I was thinking about this today as I was up working away. A hotel with overflow shocked at our rates... Guess what guys, we are not a bed. We aren't!
I looked out the window at the grounds with
the many blooms,
the pecan trees,
the rose arbor,
the peonies
the day lillies
the rhodies
the azaleas
the wisteria
the magnolias
the rose of sharon
the confederate jasmine climbing the railing
I looked around at the view,
the mountains
the town
the historic district
I made up the room with
books,
unique decor like antiques,
persian rugs,
marble side tables,
tiffany lamps,
artwork,
fresh flowers,
chocolates,
I came down the stairs to the living room for guests with
books,
games,
magazines,
comfortable chairs,
sofa,
coffee table and side tables
chandelier
reading lamps,
the dining room with the complimentary
snacks,
sodas,
coffees,
teas,
water,
hot cocoa,
apple cider,
the afternoon fresh baked cake that filled the inn I made today
the gold cutlery,
the vintage plates,
th cheery help yourself sign,
the bouquet of fresh flowers,
the framed antique music sheets that guests love,
the great coffee, tea, breakfast, atmostphere, deck and porches with rocking chairs, private parking, ETCETERA.ETCETERA
So that is my insult point. Hotel people do not realize what they GET when they stay at a BnB. They have no clue. You KNOW what you get when you stay at a hotel. The same thing you get at every hotel or less.
My list is not complete - we could add luxury or comfortable linens, privacy, solitude, concierge, cleanliness, ....