Bed and Breakfast in Italy: how to choose

If you are supposed to know exactly what to expect from a Hotel, this is not always easy to predict in case you are willing to book a bed and breakfast in Italy.

If with hotels the universal rating system (stars) should work properly, with other types of accommodations such as bed and breakfast, independent apartment, guest houses and country inns, the situation is quite different. In these cases you have to trust what you see and what you read.

Serious innkeepers and companies promoting these types of accommodation should be as transparent as possible. You should be able to know exactly the location (the use of an interactive map surely helps), you should be able to see as many rooms pictures as possible, a broad description and a list of facilities/amenities available at the accommodation.

What about reviews? Are they candid? I must confess that many times a review or a guest comment could be more misleading than a bad picture. How you know about other people standards and requirements? Maybe they were on a budget and for them a shared bathroom was more than ok, and they were extremely happy just for the fact that have spent 5 euros less than in another accommodation.

What makes your referent more reliable is the possibility to talk with somebody: if you are booking a bed and breakfast and you are thousands miles away, the best and most relaxing thing is to know that you have somebody to talk to and to interact with, somebody who is able to answer your questions and clarify every single doubt. Even if by e-mail or by phone you should be able to deal with humans and not with automatic systems.

Find an Italy accommodation website which deal mainly with bed and breakfast and which is listing not all of them. Choose a website with a few selected accommodation and look for pictures, maps, descriptions and read as much as possible.... And then, talk (by e-mail of phone) with somebody.

Gianluca Martini writes articles about accommodation in Italy.
He is the founder of Italia Lodging - Quality Accommodation in Italy

Why Stay at a Bed and Breakfast When Choosing Vacation Accomodations

Travelers are seeking new experiences today. Bed and breakfast trends today are attracting people who want to completely get away from their rushed and busy daily lives. These people prefer to travel far from the city and out into the country. They prefer to stay where the hospitality is warm and personal. They want quiet and peaceful surroundings. They want to reconnect to the land and nature. You'll get that and more at the Fish Creek House in Southwest Montana

Staying at a Bed and Breakfast is a fantastic experience. You get great food, friendly hosts and an atmosphere you can't find in a traditional hotel. Our top 5 reasons to stay at a Bed and Breakfast are:

1. Exceptionally prepared home cooked breakfasts Like the name suggests a bed and breakfast will serve you breakfast! Most bed and.... breakfast owners take great pride in their breakfasts offering a wide variety of dishes to fit your needs or requirements. This may include fresh fruit, hot meals, cereal or other delicious foods. Make sure you let you host know about any special dietary requirements. At the Fish Creek House, we can accommodate most diets with produce grown in our on site green house

2. Free extras (Internet, DVD, jacuzzi)

No more paying for movies! Many B&B's offer DVD players, free Internet access or if you're really lucky a jacuzzi. Most hotels would require you to pay for each of these separately. A bed and breakfast includes them as part of the experience. What a great way to relax after a long day of sight seeing!

3. Bed and Breakfasts are friendlier

Why stay in a hotel room where you are just another customer? Bed and breakfast owners appreciate you. They want you to have a good time and will make your stay an enjoyable one. Bed and breakfast owners offer you a unique insight into the local community. They can tell you about places to visit, special events, or just offer you the chance to make a new friend.

4. Unique Experiences

The bed and breakfast experience is unique. The exist in different locations, and offer different services. For example, some bed and breakfasts offer packages that are not available through a standard hotel chain. Bed and breakfast inns located on a ranch or lake may offer horseback riding or fishing as part of your visit. Staying at a bed and breakfast may also give you discounts on a round of golf, dinner at restaurant, or nature trips.

5. Comfort and quiet

Last but not least a bed and breakfast offers you peace and quiet. No noisy neighbors in the next room, no sounds of water running through the pipes at odd hours, just peace and quiet. If you can, find one that is located in a quiet neighborhood with a garden or a nice view. You can then spend your days just relaxing and staring out over Fish Creek and the Tobacco Root Mountains or something similar.

How do you find a bed and breakfast? There are many bed and breakfast directories on the internet. Some try to cover the whole world while others focus in on their town, or state. Each person looks for a unique bed and breakfast experiance. Use a bed and breakfast directory with a good seach engine to find the one that best fits your needs.

On your next vacation stay at a bed and breakfast .We offer great services,higher quality food and a personal touch that cannot be beat! Let us help you make Montana memories..

Cid Bus has been an executive in the Hospitality Industry for 15 years. Also a graduate of the NY Restaurant school and co-owner of a catering company, and competitive x-country skiier, you can track us down at their bed and breakfast Fish Creek House in Southwest Montana. Email: info@fishcreekhouse.com http://www.fishcreekhouse.com