A hotel is defined as “an establishment offering paid accommodation for short periods”. (See 1.)

In the early years of the hotel, the accommodation was very basic, usually a room that had a bed, a wardrobe, a small table and a sink. Currently, most of the rooms are equipped with modern facilities. In addition to the bathrooms, there is air conditioning, telephone, television, Wi-Fi (internet connectivity) and a mini-bar with snacks and drinks.

Hotel accommodation over the years has changed dramatically. There are several different types of hotels to suit each individual’s tastes, needs, and most importantly, budget. The two main types of hotels are luxury hotels and budget hotels. Although both have similar basic amenities, these two types of hotels have significant differences:

Budget hotels

As the name suggests, these hotels were established for people who are on a tight budget and therefore want to spend as little as possible. The rooms in these hotels usually have the basic facilities such as a bed and toilet and most of them have common bathrooms. Most of the budget hotels are older. They are clean but not as stylish as luxury hotels. Some of these budget hotels are outfitted with worn-out fixtures and don’t offer anything for free except maybe a simple breakfast or a newspaper which is sometimes included in the price they charge.

Budget hotel rates vary widely depending on location. In Los Angeles alone, budget hotels can charge between $ 45 and $ 119 per day.

Luxury hotels

Luxury hotels are for people who are used to luxurious lifestyles. The employees of these hotels are specially trained to attend to everything that guests need. Their goal is to provide their guests with all the luxuries they desire during their stay. These hotels were built in such a way that their guests’ stay is absolutely as stress-free as possible. In addition to the basic amenities in the deluxe rooms, these hotels are often equipped with spas that offer massages, gyms that have the latest in exercise equipment, beauty centers that offer a wide range of beauty treatments, swimming pools, bars and restaurants in the house and laundry service. .

Of course, these services are priced much higher compared to budget hotels. Other services you can have at luxury hotels are free room service, free newspapers, and even better channel selections on your television. You can even wear dresses and slippers while staying at these hotels.

As with budget hotels, rates for luxury hotels vary widely based on location. Luxury hotels in London charge between £ 240 and £ 525 per day.

There is some truth to the saying “You get what you pay for”. So for people who have the money to splurge on expensive hotel accommodations, staying in a luxury hotel would be best if they wanted to have the best service money can buy. But for people who are on a budget but need a place to stay while away from home, they are better off staying in budget hotels.

Travelers who want to make reservations well in advance, at the hotel of their choice, can go online and check the websites of different hotels around the world.

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel