It may be part of a chain, but the Seafood Pub Companys first foray into accommodation manages to offer a personal touch along with corporate competence
When we travel, we Guardianistas favour independent hotels, right? We want to give our money to those plucky owner-operators who are bringing a little personality to the dead-eyed world of corporate hospitality. Indies, we incant, beat big chains every time.
Yet some small properties suck. There are rich hobby-owners who have no stomach for the daily grind of, you know, guests; and there are pub landlords who view their bedrooms as a lucrative afterthought. Conversely, there are conscientious owners of multiple sites who sweat every detail. It is a minefield.
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