Are boutique London hotels very expensive? Can I afford to stay in boutique hotels?
I am sure when you listen or read about boutique London hotels concept; an intuitive vision that emerges in mind is that of luxury and a well known fact is that luxury comes at a good price.
Yes, boutique hotels in London are fancy and luxurious. They usually have themed interior decor, private access to beach, artefacts to decorate each guest room and world gourmet cuisine. All these are luxury exemplified and there is always a price to pay. But then wait, you need not get demoralized – this is just one side of a coin, just one part of the story!
Agreed, boutique hotels can be expensive but then the other truth is that there are lots of mushrooming new culture boutique hotels that can be sought within a friendly budget.
In 1980s demand for an intimate and highly personalized hotel was seen and so this concept of boutique hotel began. Now in 2000, with globalization and huge surge in tourism industry, there is again a shift – there is still demand for boutique hotels with their royal ambience, highly personalized and stylish living but along with it people are aware and conscious, they want value for every penny spent.
So, to meet this trend, there are hordes of boutique hotels that mushroomed in recent years. London now has cheap yet good boutique hotels that is giving tough competition to the over expensive boutique hotels.
If you have two choices, one very expensive and luxurious, and second, luxurious but budget friendly – what will you choose? I know every sane mind, who works hard to earn every penny, would choose the second option. So the truth is that, due to globalization of both product and services, new boutique hotels can give you the luxury and personalized, quality service in a much cost effective price. In return, you get the same luxury but at much cheaper rate. If you don’t believe me, see it for yourself. Check out the room rates of some popular boutique hotels and you will see many of them will easily fit in your pocket. However, the key is to choose wisely – you must research and look out for discount and deals or complimentary services. There are many tourism sites that offer package deals, that include flight, boutique hotel stay, food etc. So there is no dearth of offers, you just need to choose the right boutique hotel.
Boutique London hotels are expensive is just a myth. The truth is there are numerous boutique hotels that are cheap yet equally luxurious. To sum up, a good tourist needs to choose the right deal and with internet, this is just a click away task. One tip – plan and prepare your trip in advance, so that you have enough time to look for the right bargain and make the most out of your trip to London. Enjoy and have lots of fun in London, a tourism haven!
The Sumner is a townhouse hotel located in the heart of London, and features the same award winning management as its sister hotel, Five Sumner Place. Part of an 1820s Georgian Terrace the hotel has been fitted to the highest standards whilst also preserving many of the buildings historical characteristics.
Post new comment
Please Register or Login to post new comment.