Is it just me? Or do so many hotels, motels and other lodgings really get things wrong. They seem to have given little or no thought to the basic requirements for ‘a good stay’ for anyone over the age of 50.

 

This might sound like the proverbial ‘first world problem’, a ‘lightweight issue’ and it most certainly is. But we will take that as a given, and be grateful.

 

For now, I’d like to discuss what I believe is good and bad design and amenity in a hotel or motel room. Of course some ‘amenities’ only come with accommodation that has a certain price tag but actually most of these suggestions can apply to a wide range of price brackets. It’s not so much about the quality or price tag of the amenity itself; it’s more about the thought that goes into room design and layout, furniture and product choices and placement decisions.

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