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What to consider before making hotel reservations

When it comes to travelling, whether for leisure or business, booking the right hotel, with the right facilities in the right location can be a not-so-easy task even for some of the most well-travelled people.


While some people prefer hotels that are away from the gra-gra (hustle and bustle) of the city, others prefer the ones located in the city’s centre. So your choice of hotels depend on your personal preferences.


In this post, I will share some very important factors you need to look for in hotels before making reservations both locally and internationally (Thanks to my hubby, a hospitality consultant who shared some of these insights with me)


Compare prices: Pricing is a very important factor in making hotel reservations. To do that, you need to book a hotel which falls under your budget perfectly. However, if you would prefer to stay in a luxurious hotel with a limited budget, then you should compare different hotel prices and subscribe to different hotel newsletters. Doing so would give you access to these hotels via their newsletters.


You’ll also learn about special discounts or offers which hotels usually offer to their loyal guests. When you work within your budget, then your vacations will become a little extra happy.

Location of the hotel: This is one important factor you need to consider before you make any hotel reservations. When planning a trip to big cities, then you have to make sure that your hotel is located in a central location from where you can experience the city closely. This is necessary if you want to visit places like cinemas, shopping malls, the local markets, eateries etc. In other words, this means that your hotel has to be easily accessible through any means of transportation.

Amenities: When it comes to choosing the right hotel, amenities play an important role. It is very pertinent that one should thoroughly read reviews on the hotel’s website, photo gallery as well as know all about the facilities offered by the hotel. If some information are not found or more details are needed, it is always good to send an email or make a call to the hotel directly. Then the hotel may accommodate the individual’s needs upon request which may not be included in the standard offering. These are known as VALUE ADDED SERVICES.
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Services: Any good hotel should offer customer-oriented services like a 24/7 front desk, housekeeping, room service, laundry and ironing services. These facilities should typically include a restaurant, coffee shop and a health & leisure club. A concierge should always be on stand-by for guidance on things-to-do in the city and a butler that will assist you in taking your luggage to your room are additional services you can expect.


Hospitality: After your arrival at the hotel, you ought to be greeted and treated with respect. After all, you’ve paid big money, therefore you deserve a warm welcome. If the front desk staff doesn’t greet you nicely, it’s not good at all.

Dining: There’s nothing more welcoming than a beautiful complimentary breakfast every morning. When making reservations, find out if the hotel offers breakfast. Some hotels charge separately for morning meals, while others incorporate the cost of breakfast in the cost of their rooms


Room Size: Before making a reservation, do some online search. Check out the hotel’s website and photo gallery. Observe the size of the rooms. If you’re travelling to a city for just a business trip, you could settle for a relatively small room with fast internet services. But you might need to book a bigger room if other members of your family – wife, children or perhaps colleagues would be coming with you.

If you intend to make your next holiday/business trip relaxing and enjoyable, then you should start looking for the best hotel rooms. During the holiday season, it is very hard to book a good hotel room under your budge