# Indulgent Accommodation Boutique hotels offer travelers more of an intimate overnight experience. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Feb 5, 2014, updated Apr 9, 2014 | Category: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/global-trends-and-hip-travel) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/indulgent-accommodation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.0/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Indulgent Accommodation trend? **Indulgent Accommodation:** With big name hotels often catering to hundreds of guests at a time, travelers are seeking out more intimate settings to make trips more memorable. While boutique hotels may be smaller in size, their emphasis on providing luxuriously customized settings help make consumers feel more appreciated, offering more of a quality-driven experience. This demonstrates a shift in consumer behavior toward features that cater individual needs. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 7, 2013 to Feb 4, 2014 - Published: Feb 5, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Indulgent Accommodation trend ### Intimate Accommodations Boutique hotels offer personalized experiences that cater to individual needs, signaling a shift in consumer behavior toward more intimate settings. ### Themed Accommodations Hotels with unique themes such as chocolate or pop culture provide guests with a one-of-a-kind experience that sets them apart from traditional hotels. ### Social Interaction Design Hotels designed to promote social interaction through communal areas and modern design elements create a unique and unforgettable experience for guests. ## What the Indulgent Accommodation trend means for industry ### For Hospitality Business professionals in the hospitality industry can leverage the trend of intimate and personalized accommodations to differentiate their offerings in the market and cater to individual needs. ### For Entertainment Themed accommodations can create a unique and memorable experience for guests, providing business opportunities for professionals in the entertainment industry. ### For Architecture and Design Design and architectural professionals can explore the trend toward hotels designed for social interaction, emphasizing the importance of communal spaces and modern design elements to create unforgettable experiences for guests. ## Trend signals for Indulgent Accommodation Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 59%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 59% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Indulgent Accommodation trend 4 featured examples from Jan 7, 2013 to Feb 4, 2014. - [Pop Culture Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qt-sydney): The QT Sydney Hotel Caters to Successful Creatives (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry can tap into the growing demand for themed accommodations, catering to specific interests and providing a memorable stay for guests. - [Social-Promoting Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimilist-boutique-hotels): The New citizenM Hotel is One of Europe's Top Minimalist Boutique Hotels (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of minimalist boutique hotels by creating unique and immersive experiences for guests. - [Scrumptious Candy Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-boutique-hotel): The Chocolate Boutique Hotel is a Delicious Dream Come True (Category: World) Implication: Hotels can offer unique experiences and cater to niche interests with specialty themed rooms and amenities like chocolate workshops. - [Creativity-Boosting Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cullen-boutique-hotels): The Cullen Boutique Hotels Reset and Restore Artists (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry is being disrupted by creative boutique hotels that offer unique amenities and a retreat-like atmosphere for artists and creatives. ## Recent trend clusters - [Layered Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/short-trip-leisure) (World) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in World - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Family Rave Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-rave) - [Free In-Flight Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-in-flight-internet) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) All articles: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world)