Boutique Hotels Offer A Unique Experience
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The phrase "boutique hotel" first appeared across cities such as London in the 1980s. They were different because each hotel or guest room was furnished in a particular theme or style such as 18th century opulence. In general they are similar because they are so dissimilar, often being described as quirky. Boutique hotels are also generally run by individuals rather than large corporations.
The First Boutique Hotel
Steven Rubell invented the phrase "boutique hotel" in 1984. Along with Ian Schrager he opened the Morgan Hotel in New York and used the term boutique hotel to describe it. Morgan's stood out from the run of the mill hotels because of its originality and stylish design.
Rubell, who along with the entrepreneur Ian Schrager, commissioned parisian designer Andre Putman. Putman devised an overall theme and style for the hotel which could be described as "America meets Europe" taking unique aspects from both to create something wonderfully unique. The key was to ensure that all of the main characteristics oozed independence and originality. In doing so he helped design, arguably, the worlds first boutique hotel.
There are other hotels which lay claim to being the first ever boutique hotel and claimants include the Bedford in Union Square, San Francisco. The Bedford hotel has changed ownership since it very first opened it changed its name to the Hotel Cosmo and, most recently, to the Vintaggio Suites.
The reason why I have stated that Morgan's was the very first boutique hotel is for the very simple fact that it was Rubell himself that coined the phrase to describe his hotel. Prior to this no other hotel in the world had been described as such and therefore, by default, Morgan's was the very first, even though earlier hotels have, subsequently, become known as boutique hotels.
More Boutique Hotels
The first UK boutique hotel was 42 The Calls in Leeds. This was originally and old corn mill and still maintains some of the original machinery as well as luxurious handmade beds. The first London boutique hotel was The Blake's Hotel in South Kensington (as mentioned in previous paragraph). In fact over the years London has seen increasing numbers of these chic and trendy hotels across the city.
The city of London could be described as sophisticated. Not only does London consist of wide range of boutique hotels, it also has a wide range of cultures, creeds and ethnicities. So when planning your vacation to London consider staying in one of the desirable unique boutique hotels.
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If you are planning a trip to, or a vacation in, London and you are considering booking a boutique hotel you may wish to check out the listings of boutique hotels in London at http://www.londonhotelhelper.com/
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