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Bed and Breakfast
Etiquette |
This is intended as a short guide for people
who are not familiar with the Bed and Breakfast system and how it
operates in Ireland. The list is not intended to cover all aspects
of Bed and Breakfast and indeed in different parts of the country
different guidelines may apply.
Q: What is a Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
A: This generally
speaking is a family home that has been adapted or purpose built to
cater for receiving guests,
some B&B's are a little larger and
more like small hotels, especially in the larger tourist
towns. Most B&B's are
members of Quality Approved, a section of
the Irish Tourist Board, and are regularly inspected to make sure
the
accommodation they provide meet certain minimum
standards.
Q: Do we share the same facilities
A: Most B&B's
have separate toilets and shower rooms for guests. Look out for the
term "en-suite" which means you
have your own private bathroom
connected to your accommodation. Most will also have separate
lounges for
guest use.
Q: How much is Bed and Breakfast and what do I get for my
money
A: Prices can vary from place to place, but you will get the
type of accommodation you pay for, average prices
would be between Euro 30.00 and Euro 45.00 per person sharing and include full Irish
Breakfast.
Superior B&B's usually offer an
extensive Breakfast Menu.
Q: Do I sleep and eat in the same rooms or part of the
house as the family
A: Generally most
B&B's are purpose built and have separate accommodation for
Family and Guests.
Q: Can I pay by credit card
A: Some of the
larger B&B's will accept credit cards but most will take cash
only.
Q: Do I have to be in by a certain time at night
A: Most houses will issue
you with two keys, one for your room and one for the front door so
you can come and go
as you please. Just remember if you are late in,
that other people may be asleep. So try not to make too much
noise.
Q: What time do I have to check-in by
A: Most B&B's will
hold your room for check-in till 6:00p.m. if you are
going to be later you better ring ahead and let
them know otherwise
the room may be resold. |
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