What’s the difference between bnbs, hotels, guest houses, inns and holiday lets?
B&B (Bed and Breakfast)
- A B&B is a relatively small lodging establishment
- Offers overnight accommodation and breakfast
- It’s often a private home, with between 4 and 11 rooms, 6 being the average
- Guests pay for the room and their breakfast for the following morning
Hotel
- A hotel is an establishment that provides accommodation, meals, and a variety of other services for their guests
- Other services could include shops, a gym, a pool, spa and more
- Hotels vary in size but are larger than bed and breakfasts
- Often have meeting/conference rooms for hire, restaurants and entertainment services
Guest House
- A guest house is a private house that offers accommodation to paying guests
- The owner usually lives in a completely separate area within the property
- It could be an ‘annex’ or another smaller house on the grounds of the owner’s private home
Inn
- An inn is a pub that provides food, drink and accommodation
- There is usually a licensed bar, a restaurant
- Rooms available for guests tend to be above the pub
Holiday Let/Rental
- Holiday lets and holiday rentals are privately rented properties
- The owners live off site and you have the whole property to yourself for the duration of your stay
- These properties are mainly self-catered
