Q. Some people say that staying in a hotel in a foreign country when on holiday is not the best way to get to know about the country and its people. Do you agree or disagree?
It is true that there is a controversy that what accommodation is the best if people go on a holiday abroad. A hotel is a good accommodation, but it is not the best one if travelers want to experience new culture in other countries.
It is obvious that a hotel offers people greater quality of service and convenience, however, it can not mean the better way to get to know the culture of a country they travel. Almost all kinds of facilities are furbished well in the hotel such as a buffet, gym, pool, or even casino. It shows people do not need to go outside to get something they require, which makes them feel relaxed. Also, people who stay in the hotel may not experience all kinds of traditional foods that can only eat in this country. This is because hotels are more likely to consider the food and the taste that all visitors from different countries satisfying.
Moreover, there is few chance to communicate with local people except for hotel workers. Guests are mostly travelers and they move on the prepared schedule, which may not come across each other. By comparison, a guest house, which is one of affordable accommodation around the world, people who stay on the same day and local staffs frequently enjoy having dinner and drink beer together like a party. Sightseeing as much as possible and going around spontaneously are the easiest way to experience a new country and people. If people stay only inside the hotel, they will miss the opportunity to experience those.
To conclude, I would completely agree with that a hotel is not the greatest accommodation for adventurous travelers because of the lack of chance to meet local people and too much convenient atmosphere in the hotel.