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When you plan your vacation, you usually leave booking a hotel as a last item on the list. Such an approach is often a source of trouble, primarily during travels in the company of your family. You should book your hotel first. Otherwise it is all too easy to get stuck with a poorly managed hotel located in the middle of nowhere.

In the US Summer is the usually the busiest holiday season, hence my desire to share a few tips about how to book a hotel for your summer vacation.

Many tourists tend to focus their search new and luxurious hotels while it is a good idea to look for some old and traditional hotels which provide not only great track record of customer service but also offer these services at a lower price. I remember a customer whom I help book a hotel in LA that was a hundred years old. What is more, the price was 25% lower in comparison to a modern hotel. He really enjoyed his stay and confided in me that the staff revealed him a great deal of interesting stories of past celebrities.

The general trend for hotels located in proximity of popular tourist destinations is to be more expensive and crowded that those situated at a greater distance. For example, me and my family have went for holiday to Las Vegas, and booked a hotel located half a mile from the downtown, but it was definitely cheaper and more comfortable.

Set priorities for your needs

Focus primarily on hotels that provide facilities that meet your requirements. You should pay attention to such elements as amenities, location, and price because they all play a significant role in arriving a good decision. However, ask yourself if there is really a need for that spa you probably won’t ever visit? What about the pool if you are in fact interested in a beach? Maybe you would prefer the coziness of a small bed and breakfast? As a result, it is crucial to closely examine the photographs of the hotels that are available online, ask some people for comments check some user reviews at a few websites or simply contact the hotel directly and inquire about what they provide for visitors and who or what age their regular customers are. Such knowledge would be a great start for selecting a proper hotel to stay at during your holiday.

What should you expect from a budget hotel

As far as budget hotels are concerned, it is sensible to expect some facilities to be missing. In such accommodations you won’t normally find a swimming pool or spa. Sometimes internet services are also unavailable. Always bear in mind that the price you pay for your stay is connected with facilities that are present at a given hotel. Budget hotels are typically places where you can have a good and comfortable sleep.

Probably the most important factor you should consider when choosing a hotel is its location. A good location is when a hotel is situated in proximity of shopping areas, public transport stations or the city center. However, remember that such hotels typically charge higher rates for a room in comparison to those located elsewhere. Before booking a room have a look at a map of the area and try to identify the nearest shopping areas and the location of trains which should provide you much more convenient way of moving around. What is more, call the hotel and as if they plan any big groups of tourists staying in at the same time. In times of higher occupancy hotels will charge you more for a room and will be less flexible with regards to late check-outs. These are crucial factors and if you overlook them, they might disturb not only your schedule but also your view of the hotel’s level of hospitality.

Another essential factor that comes into play when choosing a hotel are rates. You should bear in mind that paying more does not necessarily mean that you will get a level of service and standards corresponding to the money you’ve paid. A way of getting your money’s worth is to check if the hotel has an alliance with flights or car rental companies, as they usually give discounts to clients of their allies. In some cases, credit card companies provide their cardholders with exclusive rates to some hotels which can be really attractive.

In some cases, eating in a restaurant is the best method to get a good taste of a local specialty, but the cost of meals in tourist areas may be virtually triple that of restaurants in other places. If you decide to eat in a restaurant, get out away from the tourist areas and venture out into the working class districts. You will not only get a cheaper meal this way, additionally you will see more of the city. Other options for cheap hot meals are university and office cafeterias. These dining sites offer simple meals at really reasonable prices and typically there is no need to be a student or employee to eat there.
If you have nothing against cold meals, picnic may be your best choice. Get a packed lunch of food bought at a common grocery store to a park, riverside, or public square and this will allow you to enjoy the view and the mood without paying the typically high prices charged by restaurants in such areas.

When you plan your holiday make sure you get as much information about the hotel and accommodations in advance as possible, to be certain that you will have all the features and facilities you want. Before you finalize your reservation, contact the hotel directly and ask for details about issues that will influence your comfort.
Examples may be as follows:
Are any disruptive construction projects planned or currently ongoing at the hotel?
Has the hotel suffered any damages from natural disasters?
Make a decision on exactly what kind of room you want, and request it in advance. Think if you are looking for a quiet, sunny spot with a garden view or maybe a room with a balcony overlooking the ocean. It is important if you want a non-smoking room and a king-sized bed. Consider if you need a room with business facilities, for example a fax machine and data ports.

Many times I was able to save quite a lot of money by flying into the Newark, NJ airport instead of into a New York airport, despite of the fact that they are about the same distance from my destination in New York City. Recently I saved $200 by flying into Philadelphia instead of Atlantic City, then I simply took a $6 train ride (it took 1.5 hours) to Atlantic City. Travelocity and Orbitz sites provide the feature to automatically search neighboring airports for you. You might also want to check out Kayak as it assumes you want to search nearby airports, and it gives you a handy list of the prices for each airport it finds.

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