Hotel Booking – 5 Things To Keep In Mind

Autumn is at just around the corner and this is the best time to travel.

Be it in the beautiful valleys of Kashmir or in the lap of nature at Ooty, be it trekking at Zanskar Pass or scuba diving in Andaman, the first and the foremost thing that is an important prerequisite is a hotel to stay at. Whether you are traveling with family or friends or solo, whether you are traveling for spending leisure time or owing to a business meeting, the hotel is something that cannot be foreseen in any condition.

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For each type and purpose, the class and choice of the hotel also vary. And so, here are 5 tips which will help everyone in their pursuit of looking for their perfect hotel: –

Look out for the review section

When looking for a hotel, the first thing you must do after deciding a budget is taking a look at the review section. TripAdvisor is one of the good places to begin your search for a hotel. Search hotels filtered on the basis of reviews so that you can have a look at what solo travelers or business travelers have to say for the particular hotel.  So also, keep a check at the number of negative reviews as if they overpower or dominate the number of positive reviews, then shifting to another hotel may be a better option

Finding a one-stop-shop

If you are going with family at a not-so-popular destination or visiting distant islands for your vacation, then a suitable option for you could be finding a hotel which has in its complex a restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop, a small indoor shopping, etc… such that there one doesn’t face much of a problem in times of need in an unknown or unexplored area.

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Research the neighborhood

It is always good to do some research about the location in which or around which you would be staying. Many times, a hotel is in such a location that is away from the city or in a desolated part of the town such that it leaves the streets eerily empty. Not only this, but staying in such locations may also be unsafe and in times of any emergency, but it may also be difficult to reach out for help from the nearby city or town.

Decide what is important in a hotel for you

While looking for a hotel, besides the budget and cleanliness of the rooms provided another thing which you must see are the amenities provided. For example, if you are heading for a hotel in a cold climate, room heaters, hot water supply, complimentary breakfast are some of the things you can watch out for. Also, you may want a hotel with free wifi for business meetings or a pick-up, drop-down service to ease your traveling, etc…

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Look at the hotel’s main clientele 

Another criterion that will help you find the perfect hotel you are looking for is looking at the hotel’s main clientele. This is because many hotels may be suitable for a dainty date and not for families traveling together, while many may be good for solo travelers but not for holding business meetings. Thus, it is very important to see which type of travelers travel to a particular hotel and thence decide whether or not it meets your purpose.

The smallest details can make a big difference. When you’re on the road, there’s no excuse for being unfocused or worse, for feeling unsafe. Choosing the right hotel is the best way to do both.

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