Know Before you Go: Why a Bed and Breakfast is a Strategic Choice for your Next Business Trip
When traveling for business professionals often find themselves choosing between two extremes clinical convenience and overpriced luxury. A third option exists that perfectly melds high end luxury and the comforts of home. By booking your stay at the local Bed and Breakfast, your experience can be customized to your dietary preferences, be given local expertise and provide unique value that a cookie cutter hotel simply cannot replicate.
To ensure your next trip is productive and enjoyable here are four key questions that emphasize why a Bed and Breakfast is the superior choice for a business traveler:
Can you accommodate my specific dietary preferences at breakfast?
Unlike a hotel that caters to the masses with a generic continental breakfast, your innkeeper at a Bed and Breakfast will be more than happy to tailor your experience and take into consideration your allergies or preferences. The best part will be that everything will be ready when you are, many innkeepers will adjust serving times to allow you to make the meetings you have planned.
What are your local “hidden gems” for client dinners or downtime?
The concierge desk at hotel chains usually will point you to the most touristy chains, that give none of the local feel. While the innkeeper is part of the community and will share all the local expertise of the best restaurants for business dinners and local landmarks. Be sure to take into consideration their suggestions for the most authentic visit, and see the glass bathrooms or the larger than life sized cows in the area you will be visiting.
What unique history or personality does this property have?
Many hotels are modern builds on the side of the interstate with little to no personality not to mention the sound from the road traffic. While many Bed and Breakfasts have a rich history just waiting to be explored. Many properties have been meticulously restored to their former beauty and provide visitors with a sense of place and calm from the otherwise high-stakes business trip.
What extra are included in my stay beyond the room?
The “nickel and dimeing” of corporate hotels is a major frustration for many business travelers. White at many Bed and Breakfast’, they provide value-added perks such as; free high-speed Wi-Fi, free parking or complimentary refreshments. Beyond the logistics, the cozy common area can provide space for you to catch up on emails or explore a good book. While providing that small business vibe that feels more inviting and professional than a crowded hotel lobby.
Regardless of the duration of your trip, your choice of accommodations dictates the productivity and well-being. This year make the trade from a sterile hotel to a Bed and Breakfast. Discover the character and personalized service that local hospitality can make on your professional journey.
