Friday, June 2, 2017

Lodging in Sandy UT: Why You Should Choose A Bed and Breakfast For Your Stay (Part Two)

Lodging in Sandy, Utah is not all the same; there are many different options available to travelers who are looking for a place to stay while they visit the beautiful sites and enjoy Utah’s spectacular amenities. As previously discussed in part one of this series, most vacationers make their decision based solely upon budget and end up with motel rooms in crowded facilities. While this option may seem like the most economical, there are reasons to seek other types of lodging facilities and your choice will, arguably, make or break your stay. If you missed part one of this series or would just like a refresher, click here; if you’re ready to proceed, read on!

 Meals
While all lodging facilities now advertise free breakfasts, the budget hotels have a specific type of meal that they offer to their guests. Continental breakfasts are served in economy motels, and this typically only includes a menial, limited menu of small pre-wrapped items and a decanter of coffee. Your fare is typically served without a dining area to relax and consume the continental breakfast as a way of subversively getting travelers in and out as efficiently as possible. These meager meals do not usually fill up most adults and you will typically have to include an extra meal in your budget for you and your party.

Conversely, at a bed and breakfast, a full meal is served in a cozy, family-like setting with the option to linger and socialize with other travelers and the facilities management. From this, you will not only have a hearty breakfast to start your day off with and one less meal to pay for out of pocket, but you can also find out information about local attractions, scenic trips and other valuable information that can make your trip much more enjoyable. The relaxed setting and casual dining adds to the entire experience of staying in a Victorian inn. These upscale facilities are renowned for their menu items and take great pride in their offerings; your breakfast will be much more satisfying than wolfing down a continental breakfast in a crowded lobby.

Historical Significance
The rooms in a budget hotel or economy motel are very plain and most travelers never take pictures inside of their rooms. The furnishings are basic and very utilitarian, not affording much as far as comfort or style. And most of these types of facilities are nothing out of the ordinary.

In contrast, a bed and breakfast is typically created from a historical home. These structures have stories and histories that are usually shared by the owner of the inn upon your arrival. Each room is lavish, particularly in a Victorian inn, and most of the rooms will have their own theme or style. Each room has character and many guests photograph the entire lodging facility during their stay. These beautiful living spaces are so significant that most guests will come to think of the bed and breakfast they stayed in as part of the sites they saw during their trip and retell the stories of the history of the room they spent their vacation in.


For more information about lodging in Sandy UT and why travelers should choose to stay in a bed and breakfast, call (801) 562-2198 or click on the provided link.

Friday, April 21, 2017

Lodging in Sandy UT: Why You Should Choose A Bed and Breakfast For Your Stay (Part One)


Lodging in Sandy, Utah can come in many forms; from the corporate chain budget motels to the cozy bed and breakfast inn, a traveler can find many options for their travel accommodations. While many people opt for the cheapest bed for their stay in Sandy, Utah, this “money saving” option isn’t always the best in the long run. Here are a few reasons why you should consider booking a room at a smaller venue instead of the larger, more populated hotels or motels…read on!

Great Sleep
In budget motels and hotels, the beds that are provided in the rooms are typically of the lowest, cheapest grade that was available when the company went into business. In order to keep their overhead low enough to offer cheap rates, the travel accommodations afforded to their customers typically lacks a great deal of comfort.

Additionally, budget hotels are renowned for having problems with infestations, such as bed bugs. By accommodating more travelers, more “unwanted guests” are able to be brought along for the night, either from home or from another lodging site.

In contrast, a bed and breakfast typically has only a few rooms available for travel accommodations and has a lower turnover. The beds and furnishings are typically very upscale, providing higher levels of comfort and a better night’s sleep. And since they have less visitors on a nightly basis, a bed and breakfast rarely has incidences with insects that would be of concern for guests.

Less Traffic
Budget hotels in Sandy, Utah have other problems associated with a larger volume of travelers. Noise is often a problem that interferes with a traveler’s rest, and the more “neighbors” are in the lodging facility, the more likely it becomes that noise levels, disturbances and even wild parties can become a problem for getting a good night’s sleep. Noise disturbances are harder for a larger motel to handle as well since management isn’t always within the same building, so detection of problems becomes harder. Conversely, a bed and breakfast has an intimate setting, usually in the innkeeper’s home with only a couple of guests in different rooms at a time. The chances of having your sleep interrupted under these conditions becomes considerably lessened.

The other problem associated with more travelers is more incidences of theft and the security risks that are posed. Even if a budget motel has security cameras, well-lighted parking lots and hired security guards, the chances of being a victim of theft or other crimes is at a higher level of probability based upon the number of guests as opposed to the small, more intimate setting of a bed and breakfast.

For more information about lodging in Sandy UT and reasons to consider booking a room at a bed and breakfast facility, call (801) 562-2198 or click on the provided link.


Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Lodging in Sandy UT: Weighing Options For Travel Accommodations

Lodging in Sandy, Utah is not as limited as many vacationers may believe. When looking for travel accommodations, considering all your options and what actual value the amenities will afford you and your family while on vacation can make or break your stay in Utah. Many times, additional comforts and optional services make upgrading the suites you rent for your stay cost effective and more enjoyable than booking rooms at a budget hotel. Here are a few things that should be weighed in when finding the value for your money…read on!

Real Meals
One of the expenses you and your family will face while on vacation is having to eat out at restaurants. When your lodging facility includes one or more meals, beverages or other consumables, your food budget decreases. And while most hotels and motels offer a complimentary continental breakfast, many times the fare that is offered amounts to coffee with a small snack. The meager amount of food that is provided for a continental breakfast is usually inadequate to get vacationers through their morning; therefore, families typically must go fill up at yet another restaurant, thereby saving you nothing on your food budget.

On the other hand, more upscale travel accommodations will provide full, hearty breakfasts, fully accessible beverage bars and sometimes other consumable amenities that can help your family save some money on your food budget. Not only that, but your family will also be more satiated and happy having a complete, hot breakfast, thereby making your travels during the day to visit tourist attractions or family members that live in Sandy, Utah more enjoyable.

Better Beds
One of the biggest differences between budget hotels and upscale lodging is the beds that are provided in the rooms you rent. Many times, the cheaper the travel accommodations are, the lower quality the beds are, which can dramatically affect how well you sleep. While there isn’t a monetary value that can be attributed to this amenity, having a better night’s sleep will definitely have a positive impact on your daytime travels and overall satisfaction with your entire vacation. Therefore, it can be argued that opting for better guest suites has value that cannot be quantified with dollars and cents, but in happiness, safety during over the road travels and overall comfort during your stay.

Privacy
Larger budget hotels make money based upon volume; therefore, they are set up to provide travel accommodations for as many guests as possible, making the lodging facilities rather cramped and usually full of travelers. This makes for more noise and less privacy during your family vacation…and sometimes cuts into your much needed rest.

Taking all of the considerations in when choosing lodging in Sandy UT is absolutely necessary before you make a call to set up your travel accommodations. Find out more by calling (801) 562-2198 or clicking on the provided link.