A guest house is a kind of lodging. In some parts of the world a guest house is similar to a hostel,bed and breakfast, or Inn whereas in other parts of the world (such as for example the Caribbean), guest houses are a type of inexpensive hotel-like lodging. In some areas of the world, guest houses are the only kind of accommodation available for visitors who have no local relatives to stay with.

Among the features which distinguish a guest house from a hotel,bed and breakfast, or Inn is the lack of a full-time staff.^[1][2] Bed and breakfasts are usually family-owned, with the family living on the premises. Hotels maintain a staff presence 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, whereas a guest house has a more limited staff presence. Because of limited staff presence, check in at a guest house is often by appointment. An Inn also usually has a restaurant attached.^[3] Specialized courses in how to run guest houses are available.^[4][5]

In Japan, tenants in a guest house have to pay a substantial damage deposit, and have to pay a cleaning fee when they leave.^[6]

[edit] See also

• Guest house (secondary suite)

[edit] References

1. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Abingdon Guest House. http://www.abingdonguesthouse.com/faq.shtml. Retrieved 2008-01-14.  mirror
2. ^ "Kodiak Recreational Lodging". United States Coast Guard. http://www.uscg.mil/mwr/cottages/KodiakGuestHouse.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-15.  mirror
3. ^ "A Guesthouse, a B&B, and an Inn?". West-Eleventh Townhouse. http://www.west-eleventh.com/faq.htm#1. Retrieved 2009-12-06.  mirror
4. ^ "Guest House Management". E learning centre. http://www.theelearningcentre.co.uk/detail/guest_house_management. Retrieved 2008-01-14.  mirror
5. ^ "What is a Guest House?". Course Plus. http://www.coursesplus.co.uk/trainingcourses/6760-guesthousemanagementasetlevel3.php. Retrieved 2008-01-13.  mirror
6. ^ "Bau House: What is a Guest House?". Bau House. http://www.bauhousetokyo.com/english/guidelines.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-13.  mirror

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