B&Bs Have the Corner on Great Beds. It’s Their First Name! When it comes to haute amenities, B&Bs have the corner on super sleeps
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8, 2004 — At BedandBreakfast.com, we take beds seriously. After all, bed is our first name, so we understand how important it is to have a good night’s sleep in plush surroundings. Recently, hotel chains have been pillow fighting over who’s got the best beds, in an effort to rival what B&Bs have been offering for years. To demonstrate our belief that B&Bs have the corner on amenities, BedandBreakfast.com sent a survey to 4500 innkeepers across the United States. The results prove that B&Bs not only offer a more personalized experience, but travelers are much more likely to experience upgraded amenities at no charge.
Results from the http://www.BedandBreakfast.com survey came from B&B innkeepers in 44 states and showed:
– 65% offer pillowtop mattresses with 600 coils or more.
– 84% provide cotton sheets with 250-thread counts, some reporting 800-thread counts.
– 76% offer handmade quilts or down comforters on their beds.
– 74% offer a choice of pillows including feather or hypo-allergenic, firm or soft.
– 78% provide robes for their guests.
– 60% offer free high-speed Internet access.
According to Chris Woodyard at USA TODAY, lawsuits have been filed against major hotel chains for unfair surcharges, making B&Bs the logical choice for those seeking upgraded amenities with no hidden costs.
Here are just a few examples of B&Bs offering priceless hospitality at no extra cost:
Commodore Joshua Barry House, Savage, MD: In addition to "Supple-pedic" mattresses, every guest room has cable TV, high-speed Internet access, telephones, ceiling fans, antiques, fine art and more. Info: 800-475-7912 or http://www.JoshuaBarneyHouse.com.
Sunny Grange B&B, Campton, NH: Guests are offered their choice of down or Dacron feather bed toppers, down comforters, triple-sheeted 350-thread count cotton sheets, and four pillow selections. Info: 877-726-5553, http://www.sunnygrange.com.
Harrison House B&B, Corvallis, OR: Guests are treated to complimentary Harrison House bottled water, Oregon hazelnuts, mints and a chocolate truffle. Info: 800-233-6248, http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/oregon/harrison-house-bed-breakfast.html
Abigail Stoneman Inn, Newport, RI: Here guests are spoiled with 20 choices of pillows, and a bathing menu featuring 30 of the world’s finest soaps, salts, skincare and spa products, all included in the room rate. Info: 800-845-1811 or .
Cypress Inn, Conway, SC: Not only are local calls free; this inn treats its guests to unlimited long distance calls too. Info: 800-575-5307, http://www.acypressinn.com.
For a comparison of B&B with hotel services, visit http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/report/spring-03/tips.htm.
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