B&Bs offer private baths in some, if not all rooms. For those looking to economize on rates, a shared bath option is available in approximately 12 percent of B&Bs.
B&Bs are expensive and don’t offer hotel-like services.
Room rates for B&Bs vary widely, depending upon location, the property itself, and its amenities. B&Bs, however, are attractive to many travelers because of the great value for your dollar including such as free breakfast and other amenities, usually at no extra charge, like refreshments, Internet, onsite parking, afternoon teas, wine and cheese hours, and more. Many B&Bs also offer free Internet, flexible check-in, private pools, spas and spa services, bars, private balconies, luxury soaps/shampoos, high thread count linens, and much more, providing 5-star accommodations and service. Travelers are guaranteed to get these and other amenities at BedandBreakfast.com™ Diamond Collection™ properties, which are professionally inspected and maintain top consumer reviews.
Finally, B&Bs offer a level of personal customer service often unmatched by many other lodging alternatives. Innkeepers serve as not only managers, but as “personal concierges,” offering tips on restaurants, nearby attractions, and info only locals would know.
B&Bs are mostly older inns in rural areas.
Hardly! Many B&Bs are beautiful Victorian homes and/or listed on the National Register of Historic Places (many impeccably restored) – providing unmatched charm and elegance.
At the same time, however, there are über-modern inns located in large cities. You can find everything at BedandBreakfast.com – from beachside B&B cottages and quaint mountaintop inns to boutique B&Bs in the wine country and rustic ranch lodges. Many offer spas, restaurants, and other services suited for the local area, such as hiking, horseback riding, or skiing. What you can count on is that B&Bs offer undiscovered and surprising experiences for the perfect getaway.
BedandBreakfast.com™ Facts and Figures
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- 7,000+ in the U.S.
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B&B Traveler Trends
*October 2011 surveys of B&B travelers
- More than 80 percent of B&B travelers are between the ages of 35-65.
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Almost a third (29%) of travelers have stayed in more B&Bs this year than last.
- Leisure travel remains strong for bed and breakfast guests with nearly 90 percent of BedandBreakfast.com™ guests traveling as much or more this winter compared to last.
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Nearly 60 percent of travelers plan to take one or more weekend trip this winter and 40 percent plan to take one or more week-long trip.
- The majority of B&B travelers drive less than 250 miles for their getaway.
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The Top Winter Destinations:
- New York, NY
- New Orleans, LA
- Asheville, NC
- Charleston, SC
- San Francisco, CA
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Key West, FL
- Fredericksburg, TX
- London, England
- Savannah, GA
- Boston, MA
- St. Augustine, FL
- Cape May, NJ
- Napa, CA
- Barcelona, Spain
- Rome, Italy
- San Diego, CA
- Denver, CO
- Chicago, IL
- Washington, DC
- When it comes to B&B travelers, the survey found they enjoy all kinds of destinations, with beaches (62%) the most popular destination, followed by cities (60%), mountains (57%) and rural destinations (48%), and all kinds of travel experiences from quiet and relaxed (55%) to busy and active (45%).
- More than 80 percent of those surveyed travel less than 250 miles for their weekend getaways (84%) and travel with their partner/spouse when going to a B&B (82%).
- In addition to romantic locations, two of three travelers also choose B&Bs in historic areas (63%) and nature and wildlife (61%) destinations.
- When deciding where to stay on a trip, B&B travelers look for free onsite parking (73%), flexible check-in (60%) and free breakfast (57%). Other important amenities include in-room fireplace, on-premise restaurant, pool or hot tub, and private whirlpool tub.