| Everyone is familiar with the kind of hotel that is | | | | when the owners aren't using it. That way, the unit |
| located smack in the middle of a lively metropolis, | | | | acts as a more-or-less permanent vacation home and |
| surrounded or looming over buildings that stretch high | | | | then a source of income, too! |
| into the cityscape. Lavish interiors, spacious rooms, and | | | | The so-called hostel is another budget-friendly |
| sweeping furnishings are all there for the traveler to | | | | alternative, with an added incentive. These relatively |
| behold once he or she steps inside the hotel's confines. | | | | cheaper establishments also provide an outlet for |
| These are truly worthy temporary abodes for | | | | socializing. This is because hostels have a shared |
| discerning travelers. | | | | set-up, usually in the form of a dormitory-style room |
| However, that's not the only kind of hotel in existence. | | | | with bunk beds. Hostels aren't only run by corporations, |
| As with any other industry, the hotel industry is keen | | | | but they may also be operated by charities and other |
| on identifying the demands of the market as well as | | | | housing associations. Hostels are also known for their |
| any alternative in order to carve an important niche. | | | | short-term stay offers, which provide travelers with |
| This is why there are also numerous types of hotels | | | | added flexibility if they only need a couple hours or so |
| and other kinds of accommodations, all for the traveler | | | | to rest before moving on to another destination. |
| to choose from. Consumers, as many experts say, | | | | Inns are common elements in fantasy stories and |
| love to have options. Travelers are no exception. | | | | epics, and they continue to be popular establishments |
| First mention hotels, and most probably people will | | | | in the modern word. These establishments not only |
| picture the grand structures that brim with light and | | | | offer affordable lodging, but they also act as a |
| ooze with luxury. The next thing that would come to | | | | way-station for many travelers who need to stop and |
| mind is probably the budget hotel. These hotels are | | | | get a bite to eat. Food and drink are the main fare in |
| smaller and are likely a step or two down in terms of | | | | inns, aside from the lodging. They are usually found |
| luxury and quality of accommodations. Still, they should | | | | along highways or around the countryside and are |
| be able to provide adequate quality and, ultimately, | | | | especially common in Europe. |
| comfort and functionality at a more affordable price | | | | There are many other types, of course-apartment |
| tag for budget-conscious travelers. | | | | hotels, bread and breakfasts, eco-hotels, resorts, and |
| Condo hotels, also less frequently known as hotel | | | | serviced apartments are all among the different types. |
| condos, are also gaining tremendous amounts of | | | | They all offer unique alternatives to the bigger and |
| popularity in recent times. Each condo hotel unit | | | | usually more expensive hotels. They each add their |
| functions the same way as normal condominiums do, | | | | unique brand of flavor to the guest's stay, and it is up |
| except for one important difference: the owners of | | | | to the traveler to decide which type best suits his or |
| the units have the prerogative to allow the | | | | her preferences and budget. |
| establishment's management to rent out the room | | | | |