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Advantages of renting vacation rentals

Most people who rent a furnished vacation house or condo (or any other variation such as a villa, cabin, chalet, cottage, etc) are looking for extra space, privacy, or potential savings. Typically, you can rent a whole house or condo for the price of a hotel room, and enjoy the extra space, privacy and savings.

Advantages of staying in traditional hotels

There are some key advantages for staying in a hotel. Hotels (and other types of traditional accommodations such as motels, inns, resorts, etc) are the most popular choice among business travelers and people traveling alone or with large groups. When traveling to a city for the first time, hotels are usually the safest accommodations you can find due to their centralized locations and security features.

Advantages of staying in bed and breakfasts?

B&Bs offer a great alternative for couples seeking romantic getaways, honeymoons, anniversary celebrations. There are many variations of bed and breakfasts including small country inns, boutique hotels, and lodges. Also, bed & breakfasts are very popular among experienced travelers looking for a unique lodging experience.

Pros & Cons of vacation rentals

Pros: Vacation rentals usually offer great value, cost savings, and extra privacy, as compared to traditional accommodations. Private vacation homes and condos often feature more inside amenities such as full kitchen, living areas, extra rooms, etc.

Cons: User experience may vary greatly due to the uniqueness of each vacation rental. Vacation can be harder to find when traveling by car due to the fact that their locations. Vacation rentals usually feature less outside amenities such as pool area, restaurants, lobbies, exercise facilities, etc. Also, they usually offer no room service or daily maid services.

Pros & Cons of hotels and bed and breakfasts

Pros: Hotels offer daily maid service and room services. They are easier to get to due to their locations. Hotels also feature more outside amenities such as pool areas, restaurants, on-site exercise facilities, etc. Hotels also feature more personal safety features when visiting a foreign city for the first time due to their on-site security and central locations.

Cons: Hotels usually offer less space inside the rooms or suites. Due to the crowds usually found in hotels, finding a quiet or private place is harder to find. Hotels and motels also feature fewer inside amenities such as kitchen, living area, extra rooms, bathrooms, etc.