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4 Types of Business Accommodation
There are many different types of accommodation on offer in Barrow-in-Furness and Cumbria, with each providing various facilities and a different experience. In this post, we will explain what Hostels, House Share's, Guesthouses, Apartments and Hotels are like, and the types of facilities you may get at each.
House-share/Hostels
Hostels/House-shares may provide the cheapest accommodation. They normally offer shared rooms with bunk beds, but some also have private rooms available. Often the amenities are shared and you don’t get towels or toiletries included.
Despite this house-shares are fantastic options. They are normally very friendly and great for meeting new people, they are often in town center locations and tend to provide good links to public transport.
Common features of hostels
Shared rooms and facilities
No free toiletries
Towels for a fee
Affordable bed options
Social atmosphere
Free WiFi
Often good location
Often used by younger guests
Great for travellers wanting to connect
Guesthouses
Guesthouses are fantastic and may be family run. The hosts often take pride in the property, has nice local furnishings, and will make you feel like their home is your home. Guesthouses may come with shared facilities like bathrooms and kitchens.
You may get homemade food and even tours of the destination through guesthouses.
Common features of guesthouses
Homely environment
Friendly staff, with them often being the owners
Cooking facilities
Fully equipped with bedroom and living space
Food options, including breakfast, lunch or dinner
WiFi access
Apartments
Apartments are especially great for longer stays or if you want to have your own space or cook. Many apartments come with great furnishings and facilities allowing you to settle down for as long as you need.
Often you will find apartments are modern and a home from home. With facilities from the basics like not sharing a Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Space to luxuries such as washing machines, Ironing Facilities and the biggie.. Parking!
Common features of apartments
Modern and well equipped
Bedroom, kitchen and living spaces
Sometimes washing machines
Tv's & Digital Data Stations
Work Stations
Dining Facilities
Independent WiFi
Often Parking Available
Great for long stays
Favourite among Business Travellers
Hotels
Hotels can offer the most facilities and come in different star levels, often from 1-5 with five being the highest. Star levels of hotels are often determined by the country and not defined by a worldwide authority, so what may be a five star in one country, may only be a four star in another. Around the hotel, you may get a pool, fitness and spa facilities, bars and multiple restaurants.
Also as you go up in stars the facilities and service will improve, with higher ranked hotels having more staff, butler services, 24-hour concierge and will basically do everything to ensure you have the most amazing stay possible.
Common features of hotels
Features vary a lot across hotels, please check what the hotel offers on booking.
Separate bedroom and bathroom
Sometimes different room options throughout the hotel
Living rooms (suites)Restaurants and bars
WiFi access
Concierge
Butlers
TVs
Room service
24-hour receptions
Well equipped rooms including toiletries, bathrobes, coffee machines and more
Pool and fitness facilities
Business and conference facilities
Great for week-long holidays, weekend and also luxury breaks.
Resorts and Holiday Homes
Another accommodation option to stay in is a resort. Resorts tend to be self-contained and come with all the facilities you need and can often be great for family holidays. They can sometimes be located in central places such as close to the local towns or maybe in more rural isolated locations, which can be perfect to just get away from everything and for honeymoons.
Common features of resorts
Here are some of the features you may get at resorts. These would rather across resorts depending on where you stay.
Large pools, sometimes even multiple
All inclusive options which can include meals and drinks
WiFi access
24-hour reception
Gym facilities
Classes such as Water Aerobics
Excursion and activity options
Well equipped rooms with private bathrooms, television facilities and more
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