DALLAS, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- hotels.com(R) -- the expert
in booking hotels online and via the phone -- now features 1,000 bed and
breakfast properties in its extensive portfolio of lodging accommodations.
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The company has increased its bed and breakfast selection in recent
years and plans to continue adding properties based on growing demand from
travelers seeking out the unique and distinct experiences offered by this
type of specialty lodging.
"Whether planning a romantic trip to the heart of the city or a quiet
country escape, bed and breakfasts provide a unique experience and are
continuing to rise in popularity," said Steve Dumaine, director of business
development for hotels.com. "In fact, our analysis of industry data
suggests that Americans make more than five million trips to bed and
breakfasts each year."
Dumaine added that bed and breakfasts are ideal for couples as well as
small groups of friends or family members traveling together. Travelers
often select these properties instead of a more traditional hotel for the
following reasons:
-- Intimate atmosphere -- By hosting a small number of guests, bed and
breakfasts offer a more peaceful retreat and personal interaction with
innkeepers.
-- Special features -- The properties often provide much more than just a
freshly prepared breakfast. Some may feature afternoon gatherings
with complimentary refreshments, landscaped garden areas, reading
rooms and more.
-- Unique locations -- Many bed and breakfasts are located in historic
buildings and feature original artwork, antique collections,
fireplaces and luxury furnishings.
The following is a sample of bed and breakfast properties available
through hotels.com:
-- Mary Prentiss Inn in Cambridge, Mass. -- A Neoclassical revival
mansion that was built in 1843, the inn features early American décor,
four-poster beds, antique furnishings, and wood-burning fireplaces.
The property, which is minutes away from Harvard University and
Harvard Square, also offers made-to-order breakfasts and afternoon tea
with freshly baked cookies each day.
-- The Veranda Bed & Breakfast in Orlando, Fla. -- Located in the
historic Thornton Park area of Orlando and just two blocks from Lake
Eola Park, the European-style B&B consists of five buildings dating
back to the early 1900s, as well as a pool and spa tub. The property
also invites guests to enjoy complimentary wine in its courtyard,
which features landscaped gardens.
-- Cinnamon Bear Inn in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. -- Nestled in a wooded area
close to the Mammoth Mountain ski area near Central California's
Yosemite National Park, this non-smoking property features rustic New
England colonial decor, four-poster canopy beds, and an outdoor hot
tub. The inn also offers complimentary wine and cheese in the
afternoons.
-- The Inn at the Delta in Espanola, N.M. -- Located in the northern part
of the Rio Grande Valley halfway between Santa Fe and Taos, N.M., the
authentic adobe inn is decorated with handmade Mexican tile floors,
southwestern fabrics, and the owners' own collection of Spanish and
American Indian artwork. Guests also can enjoy the B&B's signature
dish of breakfast burritos as part of the complimentary continental
breakfast.
-- Albert Pimblett's Downtown Bed and Breakfast in Toronto -- Located in
the historic Cabbagetown area of downtown Toronto, this 1860s
Victorian home features antique furnishings, an English garden, and a
library that contains many rare and first editions of British and
American literature. Guests also can enjoy dining in the
walnut-paneled breakfast room that features an antique teapot
collection.
To search the full selection of bed and breakfast properties, visit
hotels.com and click on the "Condos, B&B" tab on the home page. Travelers
may book directly on the site, or call 1-800-617-8496 to speak with a
specialist. There is never a charge to book by phone, and callers receive
the same rates as those who book on the site. hotels.com users also benefit
from Flexible Booking, which enables them to change or cancel their
reservation without any fee from hotels.com
In addition to bed and breakfast properties, hotels.com offers a wide
assortment of hotel and resort properties, condos, and vacation homes. For
more information, visit hotels.com or call 1-800-2-HOTELS.
About hotels.com
hotels.com(R) is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering
reservation services through its own web sites (including hotels.com and
others), its interactive affiliate network (https://www.IAN.com) and its
toll- free call centers (1-800-2-HOTELS). hotels.com gives travelers one of
the widest selections of lodging accommodations from traditional hotels to
vacation rentals at more than 75,000 properties worldwide. hotels.com is an
operating company of Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE).
hotels.com, the hotels.com logo and the Benny the Bellman logo are
either registered trademarks or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other
countries of Hotels.com, LP, a subsidiary of Hotels.com. Other logos or
products and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their
respective owners.
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CONTACT:
Maureen Carrig of hotels.com,
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