Although there is no strict definition of a boutique hotel, this hotel genre tends to have some common characteristics. In Costa del Sol Peru we present the 9 characteristics of boutique hotels so you can discover what standards the Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco Hotel, nominated for Best Boutique Hotel 2018 at the World Travel Awards, meets:
1. Size
Boutique hotels are typically small, usually between 10 and 100 rooms. Its spaces are designed with privacy in mind, creating the environment so that the guest feels in a private home, instead of just being an occupant in the hotel. They often have “common areas” where guests can interact.
2. Individuality
These types of hotels have a distinctive vibe and never give off the feeling of being part of a series. They are often independently operated and not affiliated with a large chain, although the world’s largest independent operator of boutique hotels, the Kimpton Hotel brand, is owned by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (IHG). Likewise, these types of hotels can be independently owned or be part of a chain but belong to a luxury hotel association.
3. Design
The architecture and interior design of a boutique hotel are as unique as its operations, but always upscale and often blending historic details with chic elegance. The lines in the structure and in the interior of the hotel can be elegant and contemporary or quaint and welcoming, or even present an artistic amalgamation. Boutique hotels convey a progressively avant-garde style with meticulous decoration. The rooms are individually decorated and feature high quality bedding and exclusive services. In the rooms of the Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco hotel you can delight yourself in rooms with a colonial or contemporary interior design according to your preference.
4. Character
Boutique hotels often have an eccentric personality. They are fun and original, modern and unconventional. The quirky sense of humor of the management of these types of hotels could be on display through creative offerings for guests. For example, the Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C. delivers a goldfish to the room of the guest who loses his pet.
5. Location
Again, there are no hard and fast rules, but many boutique hotels are located in trendy urban areas. You can find them in lively and up-and-coming areas as they can be one of the region’s rejuvenating factors, in upscale residential neighborhoods that are far from the crowds but within convenient distances for visiting the destination’s highlights or in tourist attractions, although they may be hidden from the main routes. The Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco hotel is located in an area of interest for tourists who are fond of colonial architecture: Calle Santa Teresa #344 Cusco, Peru and from where they can go to the tourist attractions of Cusco.
6. Culture
As an extension of each property’s “unique personality”, boutique hotels often celebrate local flavor with a strong sense of ownership, incorporating locally sourced materials and reflecting the heritage of the place through color and art. Themed boutique hotels build the entire guest experience, from décor to services, around a particular theme such as art, fashion or sports.
7. Services offered by a boutique hotel
Highly personalized services are a hallmark of boutique hotels. The staff will know your name from the first day of your stay, the hotel will provide you with bespoke luxury services, such as a wide range of pillows and personalized toiletries, in order to create for you a very high quality individual experience. .
8. Gastronomy
Like all things boutique hotels, its restaurants and bars tend to be hip, connected to the latest fashion trends, and showcase locally sourced flavors. The high quality, authentic cuisine and comfort of the atmosphere make these hotels popular for dining and drinking with the local public as well as national and international guests. If you come to Cusco you must visit the Cava del Marqués bar.
9. Customers
The types of travelers who are drawn to boutique hotels are just as individual as the hotels themselves and tend to be just as hip. Guests belonging to the Millennial generation or their parents who enjoy creative design, “quirky” character and luxurious service will feel right at home in boutique hotels.
You can make your next reservation at Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco Hotel directly through our website, you can also write to us at reservas@costadelsolperu.com or call us at +51 (084) 221269