Bed & Breakfasts v.s. Hotels – What’s the difference?
While planning their holidays, many people do not consider the advantages of a bed & breakfast over a hotel. Over that last few years travelers have become exceptionally savvy when it comes to hunting for the best deals the world over, but often forget about all the little things that come with the B&B experience; the same things hotels like to call ‘extras’.
Here are our top 3 reasons why our guests enjoy staying at ‘O Canada’ House.
#1 Its all included!
Consider all the little things that hotels love to ding you for:
- Parking: $30-$40/per night
- Breakfast: $30, plus tip
- Internet: $10 – $15/per connection per day
- Snacks: $10 for a bag of peanuts in your hotel room
Add up all the ‘extras’ and what seemed to be a bargain bed can cost upwards of an additional $80 per night!
At O Canada House we’re proud to offer complimentary parking, a daily 3 course breakfast, wi-fi internet, complimentary house laptop use, concierge services and fresh baked snacks in our 24 hours guest pantry. The only surprise here is that there are no surprises.
#2 A personalized experience.
Innkeepers genuinely work to strive to make sure that all their guests have a good time. Let your host or hostess know what kind of experience you’re looking for during your visit and get the local’s inside scoop. While you can always count on a big hotel chain to be exactly the same, every visit, a B&B can offer you luxury and ambience that can create memories for a lifetime.
Here at ‘O Canada’ House, we pass along the discounts that tour operators pay out as commissions to hotel concierges when they recommend their services. We have also partnered with local restaurants and service providers to offer exclusive discounts for our guests. It goes way beyond corporate policy; it’s just the way things should be.
#3 Location Location Location!
In most major cities hotels are usually found clustered together in the downtown core, among all the hustle and bustle that comes with city life. B&B’s on the other hand are usually spread out, found in the secret neighborhoods that the locals don’t want you to know about.
At ‘O Canada’ House we offer the best of both worlds. Nestled on Barclay Street downtown, O Canada House allows guests the freedom of being only minutes away from Vancouver’s world renowned tourist attractions, endless dining adventures, and rich mix of diverse shopping and entertainment.
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