Why should you book a hotel suite instead of a hotel room? What is the real difference between suites and rooms? In this article, we have tried to collect the most important differences between the two room type.
Difference in size
The size difference is one of the biggest and most striking difference when we talking about luxury hotel rooms and suites. While the hotel rooms and suites average floorspace can be vary by country to country we can conclude that the suites are always offer much more space than hotel rooms. Moreover, the size difference is can be traced in the details as well.
Luxury hotel suites usually offer bigger windows, larger wardrobes, more spacious seats (couches, sofas), more space in the bathroom (larger bathtub, huge walk-in showers) and go on. The size difference is also discoverable in the outside part of the suites.
Whereas many luxury hotel rooms have balcony or terrace, hotel suites just simply offer more space in this area as well. Usually, the more space outside also means that more attractive outdoor equipment can be available such as: outside pools, whirlpools, gardens, massage beds for a more entertaining and more luxurious experience.
Difference in location and view
Usually, in a luxury hotel the suites are located in the very best part of the hotel complex. Do you remember the scene of the movie Pretty Woman? When Richard Gere afraid to walk out the terrace to Julia in his top floor panorama suite in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel? He said that, he was afraid of heights. Then Julia asked him, how came he rented the penthouse? He replied:
It’s the best.
I looked all around for penthouses on the first floor, but I can’t find one.
This is true for all suites, especially for the penthouse or panorama suites. These suites are usually situated at the upper levels of the hotels. Thanks to the upper location, the suites are much brighter, more quiet, and gives more privacy for the guests.
Moreover, the view is also fascinating from this higher levels. There is no true luxury hotel suite in the world which doesn’t have a special garden, city or sight view. Also, the upper floors give the opportunity for the architects, to create huge terraces above the top of lower levels.
Difference in equipment
In a luxury hotel, suites are always offer even higher quality materials, furniture, fabrics than rooms. You can often find in the suite: dining table, more chairs, coaches (garden furniture), high quality artworks (paintings, sculptures) and go on.
Usually you will find state-of-the-art technology in your suite, with remotely controlled -heating/cooling system, lightning, curtains, audio/video equipment and larger TV-s. Most of the high categorized luxury suites (or villas, bungalows) also have whirlpool, private heated pool, saunas or steam baths.
Difference in services
Maybe the biggest difference between luxury hotel suites and rooms is in the service level. Hotel suites are almost always offers more and sophisticated services than rooms. Here are few things that you can expect when you book a luxury hotel suite:
- complimentary limo or chauffeur-driven luxury car service (usually airport shuttle)
- complimentary access for VIP Spa and wellness, bar facilities (if exist in the hotel)
- butler service
- fresh flowers
- extended minibar
- bespoke arrival amenities / gifts
- evening turndown service
- designer toiletry products
- and much more…
