Why should I rent a condo?

Why a Condo vs Hotel?

When I ask people to tell me what they miss when they go on vacation and leave their home to stay in a hotel room, I hear a variety of complaints. Even when people stay in luxurious hotel chains the complaints are still the same.

For example, I always hear people want:

1) MORE ROOM/SPACE. SEPARATE SLEEPING QUARTERS.

Most hotel rooms are standard in size and amenities. Two beds, a tv, nightstand, desk, dresser and a bathroom. The only change is that some rooms may offer a little bit more space to walk from bed to bathroom and nicer towels and toiletries.

2) A KITCHEN, NOT TO COOK BUT TO BUY SOME GROCERIES AND HAVE THEM AVAILABLE.

In today's economy many people are requesting additional amenities be included in the price of a hotel room. For example, REFRIGERATORS are needed when you travel. Many hotels will place a refrigerator,the MINIBAR in your room but fill it with items you must pay for to consume. First with what it costs to pay for a soda you would have purchased a twelve pack. Also, can you assure the items are fresh. The items are restocked as they are consumed. MICROWAVE OVENS are also essential to heat up items. Mothers traveling with small children know how essential this is.

3)PRIVACY is HUGE.

Isn't it funny that at home we all have separate bedrooms, yet we go on vacation and pack the entire family into one bedroom. Vacations are meant for families to have fun, relax and get ready for another year of hard work, school and stress. Even when traveling alone it's nice to have privacy. I stay at hotels when I travel on business and hate to have coworkers visit and have to sit on my bed. I am very messy and wish I could just shut the door and have another room to work in.

4) CONVENIENCE

JACUZZI/HOT TUBS are another big ticket item. Of course you want one of these on vacation. This is probably the only time you will have time to soak in a hot tub.

WASHER/DRYER has become a necessity with the airlines charging for bags; travelers are packing light.



What items do you miss when you go on vacation?
What items would you like to see in standard hotel rooms?

If you could stay in a CONDO VS HOTEL for the same price which would you choose?