This or that?

Nebb

If you went somewhere that had beautiful hotels and beautiful bed and breakfasts, which would you chose?

raynes

I vote hotel. 

B&Bs can be weird with the whole home owners living there and sharing bathrooms thing.

aprovencher21

I've yet to be comfortable at a B&B.  I'm not a fan of sharing bathrooms or having the homeowners there.  I like hotels.  I especially love room service and being able to rent movies on the TV.  I;m often lazy on vacation.

september's bride

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[QUOTE]I vote hotel.  B&Bs can be weird with the whole home owners living there and sharing bathrooms thing.
Posted by raynes[/QUOTE]

This is my thought exactly. I feel like B&Bs are full of awkward situations.

neelynicole

Hotel.

Like raynes said, I'm not big on wandering a house with the owners and other guests. I prefer more privacy.

Nebb

All places ive looked at and am interested in have private bathrooms and are 100$+ cheaper than the hotels.

leayn

It depends on the type of B&B.  I stayed in one down the shore that was an awesome Victorian type place, but we stayed in the actual house where the people lived and not the separate building.  It was kind of creepy to have them around all the time, they were really annoying and their daughter followed us everywhere we went.

Despite all of this, their breakfast was SLAMMING, the coffee was great and I fell in love with the house.  Do you have pics or a link to somewhere you are thinking of going?

Nebb

I have a HUGE list of possibilities, im just sourcing info right now.

september's bride

I guess it depends on what you're looking for. Personally, I love the idea of B&Bs as a romantic getaway, but I've never ended up experiencing one like that despite being to several over the last couple of years. Breakfast with a bunch of strangers at the same table, sharing a house (and house walls) with strangers...I don't know. It just wasn't for us. It felt like a dorm or something.

raynes

My B&B experience is limited, I will admit that.  And we did stay in one that was really neat in Stratford when we went to see Caesar and Cleopatra.  It was an old converted grocery store that was mostly guest rooms.  That was a very tasty breakfast.

tidetravel

All things being equal, I'd choose a hotel.  That said, I'm cheap, so if the B&B were $100 cheaper, I'd probably stay there.  I also think there's a difference based on where I was travelling to.  I would stay at a B&B in Ireland, for instance, to get a better feel for the culture. 

Nebb

So, question. Would you be comfortable spending 100$ more a night for that "privacy"

september's bride

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[QUOTE]So, question. Would you be comfortable spending 100$ more a night for that "privacy"
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]

Yes, absolutely. But - I've done the B&B thing and know my preference. Maybe if the price is right you should check it out to see if it's something you like.

leayn

Each room did have it's own bathroom in the place I stayed.  It really depends on whether you mind having awkward small talk with the potentially insane home owners and don't mind not having much privacy.  We picked the B&B because it was the only place we could find that would let us bring the dog.

That said, I'd stay there again.  There were other things about it I did like....I kind of felt like I was visiting a weird Aunt or something.  I am no help, I know.

Nebb

We stayed at a bed and breakfast on our wedding night, and had breakfast in the morning with the other guests and the home owner and actually had a fabulous time. I like talking with strangers though.

raynes

That's cause you're weird Nebbster.

september's bride

Then I'd go the B&B route - the price is right and you like the vibe, so it seems like a good choice!

Nebb

Im a weirdo who loves talking to people. Im that person who strikes up a conversation over the mushrooms at the grocery store, or in line at the beer store. Im weird.

KaylaSue19

I have only stayed at a B&B one time. My brother was getting married and they rented out the whole place for the weekend and all the girls stayed there the night before the wedding. It was a really nice house and the food was amazing. It was only us though, so I can't say what it would feel like to be staying with strangers.

If they were the same price, I would say hotel. However, to save $100 I might go the B&B route. I would want to try and find some good reviews from guests too, but I am paranoid person. I can't get the movie Hostel out of my head even though it's an entirely different situation.

september's bride

I'm definitely like that too. I struck up a conversation with the man at the Chinese food restaurant tonight while I was on the phone ordering food. We chatted for a bit, and then he said, "well, your food is just about ready...so...come on down!"

It was very strange, in hindsight.

Nebb

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[QUOTE]I have only stayed at a B&B one time. My brother was getting married and they rented out the whole place for the weekend and all the girls stayed there the night before the wedding. It was a really nice house and the food was amazing. It was only us though, so I can't say what it would feel like to be staying with strangers. If they were the same price, I would say hotel. However, to save $100 I might go the B&B route. I would want to try and find some good reviews from guests too, but I am paranoid person. I can't get the movie Hostel out of my head even though it's an entirely different situation.
Posted by KaylaSue19[/QUOTE]
Hahahah I could NEVER stay in a hostel for THAT reason.

JennaV26

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[QUOTE]So, question. Would you be comfortable spending 100$ more a night for that "privacy"
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]

Definitely. B&Bs are kind of creepy to me. I'd much rather be in a hotel any day.

But if I'm going somewhere like the beach for an extended period of time (even say a week rather than a few days) I'd rather rent out a condo. That way we also get the kitchen and can make your own breakfast and lunch each day.

Just depends on where you're going I guess.

tidetravel

WHY DID YOU ASK THE QUESTION IF YOU ALREADY DECIDED WHAT YOU WERE GOING TO DO?!?!!

I think tripadvisor does reviews for B&Bs.  I've always found the site helpful when planning my trips.

JennaV26

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[QUOTE]Im a weirdo who loves talking to people. Im that person who strikes up a conversation over the mushrooms at the grocery store, or in line at the beer store. Im weird.
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]

I talk to everyone too, but that doesn't mean I want to stay in a bedroom right next to their's with thin little walls! Eek! But maybe the B&Bs you've stayed in are better insulated than what I'm thinking.

Nebb

TIDE!!>!?!?! I was trying to see if anyone had any INSIGHT!!

raynes

I got in a bit of a conversation with some guy in line at Home Depot tonight.  Derek sent me to get 2x4's and electrical boxes, so I decided I'd buy myself a plant in a pumpkin pot too.  The guy behind me and I decided that I went for the pumpking and impulse bought the lumber.

september's bride

Raynes - is it a plant in a real, hollowed out pumpkin? If so, for goodness' sake - don't water it! I just bought one and even though the little card says to water the plant, my 1/2 cup of water made the bottom of the pumpkin rot and then fall out. It left sludge and mud all over the front stoop,

Grr.

ricksang

IDK they see so quaint and cute, more downhome. I also don't mind being around other people as I am a people person. Also you get a home cooked meal and a home like bed.

BecW2be

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: This or that? : I feel like I could "learn" more about where I am if I talk to people in that setting than asking a concierge or whoever. I love chatting with people.
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]

YES! I love chatting at breakfast and planning my day around whatever I learn from the owner or other guests.

kd.joseph

Nebb- We've stayed in B&B's in Calistoga, and SC. Both had their own baths and the one in Calistoga, we've stayed at twice, and may stay there next year. She serves breakfast in your room. And she has a gathering in the sun room at 6pm, if you choose to come. But she doesnt bother you.

The one in SC, was wonderful, again your own bath, we ate our breakfast in the dining room with other guests. And I'm with you it was fun.

The owners at both were very accomodating, but didnt bother us.

leayn

The one I stayed at was immaculate.  I had never seen such a clean room.  And the bed was all cool with 1000 pillows and really pretty comforter/sheet set.  B&Bs have better stuff than hotels.

I have taken my own sheets and pillows to hotels on more than one occasion.  Not for fear of bedbugs, but for fear of human fluids being left behind.