If you are planning to visit Inverness however you are unsure what accommodation to book you’ll discover that there exists a huge choice ranging from one room bed and breakfast Inverness to large chain hotels. Some people think of B&Bs as being rooms in someone’s house being rented out on a casual basis to earn a few extra pennies. Frequently the perception is that the B&B will be run by a more mature person and the inside will be chintzy and old fashioned. There are still many of such a B&B and there are customers who appreciate the traditional offering however the bed and breakfast sector has shifted leaps and bounds in recent times as guests expectations have risen.
Many B&Bs have been bought as part of a way of life change and the owners run them on a more professional basis and have huge drive as they want their new business venture to succeed. In Inverness there are around 35 hotels and over 160 bed and breakfasts so levels of competition are fierce. Facilities on offer in B&Bs now included as par for the course are things like free wi-fi which many hotels still charge for. Décor and styling in B&Bs is also generally better since it is easier for a B&B owner to redecorate a few rooms instead of the costly task presented to the Inverness hotels who might feel the need to upgrade.
Another area where B&Bs tend to excel is breakfast because they have fewer guests and less wastage so they can purchase higher quality produce. A few of the Inverness hotels do also have 1st class restaurants so there breakfast is also top notch but the chain hotels are restricted as they cater more for the masses.
B&Bs also offer an even more personal service to customers since it is generally the owners that are presenting themselves rather than a probably not particularly well paid staff member. Accordingly guests get to discover the best places to go to and where to enjoy a good meal and so forth. Inverness is centrally located in the Highlands of Scotland and is visited by individuals from around the world. Many Americans, Canadians, Australians and other nationalities have origins in Scotland and visit each year to discover the beauty and history of their ancestral land. Relaxing over breakfast in and comfortable Inverness bed and breakfast they can chat away with the owners an opportunity which is unlikely to present itself in any of the Inverness hotels.
It’s quite easy to find a great bed and breakfast Inverness and a good starting point is TripAdvisor who currently has 190 B&Bs and guest houses listed. Any of these in the top 30 are fairly much guaranteed to offer excellent accommodation and service. Another good place to look is the Inverness Guest House Association website. They have around 20 guest houses and B&Bs to choose from all of which have AA or Tourist Board star ratings of 3, 4 or 5 stars. Book a B&B and have a memorable time in Inverness and the Highlands.