According to the developers, the new feature is “In line with Roomorama’s philosophy of providing unique and original travel experiences to guests, and to inspire travellers to embrace wanderlust and expand their travel horizons”.
We decided to take a spin of the website to see if we would be inspired. The layout is refreshingly simple yet eye-catching in its simplicity. It is user friendly too, with the “Find Accommodations” search bar conveniently located at top of page to look for any type of accommodation in any part of the world, whether for leisure or business – from a no-frills room to an apartment in Bondi beach, a SOHO in New York or a luxury villa in Bali.
The new travel theme makes the search even more specific and more pleasurable. Divided into categories – Spiritual, Mountain Climbers, Adventure, Countryside, Lakes & Rivers, History Buff, Wine Country, Romantic, Urbanite, Sea Lovers and Events – you just need to click on to any of the themes and it takes you to a wide choice of accommodation options in both classic destinations and unexpected locales.
Example: We checked out “Wine Country” (pictured right). One click took us to a wide choice of locations from Tuscany to Santiago de Chile and Napa Valley (San Francisco).
We chose Tuscany to see what was available. One click and we were presented with a map filled with pins, each of an apartment for nightly/weekly rental, room or a charming Tuscan apartment, with the rate listed (pictured below). Another click on the chosen (pin) accommodation led to its website, complete with a map of its location, photos, amenities, relevant information and even choice of language to view the site. You can book right away if you so wish.
Another interesting section is “Events”. It presents a comprehensive range of events happening in the destination you are visiting, and you can choose a hotel near the event such as an apartment with a balcony view of the Tour De France or a hotel near Hampstead for the Affordable Art Fair London.
To offer its guests even more variety, Roomorama has an insitu invitation for interested parties to contribute to the Themes section. if you have an idea for a great theme, do take up the challenge.
Verdict: A good way to book rooms the thematic way. It makes room/accommodation search more interesting and fun.
Photos courtesy of Roomorama
