Vacation planning comes with a plethora of decisions to make. From locations and dates, the extent of your stay, climate and activities, destination occasions or well-deserved R&R, the infamous question of “Where do I stay?” is one that requires strategic thought & intention.
The answer lies in what your preferences are, how many guests you’re traveling with and what you all plan to do. Based on what’s required for you to fully enjoy your stay would determine the answer to where you plan to rest, refresh, and book your reservations.
The beautiful benefit of having options between staying at an vacation rental like a FlexPad home or Airbnb, or a hotel is that you can choose which best accommodates your wants and needs. Each choice has its perks and pits and I’m here to breeze through the differences between the two!
Benefits of a Hotel Stay
Booking a hotel for travel arrangements can be a great option for couples and small groups. The “hotel experience” is like no other. The familiarity of a franchise or boutique hotel usually coincides with set standards across the board, so you know to expect a certain caliber of service.
Ratings and reviews are often left to help give you a peak into particular locations. From room service, concierge service, and 24-hour front desk service, the appeal of hospitality is a concept not unfamiliar to a hotel stay.
Housekeeping welcomes you back to freshly made beds after a day out, airport transportation services can be offered for travel convenience and more often than not, pool facilities are included as one of the many amenities as well as fitness centers and complimentary breakfast.
Benefits of a Vacation Rental Stay
Bed and breakfasts have been on the rise for the last few years, Airbnb specifically within the last decade or so and the friendly competition has given travelers a surplus of variety when choosing the kind of experience they seek. FlexPad rentals and Airbnb’s provide a unique glance into having a tourist experience while living as a local. The precise crafting of a host’s home speaks volumes through their interior design and décor, giving character and ambiance to your short-term stay. The architectural home type can vary from place to place, from modern to contemporary, luxury, abstract, chic, from mansions to high rise apartments and townhomes, the possibilities of are unlimited.
Airbnb and FlexPad rentals are great options when traveling in groups or large parties, providing amble space and privacy in addition to the comfort and coziness of a home. Speaking of homes, residential properties are literally everywhere which increases the likeliness of staying within any given radius of your choice.
Reviews and ratings are applicable for insight of previous guest stays, and Airbnb Superhost’s are recommended for the best quality reservations. The convenience of calling and flexibility of texting your host allows for constant communication throughout the entirety of one’s stay which can be great for answering one off questions and offering local insight into the where to go and what to do in and around the neighborhood.
In regard to amenities, laundry service can be utilized on site and a full kitchen is opportune in saving money on take out and restaurants, especially when feeding large groups or during an extended stay. While pool facilities are offered in complexes and homes, hot tubs and outdoor grilling and patios are an additional perk of being in a residential space, similar to Atlanta’s very own The Suite Spot Indigo.
Choose What's Best for You
Though it will vary from person to person based on preferences and accommodations, where one chooses to stay can make or break a vacation experience. It is worth putting the time and effort into. Weigh your options, read your reviews, and decide the arrangement most conducive to your convenience and comfort. We have more options now than ever before; make your travel arrangements one for the books by booking the space that best meets and exceeds your needs!
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