Hotels run by women
Nov 27th, 2004 | 06:12 AM
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Hotels run by women
In thinking back over our recent trip to Italy (see http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34542956), I realized that all three of the hotels we stayed in were run by women -- one by a single (widowed) woman, one by two sisters, and one by two sisters and their (female) cousin.
Each of these was characterized by warmth and friendliness, an exceptional attention to detail and comfort of the guests, with lots of special touches that made our stays memorable. One (a country house in N. Lazio) was a little more pricey, at 130 euro, although it was also a bit more luxurious. The other two (in Sorrento and Rome) were great bargains, both under 100 euro a night.
Now this isn't to say that we haven't also had good experiences in the past at places not run exclusively by women, and of course there are always exceptions, but as I think back over other recent trips, it seems to me that most of our best-value stays have been at women-run hotels.
Note: When I say women-run, I mean women are really in charge, not part of a husband-wife team.
Does anyone else have experiences to confirm or refute this pattern? (Not trying to start a gender war here, just wondering if our experiences are typical or only random coincidence.)
Each of these was characterized by warmth and friendliness, an exceptional attention to detail and comfort of the guests, with lots of special touches that made our stays memorable. One (a country house in N. Lazio) was a little more pricey, at 130 euro, although it was also a bit more luxurious. The other two (in Sorrento and Rome) were great bargains, both under 100 euro a night.
Now this isn't to say that we haven't also had good experiences in the past at places not run exclusively by women, and of course there are always exceptions, but as I think back over other recent trips, it seems to me that most of our best-value stays have been at women-run hotels.
Note: When I say women-run, I mean women are really in charge, not part of a husband-wife team.
Does anyone else have experiences to confirm or refute this pattern? (Not trying to start a gender war here, just wondering if our experiences are typical or only random coincidence.)
Nov 27th, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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In Rome, the Fontanella Borghese and Due Torri are owned and operated by the same woman. We had a great experience at the F.B. and appreciated the owner's personal recommendations and her interest in our having a great time in Rome and other places on our itinerary.
Nov 27th, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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nonnafelice, to my knowledge I have not but thinking about your comments did get me thinking. Women perhaps care more about the "little details" that can make a hotel more comfortable.
Perhaps it is along the same line that generally (not in all cases of course) a single woman makes her resident into a nice nest where fellows don't tend to think or need this as much?
This is an interesting thread that should produce some good post.
Perhaps it is along the same line that generally (not in all cases of course) a single woman makes her resident into a nice nest where fellows don't tend to think or need this as much?
This is an interesting thread that should produce some good post.
