FAQ for Aspiring Innkeepers

An answer to the question, Are all bed and breakfasts located in old buildings?

An answer to the question, Are bed and breakfasts handicapped accessible?

An answer to the question, can I use my credit card to pay for the room at a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, can our special dietary needs be met at a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, can we have breakfast delivered to our room in a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, Can we have breakfast early? Part of a FAQ about bed and breakfasts.

An answer to the question, Do bed and breakfasts accept children? Part of a FAQ about bed and breakfasts.

An answer to the question, Do bed and breakfasts accept pets? Part of a FAQ about bed and breakfasts.

An answer to the question, do bed and breakfasts offer any special discounts?

An answer to the question, Do pets live at bed and breakfasts? Part of a FAQ about bed and breakfasts.

An answer to the question, Do we have to interact with other guests at breakfast when we stay at a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, How much privacy will we have at a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, Is smoking allowed at a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, Is there a common room where we can meet other guests at a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, is there a minimum number of nights we have to stay at a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, what if I need to cancel after making a reservation at a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, what if we need to arrive early or leave late at a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, What other questions should I ask when I call a bed and breakfast to make a reservation?

An answer to the question, what type of breakfast is served at a bed and breakfast?

An answer to the question, When is breakfast served? Part of a FAQ for bed and breakfasts.

An answer to the question, Where do the innkeepers sleep? Part of a FAQ on bed and breakfasts.

An answer to the question, Will we hear other guests through our walls at a bed and breakfast?

Want to know what you'll be getting into when you own a B&B? Learn the main obstacles you'll encounter and the attitude you'll need as you begin your quest.

Innkeeper Debbie Mosimann discusses the fantasies and realities of being an innkeeper, and notes what makes her inn so special.

What did it take to foresee the potential of something called the Internet? And how do you marry a traditional industry with an emerging technology? Mary White knows. She was there.

Before you can become an innkeeper, you have to buy an inn. As with any business, you’ll need a business plan to make sure that your dreams can become a reality.

Create A Degree Of Difference

The economy may not have hurt the B&B industry as severely as some sectors, but according to Roxanne Kolbe of Innmatchmakers.com it has change the way buyers buy and innkeepers sell.

Considering it is such a diverse industry, it’s impressive that telling data can be collected regarding inns and innkeepers. Each year the Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) accumulates facts and figures on inns, income, occupancy and more and issues it in an annual report which offers a snapshot of who we are.

Innkeeper Donald James and partner Andrew Kohn fulfilled a dream by purchasing an inn in March 2011. Like veteran innkeepers, they’ve already learned the realities of running an inn. From the unique perspective of a fledgling innkeeper, James discusses the surprises and successes of the Orchard House Inn.

Innkeeper Donald Jones and partner Andrew Kohn fulfilled a dream by purchasing an inn in March 2011. Like veteran innkeepers, they’ve already learned the realities of running an inn. From the unique perspective of a fledgling innkeeper, Jones discusses the surprises and successes of the Orchard House Inn.

Following the loss of her husband, Linda Kesler examined her life and decided that her love of hospitality would satisfy many needs. A bed and breakfast would be the most direct path to that goal.

The passion and desire to own a B&B can drive some people to jump right in when an opportunity arises. But what if that golden opportunity is covering up a laundry list of financial traps? Every innkeeper will tell you that a fledgling B&B requires much more of an investment than they originally anticipated. Here’s a short lesson in anticipating...

The dream of owning a bed and breakfast can be overwhelming and hard to resist – even if it doesn’t make sense financially. Helping hopeful B&B owners analyze the realities of innkeeping is Susan Poole, ‘The B&B Coach’. Using skills honed as a not-for-profit change manager, she has prospective innkeepers face facts and decide if the dream is...