Travel

Ikea and Marriott Create Moxy for the Young, Budget-Conscious Travelers

Ikea and Marriott Create Moxy for the Young, Budget-Conscious Travelers

Ikea and Marriott are partnering together to create Moxy, a new chain of budget hotels in Europe which look less like a hostel and more like a proper stylish hotel. The whole idea revolves around providing cheap rooms that look clean and sober, while providing for basic needs such unlimited Wi-Fi access. The first Moxy Hotel will open in Milan by 2014, followed by others in Germany, the UK, Italy and the Netherlands, just to name a few. The chain will target more or less the same public that shop in Ikea: young, budget-conscious and modern, the sort of person who does not want to pay much but cares about technology and design.

Ikea in Southampton, now about to create hotels for the young, budget-conscious travelers

Photo credit: Chrisloader, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ikea_Southampton.jpg

What Are Young, Budget-Conscious Travelers Looking For?

1. Location

One of the main issues that any traveler has to address is that of location. Whether they go on holidays or on a business trip, being in a good neighborhood where you they can feel safe and have coffee shops, supermarkets and restaurants at hand is generally key to a good stay.

2. Access

If hotels are too expensive in the center of the city, many tourists decide to choose a place in the outskirts. This should cause no problems if the place has good access to a bus, train or subway line. In this case, it is good to check that the cost of the transport tickets is not larger than the difference between a room in the outskirts and one at the very center of the action.

3. Facilities

Most international travelers need an Internet connection to communicate with friends and family. In the case of a business trip, checking whether there is Internet access is surely crucial. If one is traveling by car, the issue of parking should be kept in mind. Finally, no matter what the budget is, most travelers look for clean places. Extra space tends to be dispensable, but everyone needs a clean bed and shower.
Even though the hostel services in Europe are plenty, Moxy Hotels are coming out to market to target the niche between hostels and luxurious hotels.

Comment Below
Travel

More in Travel

Rights on a Plane

Know Your Rights as an Airline Passenger

Bernadine RacomaApril 17, 2017
Top 5 Places to Visit in 2017

Top 5 Places to Visit in 2017

Christina CombenDecember 27, 2016
DayNews+world+view+space+balloon+1

Commercial Flights to Outer Space Will be Possible by 2017

Day NewsNovember 4, 2015
Passport

Millions of Americans Might Soon Need Passports for Domestic Travel

Day NewsOctober 16, 2015
Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Flights Delayed Due to a Technical Glitch

Day NewsOctober 14, 2015
Image credit: Corfu town centre bgiu taken by Bogdan Giuşcă under Public Domain.

Greece Finds Alternative Tourism Options to Ease Financial Crisis

Bernadine RacomaAugust 4, 2014
Airport Display Panel

Traveling the World in 2014: Trends and Tips

Bernadine RacomaJanuary 10, 2014
FAA Logo

FAA Allows Use of Electronic Devices Aboard Flights

Bernadine RacomaNovember 1, 2013

No Clear Negotiations on Bay Area Rapid Transit Strike

Bernadine RacomaOctober 20, 2013

Day News Corporation

415 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor, New York City, NY 10017

(212) 537-6123

Latest Tweets

DayNewsCo @DayNewsCo

Could not authenticate you.