Boutique hotels pose a welcome alternative to traditional resorts and are no longer just embraced by few avant-garde travelers. This growing popularity is reflected in the Costa Rican Tourist Board's decision to dedicate boutique hotels to its list of seven regulations of tourist accommodations.
Small Distinctive Hotels has offered a collection of unique boutique hotels located in the most beautiful places of Costa Rica since 1997. But what exactly is it that distinguishes boutique hotels from other categories?
Some of the main characteristics of boutique hotels can be summed up with the term atmosphere. This distinct ambiance is created by various qualities, such as their size, since boutique hotels are small in terms of the number of rooms and usually have under 100 or in some definitions even less than 50 rooms. Moreover design plays an important in creating the uniqueness of boutique hotels, they are frequently themed, offering themed rooms or an overall theme for the hotel. Another one of the most distinguishing qualities of boutique hotels is an outstanding level of service, for instance meaning that staff knows each guest by his/ her name or frequently offer 24-hour guest services. In terms of technological amenities hotels vary; whereas some might offer the latest in technology, other hotels choose to focus on offering a calm and soothing environment.
Small Distinctive Hotels takes these features one step further and sets out the following guidelines:
- No geographical competition: each hotel has the exclusiveness in its area.
- 60 rooms maximum.
- To be working toward or certified with CST “Certification of Sustainable Tourism.”
- Have SPA on premises or at least offer massage services.
- To have “a la carte” restaurant.
- No involvement in real estate development.
- The minimum duration of prior operation has to be one year.
- Casinos and gambling are not allowed.
- The owner must be directly involved in the operation of the hotel.
- Member properties must offer high-class facilities and personalized service.
We hope now that you are more aware of the specifics of this special category of hotels, you will come visit us and experience this distinct holiday experience for yourselves!
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