swandav2000

I prefer to have breakfast before I'm really acceptable for public viewing, so I like to find a hotel with mini-fridge to keep my yogurt or milk for cereal. I also like to brush my teeth after breakfast, and need to be close to a toilet after coffee.... So for all that, I like to have breakfast at the hotel, but in the privacy of my own room with fridge.

s

hattonth

It depends where I am - if I'm staying in a small village or out of the way place, Breakfast is important. I like to eat as soon as I get up so I don't want to be searching out somewhere or having to drive somewhere. If I'm in a city or town, I'm less concerned because we can pop out straight away.

yqiang

Totally agree that it depends on the country and obviously the location.

Country – We've found that the hotel breakfasts in Asia are very tasty and incredible value. North America, not so much. We always try to check hotel reviews / photos of the breakfast spread before deciding.

Location – If you are staying in a central area with easy access to restaurants, it might make more sense to skip breakfast at the hotel and find a good restaurant near by.

mdinbc

I have been charged too much in my opinion for hotel breakfasts. My hubby and I tend to be light breakfast eaters, so we can decide to eat in the hotel restaurant in the morning rather than be disappointed in a barely-there buffet paid for in advance.
I seem to remember paying EU 17 each for toast and store bought croissants with coffee, then discovering there was a lovely café two doors down.

Macross

I just want a cup of coffee normally but in Germany the breakfast can be so good I will pay for it. If the cost is high forget it. The Victoria in Nurnberg had the best breakfast ever. I am not a fan of cereal, warm yoghurt and a few pastries. I would rather go out, walk around and hit up a good coffee shop even if on the road. I remember this one B&Bin Normandy that never put the yogurt up.It sat on the table. I ate a piece of toast. Premier Inn chain has a nice restaurant and they do a good breakfast that my husband likes. It is extra and you can decide each day if you want or not.

melproffit

i'll look to have breakfast included at the majority of my hotels stays. i won't book until i-A) look at reviews posted with details regarding the food B) google map the area close by for other options C) find out what time the service begins. we tend to start our days early to maximize activity time so if breakfast isn't served until say 7:30, i'll find another choice. on some occasions, if we have a mini fridge, we'll pick up grocery items the night before-yogurt, fruit, muffin, etc-and do the in room eating before heading out. if you shop around properly, a breakfast included room can absolutely save you time and not be any more expensive than a room without the meal.

AJPeabody

Hotel breakfasts are generally undistinguished and overpriced. I book the no breakfast rate and always find a nearby source of same price much better sit down breakfast or a cheap do-it-yourself breakfast such as really nice pastry or yogurt. Our upcoming trip has an exception: The discounted no refund pay in advance hotel rate if booked through the hotel rather than the same price via online booking sites gave free breakfast, and the picture looks pretty good.

Melnq8

I look for included breakfasts when traveling in Europe - I read the reviews looking for comments on the breakfast, the more glowing the better. I love a good European (especially German) breakfast.

When in the US though, I don't give a fig about hotel offered breakfast because they're usually rubbish (at least in the category of hotel I tend to book in).

VonVan

kapia

It depends on how much is added breakfast included. I tend not to anymore now though, after tasting overpriced but disappointing meals. I'd rather research ahead where to eat outside the hotel and actually enjoy the beginning of the day, or just get a cup of coffee.

mlgb

Generally U.S. hotel breakfasts are rubbish. Generally, Colombian and Peruvian breakfasts are not rubbish. Generally, Portuguese breakfasts are wonderful. Generally, so are South African breakfasts.

My biggest problem is that, generally, included breakfasts start too late. So in-room coffee or an all-day coffee dispenser in the lobby are generally more important than the included or not included breakfast. For my early starts, a refrigerator and all-day coffee (whether in the lobby or my room) are generally more important than the breakfast. Although sometimes, if the breakfast is really good, I'll stay in late just to take advantage.

suze

(Will not make coffee in the room, just won’t do it.)

Hmmm... and I need at least one cup of coffee before I go out anywhere in public!!

sassy27

I have booked both but for the most part it's with breakfast. I don't eat a lot but like having the option of something quick. I don't get up early to go for a walk before I go out. I get up, go for breakfast then leave for the day. I don't like trying to find a place to get a drink or something to eat when I haven't been before. For me, finding a place is more work. When at home, I do not eat breakfast so why I do the opposite when traveling.

emalloy

In the US, I always look at the kind of breakfast that is offered and will pay more for the lodging if the breakfast is good. Typically the ones with better breakfast are also nicer, so worth a little more money on both accounts.

VonVan

suze

Well how very sweet! You obviously think i am a lot younger than I am I'm not afraid of using a hotel coffee maker. Yes I rinse it out and run some hot water thru it a couple times before making a pot. You can bring your own coil, cup, and instant if that makes you feel more confident -lol!

MoBro

We like to have breakfast included, all other things being equal. We are not early risers. We prefer to eat at the hotel, return to our room to get ready for the day, and be gone until after dinner.

Some of the best breakfasts ever have been when traveling: The Avenida Palace in Lisbon, the Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth in Vienna, Hotel Julia in Rome, Hotel Uhland in Munich, Park Plaza in Boston, etc.

TDudette

I'm with MoBro. Unless I know there's a convenient breakfast place nearby, I want to be easily able to return to the room after breakfast for a pit stop, tooth brushing, and getting the materials needed for the long day ahead!

topazann1

Omg when I was just in Europe, not only was breakfast not included, but it was crazy expensive like 20€ & up. I didn't expect it to be included, but I didn't expect it to be that much either and did'nt plan this travel expenses 30€ at the hotel by the Louvre. I could get a crepe across the street for like 5/6€.

Vatras

In my opinion not only it is usually cheaper to buy pastries or sandwiches in bakeries, together with coffee or tea, but you're also independent from hotel's breakfast hours. And you also try more local ingredients.
However this solution is not for people who cannot go outside with empty stomach - for them it's better to rent an apartment with kitchen and cook breakfast themselves. Rarely have I eaten good breakfast in hotel (maybe in those with 4+ stars).