Hostel or boutique hotel? Youth hostels are adding private rooms, services

Hostels are upping their efforts to win over youth, adding private rooms and more services to gain greater appeal as they expand nationwide. After finding that the term ‘hostel’ is a turnoff to majority of American guests, the London-based hospitality group Generator shifted its focus onto its bars and restaurants at its first U.S. location in Miami Beach, according to the Wall Street Journal. The recently opened eight-story hostel building at 3120 Collins Avenue also […]

source https://therealdeal.com/miami/2018/10/23/hostel-or-boutique-hotel-youth-hostels-are-adding-private-rooms-services/#new_tab