Usually luxurious or non-conventional and located in old houses. These hotels are different from the big chains to offer a class accommodations, exceptional amenities and personalized. Usually they are acclimated to a particular theme or style. They are usually smaller than hotels, with rooms from 3 to 30. Many have dining facilities, bars and lounges open to the public. The segment that generates the main income source of these hotels are corporate travelers, who place great importance on privacy, service, attention and luxury. This market segment is strong purchasing power, not seasonally very soft and repetitive. They are very common in Las Vegas, where every hotel usually has a distinctive decor. Within this same category may fit perfectly known hotels small boutique hotels, hotels usually small in size, situated in unique environments, in buildings whose architecture is of particular interest because it is old buildings restored and adapted for such a need, such as: farmhouses, Pazos, farmhouses, haciendas, palaces, monasteries, palaces, mansions, and so on. In Mexico, most hotels in the country especially in the Mexican Pacific, the large candles in Nuevo Vallarta ravelo, pink beach careyes ravelo southern coast, where tourists visiting these sites are of European origin in particular, with a very high purchasing power.

Another definition of the term is given by Germain Xhemo, Booking Luxury creator, who says the concept for the boutique hotel originated in the mid-80 'through the creation of fabulous American entrepreneur Ian Schrager. The Morgans Hotel New York was the first boutique hotel proper, giving birth to a new form of accommodation where the idea of making premium guests feel as if at home, surrounded by luxury and tasteful details.

The personalized attention is one of the essential components, the host is not one more, everything should revolve around him and the goal is to satisfy all tastes from arriving until he leaves. The constant fluid dialogue and direction are some of the main tasks of all people working in these establishments.

Hotels are unique with their own personality and sophistication unmatched design, where each element is intended for the comfort of their visitors. True oasis in the city, strategically located in downtown areas or in residential areas closest to the main tourist attractions.

Respect for privacy and a quiet and friendly atmosphere are two major factors that should characterize a true boutique hotel. A romantic and a special artistic touch is another element that can not fail to make each stay an experience to be recorded among the best memories of each guest.

The size of this type of hotel does not play a decisive role, while complying with the boutique concept can have from 4 to 100 rooms, depending mainly on the region where they are. In the U.S. it is common to find them with just over 100 rooms in Europe are instead characterized by no more than 60. And talk about Argentina, usually do not exceed 30 rooms, although most are under 15.

Boutique hotels generally are located in historic homes or buildings with high architectural value, which were refurbished to provide passengers all the comforts and services of the most exclusive hotels. They offer a modern infrastructure and its own decorative details of the XXI century.

Today is so hot this term that many people use it to benefit even without meeting the elements necessary to be a boutique hotel.

These accommodations are distinguished by several similar nominations, which often confuses the public, but in fact part of the same concept. The so-called small charming hotels represent very well the spirit boutique, but differ mainly found in remote areas of the city and offer a closer encounter with nature. It dominates the luxury, but the warmth and intimacy of the environment.

There are also themed boutique hotels in their decoration as the Art Deco or reconstruct Zen fashion, music and decor of a time when the sophistication of the designs in the quarter.

Another branch of the design are called boutique hotels, which typically offer the latest technology available, along with avant-garde design.

In Argentina, the concept began to develop in the 90s' but it was not until the end of 2001 that goes into a boom that continues today. Already there are about 200 hotels with these features, which offer a bid with affordable prices to foreigners and Argentines. Rates per night began at the U $ D 70.00 double room and can be up to U $ D 700.00 and in the most exclusive boutique hotels in Patagonia.

In the rest of South America except Chile, is not so developed this concept as a brand, but there are accommodations that offer services similar characteristics.

The type of audience that consumes a boutique hotel are the passengers who no longer wish to stay in conventional hotels four / five stars. Looking for a personalized service tailored in a luxurious but with an atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Usually it is intellectually sophisticated audiences and many art lovers. It is a young but demanding, with high purchasing power and with several trips as background, who want to know a new destination by interacting with the locals. The location is very crucial to choosing one of these hotels, prioritized fashion and design neighborhoods of major cities, with easy access to attractions and located in safe areas.

 

 

The Bed and Breakfast "or" B & B "is an accommodation that offers bed and breakfast" (as translated into English) by an appropriate rate.

The concept of B & B was born in Europe but in the 60s was introduced in the U.S. and is now known worldwide. Basically it is a simple accommodation in a building or large house with no more than 7 or 8 pieces, which has been restored or adapted for this purpose. It is characterized by a familiar and homely as it is usual for B & B owners live in the same building.
This accommodation is popular with single travelers who wish to travel and stay a few nights in the place.