Accommodation Travel Tips

BEFORE YOU GO

Do a hotel research on the net looking not only for the cheapest rates
but also considering the amenities and services provided, location,
possible references from other people. Travel guidebooks can also be
very helpful for choosing the hotel that suits you best. Be as much
flexible with your trip schedule as possible. For example, business
class hotels often have lower weekend rates.

 

As soon as you reserved the room(s) online, document all information
about the hotel(s). The easiest way is to print out the whole page off
your computer screen so you will have a clear statement that you can use
as evidence in case of misplacing or incorrectly entering your
information by a hotel clerk. Take a copy with you, make another one for
your relatives so they will know when and where you are going to stay so
they can contact you in emergency cases.

WHEN CHECKING-IN

Learn the proper check-in and check-out times. Confirm the amenities and
services the hotel provides. Ask for directions, a local map. Get a card
with the hotel's name, address and phone number so you can show it to a
taxi driver or a passer-by in the street if you get lost.

Some hotels may provide extra services that you may not know about
unless you ask for it:

- laundry service,
- hair dryers,
- voltage converters/ adaptors,
- newspaper service,
- complementary meals,
- access to fax machine, copier, printer, computer, Internet connection,
- cable TV, rental movies, video games,
- portable beds, baby cribs,
- complementary shuttle service to airport,
- rental safe for your money, jewellery, documents,
- telephone access charges,
- fees for using mini-bar,
- guided tours, excursions.

AT THE HOTEL

Safety should be a priority for everybody and you have to take some
precautions. We devoted a whole separate page to travel safety including
hotel safety measures so we will skip this part here. When you go out
for the day, leave your key at the reception desk. Confirm closing time.
Some hotels do lock up at night and you're expected to keep the key if
you stay out late.

BEFORE LEAVING YOUR HOTEL

Check out your room for left-behind items. If you need extra time for
staying over the regular check-out time (usually it ranges from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m), make a request in advance or the hotel may charge you an
additional night.

Review the hotel bill making sure that all charges are accurate.

We wish you a successful and safe trip!