Finding The Best Hotel For Your Next Vacation

By Thomas Clarke

Choosing the best hotel room can make the difference between a nice trip and a wonderfully memorable one. Before booking, travelers should do a little research about their hotel destination. Finding the cheapest rate for accommodations may sound like the obvious choice, but sometimes there may be good reasons for a cheap rate besides getting lucky on a great deal. Find out what landmarks and businesses are nearby. Is it close to an airport, bus station, police precinct, ocean or nothing at all? Time of year may affect the room rate as well. Investigate what is included in the deal. The best hotel room may or may not be a little more expensive. Make a list of personal preferences, then see what is available.

Picking the ideal hotel can make your next vacation even better. Here is some advice when you are looking for your next hotel:

Location, location, location. If you are traveling because you plan on visiting specific sites or attractions, or do specific things like golf or spend time on the beach, then you should look for hotels that are close to where you will be spending the majority of your time. You should also try to stay away from the interstate. It may be easier to get to and from your hotel if you are close to the interstate, but it may not be that nice if you are kept up all night as cars and trucks drive by.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Many hotels offer free breakfast for guests now, whether it is a light continental breakfast, or a full breakfast buffet. It is definitely worth it to spend a few extra dollars on a hotel that offers a free breakfast if it means you do not have to pay for breakfast for everyone in your party everyday.

Size Request a room large enough for everyone to fit in comfortably. Consider the physical size of the guests. Don't be shy about asking for a king size bed, if needed.

Check to see how the hotel is rated. You should look online for the ratings of different hotels to see what the professionals think of each hotel. If a hotel has a high rating then the odds are that you will have a pleasant experience in the hotel, and everything will meet your own personal standards. If the hotel has a lower rating then the hotel is probably not one you would want to stay in. Ratings are usually based on cleanliness, comfort, amenities, and several other factors which would be important to you while you are enjoying yourself on vacation.

Referrals Look for ratings by previous hotel visitors. Concentrate on whether the hotel was ranked for cleanliness, safety, room service or restaurant issues. Keep in mind that one disgruntled patron does not make it a bad hotel. Numerous reports of various problems may be incentive to look elsewhere. - 31980

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