Travel Tips : 5 Ways to Choose Your Hotel

You are planning a holiday abroad for your family, and want everyone
to have a good time. You surf the internet for hotel descriptions,
but from the pictures that you see and what you read, all hotels
project a perfect image of themselves. How can you tell which ones
are better? You have never been there and know no one at your
destination. At the same time, you don't want a hotel room that
will bust your budget. How do you choose?

Check Independent Hotel Ratings
Well, the first step you can take is to visit hotel search engines
for guest ratings for hotels represented by the search engines. In
addition to pre-negotiated rates with individual hotels, most agents
ask for ratings and comments from previous guests. Reading their
comments will give you a fair idea on what to expect from the hotels
located in your destination. Be sure to read a few comments in order
to get a fair overview. Certain incidences described may only be
rare occurrences that may already have been corrected.

Hotel Chains and Facilities
Are they part of an international hotel chain? Most international
chains have stringent standards that are adhered to as well as a
standard theme across all chains. They may have similar facilities
(health clubs, spas, business centers, etc) which are important to
maintain the hotel's high standards. Other things you can look
out for include concierge, shuttle services to the city, airport
transfers as well as good laundry services.

Location
Perhaps one of the most critical things when selecting a hotel is
its location. Hotels that are near to shopping areas, train stations
or the city center charge higher rates as compared to those located
elsewhere. Analyze a map of the area before you book to determine
the nearest shopping areas or access to trains which will give
you
much convenience in moving around. Also, check with the hotel if
they have any large tour groups coming in at the same time.

Hotels
charge higher rates during high occupancy periods and do not have
the flexibility of late check-outs. These are important aspects
which, if overlooked, may affect your tour schedule as well as
your impression of the hotel's level of hospitality.

Rates and Discounts
Hotel rates are a huge factor when it comes to choosing a hotel.
However, paying more does not necessarily mean that you will
receive
an equivalent level of service and standards. One of the ways to
maximize on prices would be check if they are part of an alliance
with flights or car rental companies, which offer discounts to
customers of their allies. Sometimes, credit card companies offer
their cardholders exclusive rates to special hotels which can be
pretty attractive. Additionally, if it's possible to use your
frequent flyer points to redeem hotel discounts, this could help
reduce hotel costs as well.


About The Author:
Both Erica Johnson & her husband David love to travel, ski and
meet people from different cultures. They have traveled all continents
to experience hospitality, adventure, sports, exotic foods, learn
new languages and understand history.
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Source : WORLD TRAVEL