# Divorcee-Only Hotels The Heartbreak Hotel Turns Getting a Divorce into a Mini Vacation By Michael Hines | Published 2011-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbreak-hotel References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/heartbreakhotel/) & [echtscheidingshotel.nl](http://www.echtscheidingshotel.nl/) Most of the things I find online I would really like to see come to America, but the Heartbreak Hotel isn't one of them. Originally founded in the Netherlands, the Heartbreak Hotel is a [five-star hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-florence-hotel) designed to separate couples in a weekend. The hotel offers everything a couple going through a separation could need, including lawyers, child psychologists and financial consultants. While the hotel handles the paperwork, couples can spend their weekend getting pampered, drinking or crying their eyes out. Divorce rates in America are already sky high, which is why I would love to see the Heartbreak Hotel stay on the other side of the pond -- at least for awhile. The hotel currently has locations in the Netherlands and Belgium, with rates starting at $3,539 for a weekend. That may sound like a lot, but when you consider the costs of [divorce lawyers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distillery-wedding) nowadays, it doesn't seem nearly as bad; plus, you get a weekend stay in a [luxury hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-george)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Divorcee-only Hotels:** Boutique hotels that cater exclusively to divorcees can provide a unique experience during a difficult time, while experts in legal, financial, and emotional support services can offer complementary services. - **Divorce-friendly Travel:** The rising demand for divorcee-friendly travel could lead to innovative vacation packages and tours, as well as apps for connecting with other divorcees in a given location. - **Divorce Service Providers:** The growing trend of specialized divorce services providers can result in a competitive industry and new technologies for streamlining the process. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality Industry:** The growth of divorcee-only hotels could provide an innovative way for hotels to reach a niche audience and offer customized services. - **Legal Services Industry:** The need for legal assistance during a divorce can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the way law firms offer their services, such as providing a more personalized, all-in-one approach. - **Wellness Industry:** The use of therapy and counseling services during and after a couples’ separation creates a market for innovative wellness programs and technologies that can support individuals through difficult times. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Love-Themed Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweethearts-retreat.md) - [Separable Home Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendly-break-up-collection.md) - [Romantic Carribean Hotel Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbour-village-beach-club.md) - [Free Family Hotel Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihg-hotels.md) - [Martini-Themed Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porn-spa-martini-experience.md) - [Unique Hotel Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karisma-hotels-resorts.md) - [Private Investigator Curated Trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-designer-honeymoon.md) - [Affordably Decorated Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-homegoods.md) - [Secret Gift-Wrapping Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrapping-rooms.md)