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Technically no. There are people who travel for work/leisure and would still want a great experience at a boutique or upscale hotel.

abbasmehdi 15y ago
Not me, my company has budgets and I just wanna be back home ASAP when I travel for work, and for leisure I go for "experiences" like staying on a boat, or momsy popsy spot. If you're coming from a major world city, you don't (I don't) want to stay at Omni, Mondrian, W etc because they are a few miles from my home (LA). I have a feeling I am not getting it.
- massarog 15y ago
  Those are actually considered chain hotels, although they are upscale hotels. Boutique hotels are the ones that provide guests with a greater experience on all fronts. Say you wanted to go on vacation to NYC for your anniversary with your wife and you want to let the hotel know what you are coming for. Using a regular online booking service there is no way of doing that, however, with this service, you can let them know it is your anniversary and they can offer you a personalized deal based on the information you provide (free room upgrade, discounted room, gift card to the hotel spa, etc). Hope that clears it up.
  - abbasmehdi 15y ago
    Yes! How do you handle legitimacy? Why wouldn't we always say its our honeymoon or wedding anniversary to score free perks? I ask because recently I bought a 12 night cruise for our honeymoon, and the cruise agent told us that they had no way to verify and if they gave us preference then all passengers would ask for this. She said it in much nicer words though. BTW, omni's site claims its a "botique luxuries hotel". Your customer won't know the difference, that's my second point here. I do think you're onto something though. Gut feeling.
    - massarog 15y ago
      Legitimacy will be our biggest hurdle, but we will be screening the offers as well (at least during the beta phase). Even if the person is not being entirely honest about what they are booking for, the hotels are making the decision in the end to respond to any open offers.
      - abbasmehdi 15y ago
        Your hurdle might become your best friend, I think. When only a select few can do something, based on some criteria, that makes it so much more desirable for those who can't (yet). Then I would be dreaming of getting married to get a honeymoon package! :-)

abbasmehdi 15y ago

Not me, my company has budgets and I just wanna be back home ASAP when I travel for work, and for leisure I go for "experiences" like staying on a boat, or momsy popsy spot. If you're coming from a major world city, you don't (I don't) want to stay at Omni, Mondrian, W etc because they are a few miles from my home (LA). I have a feeling I am not getting it.

massarog 15y ago
Those are actually considered chain hotels, although they are upscale hotels. Boutique hotels are the ones that provide guests with a greater experience on all fronts. Say you wanted to go on vacation to NYC for your anniversary with your wife and you want to let the hotel know what you are coming for. Using a regular online booking service there is no way of doing that, however, with this service, you can let them know it is your anniversary and they can offer you a personalized deal based on the information you provide (free room upgrade, discounted room, gift card to the hotel spa, etc). Hope that clears it up.
- abbasmehdi 15y ago
  Yes! How do you handle legitimacy? Why wouldn't we always say its our honeymoon or wedding anniversary to score free perks? I ask because recently I bought a 12 night cruise for our honeymoon, and the cruise agent told us that they had no way to verify and if they gave us preference then all passengers would ask for this. She said it in much nicer words though. BTW, omni's site claims its a "botique luxuries hotel". Your customer won't know the difference, that's my second point here. I do think you're onto something though. Gut feeling.
  - massarog 15y ago
    Legitimacy will be our biggest hurdle, but we will be screening the offers as well (at least during the beta phase). Even if the person is not being entirely honest about what they are booking for, the hotels are making the decision in the end to respond to any open offers.
    - abbasmehdi 15y ago
      Your hurdle might become your best friend, I think. When only a select few can do something, based on some criteria, that makes it so much more desirable for those who can't (yet). Then I would be dreaming of getting married to get a honeymoon package! :-)