HRS Presents International Breakfast Analysis

Cologne / Singapore, 24 February 2014 – Whether with croissants, scrambled eggs or pancakes, coffee, breakfast tea or orange juice, thousands of private and business travellers worldwide begin their day at the hotel-owned breakfast buffet. This is not always included in the price, though: according to the international breakfast analysis of Europe’s leading hotel portal HRS, the culinary service is to be paid extra in two out of three hotels. In comparison with the average extra costs of 10.32 Euro per breakfast, hotel guests in Singapore get the first meal of the day for a rather average price of 16.86 Euro (29.12 S$).

In Singapore, in Switzerland (16.05 Euro) and in Belgium (15.05 Euro), guests pay the most for their breakfast. However, in the Czech Republic (8.27 Euro), Germany (8.16 Euro) and Mumbai (4.14 Euro), travellers appease their hunger in the morning for a particularly affordable price.

In other Asian countries though, breakfast prices differ depending on which part of Asia you go to. For instance, breakfast in Japan and Hong Kong costs 14.13 Euro (24.40 S$) and 13.88 Euro (23.97 S$) respectively, making prices relatively high. However, countries like Korea serve breakfast for about 9.78 Euro (16.89 S$), while China serves breakfast for 8.83 Euro (15.25 S$).

Christian Lukey, commercial director of HRS APAC, outlines the following: “At HRS, travellers can already see in the hotel list whether breakfast is included in the price or if any extra costs incur. We place great importance on transparency in this matter. In addition, the guest ratings for the breakfast services provide a quick guidance when it comes to choosing a hotel.”

The more stars, the more expensive is the breakfast

The analysis of the hotel experts shows that in all countries surveyed, breakfast is the most expensive in five-star hotels. In these hotels, guests can resort to a vast choice of food and drinks most of the time, though. The average price of a five-star breakfast in Switzerland is 31.19 Euro (53.87 S$), in Germany 27.71 Euro (47.86 S$) and in Belgium 27.50 Euro (47.49 S$).

Breakfast for early risers

According to a previous eResult study commissioned by HRS, one in seven business travellers (14.3 per cent) requests a so-called Early Bird Breakfast Service, which is served prior to the regular breakfast hours. They are even willing to pay extra for it. Particularly business hotels are often eager to meet the special needs of their guests. At least 15.8 per cent of the hotels registered with HRS offer an Early Bird Breakfast.

Breakfast costs at a glance at HRS

At HRS, travellers can already tell from a glance at the hotel list whether breakfast is included in the price or if any extra costs incur for breakfast services. Further information on the breakfast hours can be found on the hotel detail pages. The guest ratings include a separate category for breakfast services and serve as an additional guidance.

Overview of countries “hotel breakfast costs”

Evaluation details:

HRS has evaluated the breakfast offer of its more than 250,000 hotel partners worldwide and ascertained the average price on this basis.