What makes a Luxury Hotel

Author: Stephanie Bell

Everywhere you look the word luxury is being used, but what does it actual mean and what can be called luxurious?

The word Luxury is a noun, which has been defined as the state of great comfort and extravagant living. Another definition explains that luxury is something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity. Luxurys' can come in all shapes and sizes, they can be peices of technology such as an IPad or they can be as simple a coffee, often the best varieties of coffees get called luxury.

So it is fair to say that most people think luxury is something of value, however a luxury will vary to the individual. For example, a very wealthy person might feel an expensive gift is a luxury whereas a homeless person might feel a meal or a bed for the night is a luxury. Often time is considered a luxury, as people would like more time to spend with their families but also more time in life.

When luxury is used with hotels it is not so varied: A hotel is defined as an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis, and a luxury hotel is defined as the same but the Luxury refers to combination of facilities and style and something which one don't normally experience at home.

If a hotel has the word luxury attached, it is commonly know that the price is increase, so what are you paying for?

• Fast and easy check in, they should offer video or express checkout. And discrepancies on your bill should be settled swiftly. The correct room, the room you booked should be exactly as you expect it, as you should be able to specify the type and size of room and physical location in the hotel.
• High quality bedroom and bathroom features. The design and layout of the room should be "luxurious", they both should be clean and odorless.
• Personal service, each employee should provide personal service and go above and beyond to ensure each guest is happy.
• Complimentary touches, for example bottles water, tea and coffee in the room, free Wi-fi and free use of the gym facilities.

Generally hotels that would like to call themselves luxury hotels needs to provide and excellent service and high quality facilities.
If you would like to stay in a Luxury Hotel in the UK Fine Individual Hotels have many to choose from, have a look on their website: www.FIHotels.com

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