¿Which are the main differences between a boutique hotel and a lodge hotel? To answer this question, it is first necessary to distinguish the characteristics that identify each one of them:
The characteristics of a Boutique Hotel
Its birth dates back to 1980 in New York City, making its worldwide expansion in the late 1990s. They began to be characterized by its particular location, service and design, having style and character. Among the features of a boutique hotel is its urban location, as they are often located in major cities and in dynamic neighborhoods and shopping; another feature is its architecture and design, as they have elegance and are thematic. Their ambiance and decor seek to provide an intimate atmosphere, creating architecture by itself.
Personalized service is another of its characteristics, it seeks to be ahead of the desires of the customer, who is considered a guest and friend.
It is normal for the boutique hotel to have few rooms, which makes the guest feel important and to receive a personalized service. They have dining facilities, bars and their halls are open to the general public. The segment that generates its main source of income is the business travelers who seek privacy, luxury hotel services and care.
¿What are the characteristics of a lodge?
The lodges are located in no mass accommodation destinations, apart from the big cities, surrounded by nature and built of wood and environmentally friendly materials.
They are usually small accommodations that guarantee privacy and personalized service. They are usually sought by tourists who practice some kind of adventure sport, like fishing, climbing or surfing; or those seeking to be in a natural environment such as forests, savannas, mountains, without leaving comfort.
Many of them offer activities depending on the place, wildlife migrations or biodiversity, allowing options such as horseback riding excursions and safaris. Having a lodge involves commitment to the environment and it engages visitors in the policies implemented, in order to have a minimal environmental impact during the operation of tourism activities.
But most of all, what is true, is that in both types of hotel you will get a personalized and special service that will make you feel at home!
