as pressented by
Professional Association of Innkeepers International
- HOMESTAY, HOST HOME
- This type of establishment is an owner-occupied private home
where the business of paying guests is secondary to its use as a
private residence. Frequently located in residential areas,
zoning or other government restrictions may prevent the use of
signs, public advertising, etc. Usually between 1-3 rooms, these
homes are often a member of, and usually inspected by a
reservation service organization (RSO) but are rarely required
to be licensed or inspected by local applicable governmental
agencies. Breakfast is the only meal served. In some instances,
it may be an unhosted apartment where breakfast is self-serve.
- B&B, BED-AND-BREAKFAST
- Formerly a single family dwelling in the 4-5 room range. It
is located in a legally zoned area and meets all the tax, fire,
building and health requirements for this size and use of
property. This establishment advertises publicly and can legally
post a sign. Often the property is purchased specifically to be
a B & B, but many are converted family homes. Reservations
may be made directly with the property.
- BED & BREAKFAST INN
- Generally small, owner-operated businesses providing the
primary financial support of the owner. Usually the owner lives
on premises. The building's primary usage is for business. Inns
advertise, have business licenses, comply with government
ordinances, pay all appropriate taxes and post signs. Breakfast
is the only meal served and only to overnight guests. The inn
may host events such as weddings, small business meetings, etc.
Room numbers range from 4-20 with a small, but increasing number
up to 30.
- COUNTRY INN
- A business offering overnight lodging and meals where the
owner is actively involved in daily operations. These
establishments are, in fact, bed-and-breakfast inns which serve
at least one meal in addition to breakfast, and operate as "restaurants"
as well as overnight lodging accommodations. Modified American
plan (MAP) country inns serve dinner to overnight guests only,
and the cost of dinner and breakfast is often included in the
room rate. A country inn with a full-service restaurant serves
these additional meals to the general public. To be a country
inn, a property does not have to be located in a rural area.
Room numbers tend to range from 6 to 30.
- BOUTIQUE INN, SMALL LUXURY HOTEL
- This group of properties, by name, are luxurious and
elaborately decorated. They often provide hotel-like services
with a personal touch from employees. The size ranges from 15-50
rooms. The owner may be involved in daily operation, but
generally a manager is responsible to a corporation. Meal
service is usually breakfast only, but in some instances very
high-quality dinner and/or lunch service and room service are
also provided.
- BED-AND-BREAKFAST HOTEL
- These are 30+ room, historic properties offering breakfast
that can only be considered hotels. Only the historic structure,
and perhaps some decorating components and breakfast provide the
B & B feel.
Although all the the above categories view themselves as
providing these below-listed characteristics, in reality, the
larger the property -- and particularly if the owners is not
actively involved in daily operations and guest interaction -- the
property moves rapidly into the "hotel" perception in
the minds of the traveller.
- Generous hospitality and personal attention to guests
- Architecturally interesting or historic structure
- Owner involvement in business
- Clean and comfortable ambiance and surroundings
- Individually decorated rooms
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