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Remember a shuttle service will also save you parking fees and gas.
Does the Hotel have laundry services or the ability to loan out irons, ironing boards, hair dryers or voltage converters if needed to help lessen your luggage needs?
Alawys ask:
Does the Hotel have other amenities
available such as in room coffee makers, refrigerators or even
kitchenettes that could save you money in your food budget?
Make your reservation as soon as you have decided on travel plans. A limited amount of the cheapest rates are only usually available to the first few that reserve on a particular date; and they go quickly.
Being flexible about your travel plans can save you money.
The best rates are found during the off-season and at other times when the Hotels tend to have empty rooms. Business Hotels in the downtown area will often have specials on the weekend when their customers are home. Resorts often have specials during the week.
Ask in Hotels about weekly rates or weekend specials.
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When comparing rates in Hotels, look at the whole package. The answers to the questions below could reveal that the more expensive Hotel has included many services in their rate that will reduce other areas of your vacation budget. So, depending on your plans, the more expensive Hotel might provide a less expensive vacation.
Are any meals included with your stay?
If the breakfast is included, does that mean cold cereal or a whole buffet?
Are there any special deals for children?
Are there any special deals for
seniors?
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Alawys ask:
Does the Hotel provide free in room coffee, morning
newspapers or complimentary evening cocktails?
Does the Hotel have excellent pool, fitness or
tennis facilities that could provide a cheap day of
entertainment by just hanging around the Hotel?
Does the Hotel have a golf, tennis or spa package
that will save you over booking these items separately?
Is the Hotel’s location particularly good, or does
the Hotel have a shuttle service that could save you
lots of cab fare or even eliminate the need for a rental
car?
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Consider their Hotel policies, are they favorable to you or do they penalize you in some way.
Find out what partnerships Hotels have that could save you money in other areas. Many Hotels have agreements with airlines, rental car or credit card companies.
See if they credit your frequent flyer or frequent guest programs with points.
Check the Hotel Chain's
locations. Does their Hotel chain have locations where
you travel? Do they have international locations?
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Check the individual hotel's location. Is their airport hotel really close to the airport?
Evaluate their facility. When were the rooms last remodeled? Does it have the types of features you need? How well does it suit your need for the quick overnight stay or the weeklong resort vacation? Do they have business suites or meeting rooms available if you need them? Does the particular Hotel you want to stay in located in a safe part of town? Is any major construction going on in the area around your Hotel’s location? Will there be any large groups
staying at the Hotel that could negatively impact your
stay?
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