Top 5 Reasons to Select a Hotel with Onsite Dining
Whether you’re planning a girlfriends’ getaway, a romantic couples’ weekend, or you’re travelling for work, food is a major consideration. This is precisely why choosing a hotel in a convenient location is important.
To take that a step further, you can also choose to book a hotel with onsite dining. This is not only convenient on several levels, but can save you money and time, especially when it comes to renting a car or ordering in food delivery! Next time you’re ready to book a hotel, give some strong consideration to choosing one with at least one hotel restaurant. Still not convinced? Here are several reasons why you should book a hotel with onsite dining.
You Can Order Whatever You’re in the Mood for From On-site Hotel Dining
We’ve all been there: sometimes a craving for something ultra-specific hits. Not necessarily “weird” like pickles and ice cream, but very, very specific. A cheeseburger with bacon and avocado, or maybe a cup of hot soup on chilly days.
If you’re staying at a hotel with onsite dining, you can simply head to the restaurant and cure that craving almost immediately. There’s no need to drive anywhere or even really get ready! This comes in especially handy during late hours, as many hotel bars serve late-night menus long after most traditional restaurants have stopped serving for the evening. Better yet, pick up your hotel phone and dial in room service so you can kick back and enjoy your cravings in bed.
Onsite Hotel Dining Convenience
One of the biggest reasons to stay in a hotel with onsite dining is the convenience aspect. If you can simply head down to the lobby to have lunch or dinner, there’s no need to get in the car and drive across town or order a taxi or Uber.
Plus, there’s something truly satisfying about not needing to bring anything other than your hotel room key to dinner, as opposed to a full handbag or wallet!
When it comes to breakfast, all you need to do is throw on a pair of shoes and you’re ready to start the day off right. Several Coast Hotel locations offer free breakfast, breakfast to-go bags or have restaurants offering buffets and sit-down service.
Another situation when it’s really convenient to have quick access to hotel restaurants is when you’re working remotely or on a bleisure trip. If you’re sitting in meetings or need to be clocked in through lunch, you may not have enough time to head out and find a restaurant offsite, but you’ll have a few minutes to run downstairs and pick something up.
Easily Save Leftovers
Have you ever gone out to a lovely, absolutely delicious fine dining meal when you’re away from home and wanted to have your leftovers boxed up to take back to the hotel… only to realise that you’re not heading straight back? If you’re hitting the town with friends or your significant other, or going somewhere else with colleagues after dinner before calling it a night, how are you supposed to bring your leftovers? You don’t want to tote the box around all evening and even if you did, you may accidentally leave them somewhere.
When you eat at hotel restaurants, this problem is solved. You don’t have to carry your leftovers around; you can simply bring them back to your room after dinner. In fact, most Coast hotels have mini-fridges in the guest rooms. This way, whether you’re heading back out or staying in for the night, you can rest assured that your food is properly stored and you’ll be able to savour all that goodness the following day.
Safely Get Back to Your Hotel Room
Going out for some drinks and to socialize while you’re travelling can be tricky. You certainly don’t want to drive yourself after you’ve been drinking or have to wait a long period of time for a taxi or Uber to arrive. This is another situation where selecting hotels with restaurants has unexpected benefits. If you plan to have a drink or two (or a few!) at the hotel restaurant, there’s no need to worry about how you’re going to get back to the hotel later that evening — you’re already there!
A Worthwhile Hotel Experience
Food, and even cocktails, have increasingly become an important aspect of travel over the last several years. Instead of just choosing a destination and then eating at the most convenient or most affordable places, people today build entire trips around restaurants they want to try, brewery tours, or even specific dishes an area is known for.
Keeping in line with that, Coast Hotels aren’t merely a place to sleep. Sure, you’ll get a fantastic night’s sleep wrapped in premium linens, but our hotels are more experiential. From unique amenities like indoor waterslides and free shuttles to a vast variety of on-property dining options, you can have a much more well-rounded experience when you choose to stay at one of our many Coast Hotels properties throughout Canada and the United States. Unlike many other hotels, the restaurants and lounges within Coast Hotels properties are unique, flavourful, and offer a truly local experience.
Consider Coast Hotels’ Onsite Dining Properties for Your Next Getaway
With over 20 properties that have at least one hotel restaurant onsite (several have two or more options!), it’s easy to plan a foodie-focused trip wherever you’re headed. As one example, the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo offers homemade dishes with beautiful views — plus, you’ll have easy access to explore the famed Nanaimo Bar Trail. Travellers staying at the Coast Prince George Hotel by APA will love the convenience of two onsite, signature restaurants: Winston’s Resto-Bar for bites at all times of the day and Shogun Japanese Steakhouse with Teppan-style cooking and a variety of sushi. Winter sports enthusiasts will love the numerous options Coast Hillcrest Hotel located in at our hotel in Revelstoke, BC and Hotel 116, a Coast Hotel in Bellevue, Washington, has both Woods Cafe and a new Kitchen + Bar, DwnUndr.