When the holidays roll around, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the way things have always been, without stopping to think about doing things a little differently. If you find hosting houseguests stressful, you may be able to lower the overall frustration by putting your friends and family up in a nearby hotel, instead. 

Eliminate the Stress of Cleaning Up After Houseguests

Having many houseguests, especially around a major holiday, can be quite stressful. This is even more true if your guests are very specific about cleanliness, are difficult to get along with, or have small children. Keeping your home clean and tidy while enjoying time with your guests can be difficult, especially if they are creating more mess at the same time. Offering to put them up in a hotel may eliminate this stress entirely. 

Preserve Personal Time for Everyone

If there are numerous introverts in your family, it can be tough to ensure that everyone gets enough downtime when there are houseguests. You may find, instead, that quiet spaces in your home are at a premium, and tempers quickly become heated. Offering to put visiting family members up at a local hotel may provide you with the option to preserve this vital downtime so that everyone has a chance to rest and renew a the end of a long day. 

Allow Your Guests to Enjoy the Community 

Your local neighborhood and community are rich in color and flavor. There are restaurants, small museums, art galleries, and shops to explore. If your visiting family members never leave your home, they're missing out on everything that your local area has to offer. Providing them with a hotel room a few minutes from your home allows them to discover a new restaurant, coffee shop, or attraction while they're in town. Who knows, they may even find somewhere that you haven't gotten a chance to explore yourself yet!  

Provide an Opportunity to Truly Relax 

Vacations and holidays are about having time to enjoy your loved ones while also having the chance to unwind and relax. Putting everyone into one house for a brief period of time may cause personality conflicts, stress, and difficulties, and may not be all that relaxing. Offering to put your family members or visiting guests up in a local hotel provides everyone with the chance to unwind, while also enjoying one another's company. 

The next time you plan a family vacation or large holiday event, consider booking a block of hotel rooms in advance for your guests. You may find that it's more relaxing for everyone involved to have a bit of space from one another, while still being close enough to enjoy the holiday experience. 

Contact a local hotel to learn more.