What do you know about ancient inns? What is the essential difference between an ancient inn and a modern hotel?

Speaking of hotels, in ancient times, as early as the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the pre-Qin period, post stations, inns, etc., actually refer to hotels, but today's hotels, hotels and resorts have the same functions. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the commercial economy was prosperous and businessmen exchanged frequently, so there was the rise of hotels and hotels. So, what's the difference between an ancient inn and a modern hotel? Let me explain below.

In China's fine tradition, filial piety comes first. No matter ancient or modern, all kinds of hotels must establish the service concept of "feel at home". Bartender should also be familiar with local customs. Ethnic minorities also have special services. In addition, unlike Hyundai, there was no app like Meituan before, so the owner provided errands.

Another detail is different from that of modern times, that is, it is polite enough to call guests "sir" or "madam" in hotels nowadays. But in ancient times, different people had to know how to call them. For example, "guest official" refers to ordinary small officials, "official" refers to prestigious scholars, and "chief official" refers to sergeant.

In the past, if there was intermediate service, the inn could be said to be relatively complete. The original inn was just a place for people to listen to carriages or rest, and the bathing place and the accommodation place were separated. With the development of hotel industry, hotel owners find that bathing and accommodation are equally important.

Therefore, the bathing area and accommodation area of the hotel are gradually merged into one. This is the initial formation of the modern hotel concept. Ancient inns can also provide guests with better service after a hard day's work, and bartenders can also help guests feed horses and repair cars, which is equivalent to the parking service of modern star-rated hotels.

Folk hotels in the Tang Dynasty also pioneered the provision of entertainment services for guests. The initial services were only drama performances and storytelling. Later, smart businessmen found that people's needs are not just these, they don't just want entertainment services to relieve boredom, so they derived dissolute services.

There are some special services that modern hotels do not have. You can't imagine what it would be like without them. Ancient hoteliers put a lot of energy into hotels. Such as calling a doctor, washing clothes, writing documents, storing things, etc. These special services have existed for a long time in ancient times, and there are some wonderful services, such as setting up a fragrant hall and concubinage for others.

Generally speaking, there are some differences between ancient inns and modern hotels.