You can either be one of these. Or both. What kind of hotel person are you? A 5 star hotel person (or 4 or 3, I mean a conventional corporate hotel) or an Air B N B Or boutique type of resident? Well, as much as I like big chains, sometimes I feel their properties are cookie cutter. Unless you book a very high end room, chances are that you get a very boring looking room with the same design and decor. While the property amenities are the reason you are paying the price, sometimes or (most of the time) I want a place that's closer to the culture we are staying in. That's usually very much achievable while staying at some one's apartment or a boutique hotel. 

It's a myth that Air BnBs are cheap. Actually if you open the site, you will realize that there are all sorts of accommodation, from very economical hostel like bunk beds to an entire house, prices varying. Then there are boutique hotels too, which are basically residential complexes turned into commercial properties. They are immaculately styled but doesn't necessarily have the amenities like a buffet breakfast and sauna and stuff. 

While searching for our

stay in Georgetown, for the last leg of our trip, we booked the White Mansion. It was exactly in the centre of Georgetown. Every important place was a stone's throw away and we really liked how it looked from outside. What we didn't anticipate was how whimsical the rules were going to be living there. 

There were big chain properties like Ibis and Tune Hotels which were offering the same price but no, we needed a boutique experience. 

The place belonged to a Chinese man who happens to be very finicky. You can't touch the walls, since the fingers would stain them. Our room was extremely small, yet it had everything a traveller could possibly need, including a Dyson Air purifier. We were given lockers downstairs to keep our footwear, as outside shoes were prohibited and you are supposed to use the house slippers which they provided. Actually that was a nice thing because then you know that the floors are squeeky clean. 

The wooden stairs were shining as if they have just been polished. The water kettle, cups and the hardware, all were golden. It was indeed a lesson for me, I took notes that how a place that small can be styled so thoughtfully. 

I don't recommend this place if you are on the heavier side. You won't be able to navigate through the stairs or enter the door of the room. I highly feel that these places should come with some kind of instructions as in suitable for only petite and all. Lol. I love taking the leap of faith while booking. Isn't what travelling is all about? What about you? 

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