Off the wall question...

[Shootblue]

HUH's comment the other day about staying at a bed and breakfast and another shoot I did for a story that coincidentally happened to be at a B and B where ABC had shot a couple years ago brought about a question in my mind...

Is it common for B and B's to be used not only for places to stay but for shoots (mainly interviews) too? Seems logical since they usually have plenty of props and look nice.

[f11vid]

Generally,network producers attempt to book 1st class accommodations for crews.If you're way out in the country,they may look to B&B's rather than book the crew into a proper hotel that may be an hour or more away,especially if there is an early crew call.I've stayed in a couple of wonderful B&B's on shoots.Beats the local Bates Hotel.

[Graybeard]

We've done it a few times. It can be a problem if the B&B is open for other guests, because you usually have to take over a common area for a large 2 or 3 cam setup.
It's a great way to avoid the dreaded "Hotel Room Look".

[freedom]

Never stayed in a B & B on the job in over 20 years.

Many B & B's don't have ramps to the door or an elevator. I like to bring a fair bit of stuff inside overnight, especially in winter, and carrying all that up a flight or two of stairs would suck.