While bed and breakfast / hotel comparisons largely depend on who is making the comparison, one thing is for sure: the world is simply full of rich treasures, beautiful souls, and interesting people. The great playwright Henry Miller said this. And first of all, when it comes to the notion of why you’re traveling, Miller’s words make us think about the reasons why travelers should consider staying at a B&B on their next trip.

First, let’s talk a bit about hotels. Without a doubt, everything has its place and the main attribute for many (although a deficit for others) is its predictability. In other words, some travelers want the commonality of hotels: all rooms are the same from place to place and very little difference from their home environment. For some, especially overnight business travelers, this kind of predictability is a convenience that fits well with the purpose of their visit. Where they stay is of little importance in the scheme of things.

However, for many travelers, where they stay is of considerable importance. For them, it is the world of Miller’s rich treasures that they seek. Escape from the ordinary is not just a wish, it is a goal, and the sterility of a hotel room is not for them. It is for those who want unique experiences on their trip that the B&B experience is the perfect option. People who have stayed in B & Bs on a trip know this, and this is why B&B stays are themselves an important part of the trip.

Why stay in a B&B instead of a hotel?

1. Each B&B is a unique lodging experience: no two B&B are alike.
2. B&B hosts are excellent concierges at no extra charge (hotel concierge service generally costs quite a bit in tip). They can take you to well-known attractions and restaurants, as well as local gems that are off the beaten track.
3. The decor is charming, the settings are comfortable, the bedding is fine, and the breakfasts are homemade. Some B & Bs will have wine and cheese first thing in the evening, or a special tea hour included during your stay.
4. A B&B is an experience, a part of that rich pageantry of the world. An environment that keeps your travel spirit alive throughout your stay. A hotel simply cannot be these things.

Again, there are reasons why some travelers choose hotels, and it is for these reasons that hotels have their place. However, if your reason for traveling is to escape the ordinary, to discover beautiful places, beautiful souls, interesting people, then a B&B stay is the ideal option for you.

Remember, like Choice Hotels, Choice B & Bs are often booked many months in advance. It is good to plan ahead by visiting the websites of the B & Bs in the places you travel to. However, unlike hotels, you will be able to see well the images of the room you choose to stay in. Make your selection, reserve your room. The experience of staying in a B&B is one that you will want to have over and over again.