The disappearing breakfast

Roy · Guru

The disappearing breakfast

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

I haven't really noticed, but on our trip this year we only stayed in Hotels and Guesthouses --but, yes, most of those were 'Room Only".

Michele Erdvig · Host

As I browse through the various sites and booking engines I do see breakfast slowly becoming optional. I guess the term B&B will just have to be B in the future if the trend continues. I especially notice it for places near airports.

Roy · Guru

I think we may end up self catering sooner than later, although not this trip.

-- Edited by Roy on Monday 4th of November 2019 09:07:36 PM

Michele Erdvig · Host

I suppose it is one way of increasing prices without seeming to. Make breakfast an extra. Like downsizing the weight of a package but charging the same price = actually increase in price.

yesiree · Guru

I noticed it when I started seeing B&Bs listing on Booking.com and hotels.com... a lot of people shop by price on those sites and might not notice the "extra" -- so B&Bs were matching the hotels.

On the otherhand, a lot of AirBnB hosts are offering a lot of extras like breakfast or a stocked pantry -- hosts are obsessed with their reviews (it's the only way to succeed in the AirBnB ecosystem).

The "old" B&B model seems to be fading.