In this Travel Guide, I am going to tell you 15 things/Factors that you must always consider before booking a Hotel.
Let us get into that.
Most of us love traveling and going on a long vacation with our family and friends. It does not matter to us if it is a family trip or a solo trip, we feel crazy excitement for it and wait for it now and then.
Whenever we go on a long vacation, we have to carefully plan everything like – Choosing the location, getting the knowledge of the location, booking flight tickets, and the most important thing, booking a hotel room so that we can stay there comfortably and safely.
But the question arises – which hotel to choose, as there are many options available on Google. At times, you may find it very difficult to choose the best one for yourself.
But do not worry, In this Travel Guide, I have listed 15 factors that you must consider when booking a hotel. Read these points carefully, and I am sure after reading them, you can easily decide the hotel that best suits your requirements.
Here are the 15 factors that we are going to discuss in this Travel Guide:-
- Location of the hotel.
- Always do Price Comparison.
- Check Reviews of the Hotel.
- Always Check Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Check For Free Breakfast.
- Payment Policies and Methods.
- Check For Free Wi-Fi.
- Check-In/Out Time.
- Check For Additional Taxes & Fees.
- Hygiene and Safety.
- Air-Conditioned room.
- On-Site Pool.
- Age Requirements.
- Special Facilities.
- Check Parking Costs.
- Value.
Let us now discuss these 15 points one by one
1. Location of the hotel
The location of a hotel is an important factor to consider. Make sure your hotel is centrally located and is easily accessible from any part of the city that you are visiting. It will save you time as well as money.
Tip – If you plan to visit kannauj, the city known as the perfume capital of India, check out this list of top hotels in kannauj.
Also Read: Top Places To Visit in North India
2. Price Comparison
Nowadays, when we purchase any product online, we always compare its prices across different websites. The same thing is applicable here as well. You have to compare the price of the same hotel room on different hotel booking websites and choose the best deal.
3. Check Hotel Reviews
Always check the reviews before booking a hotel. This will give you a good idea about the experience of the people who have lived earlier in that hotel. Also, check if the reviews are genuine and written by real people.
Tip – If you ever visit kannauj, consider checking out asha hotel, it is one of the top-rated hotels in kannauj city and is very famous because of its good facility and service.
4. Check The Cancellation and Refund Policy
It is always a good idea to check the cancellation and refund policy of the hotel before you even book it. Different hotels offer different cancellation and refund policies, so, always check them carefully. It will save time and money.
5. Check For Free Breakfast
Having free breakfast is a big plus point for you. And there are two reasons when I say this – one, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Second, having free breakfast at your accommodation is going to reduce your overall bill.
6. Payment Policies and Methods
Always check the payment policy and methods before you book a hotel. Some hotels require credit cards and some debit, so, it is always important to check them in advance. Also, make sure that the hotel is booked in your name and bring your ID for verification, as most probably you will be asked to show it.
7. Check For Free Wi-Fi
If you want to work online from your laptop, make sure to check if the hotel is giving a free Wi-Fi facility. Sometimes they claim to give free internet, but charge extra money in reality. So call them directly and ask them in advance if they give free Wi-Fi or not.
8. Check-In/Out Time
Some people do not even bother to look at this before booking a hotel. It’s important for you to understand this, so you don’t create inconvenience for yourself. If you arrive in the city earlier than the scheduled checking time or leave the city very late, you would be without a room. So, do inquire in advance from the hotel if they will allow early check-in or late.
9. Check For Additional Taxes & Fees
Some hotels may charge extra fees or some additional kind of taxes so, it is always a good idea to clear it in advance from them If the bill will include any kind of additional taxes or fees.
10. Hygiene and Safety
Would you ever like to live in a dirty place? The answer is obviously No. So, make sure that you check how is the hygiene of the hotel rooms that you are considering booking. Also, check if the place where the hotel is safe for tourist or not.
11. Air Conditioned room
If you are going on a summer vacation then it is always a good idea to book a hotel where rooms have air conditioner facility otherwise the summer heat is not going to have any mercy upon you. So, if you are a person, who cannot live under the normal fan in summer, always book the hotel which has air conditioning facility in rooms.
12. On-Site Pool
Some hotels also provide on-site pool facilities, where various types of pool parties and events are arranged for people. If you like that kind of enjoyment, especially in summer, then definitely check if the hotel has an on-site pool facility available.
Some hotels have pools on the rooftop of the hotel so that people can enjoy the beautiful view from there.
13. Age Requirements
In many hotels, only people who are 18+ are allowed to check-in. On the other hand, there are some hotels which have age limits as well. So, it is always advisable that you check both the age limits and requirements before booking a hotel.
14. Special Facilities for Special Requirements
Suppose, you are traveling with your pets, what would you do then? In that case, you will need to book a pet-friendly hotel. Now suppose, you are traveling with family members and one of your family members has some physical disability, what would you do then? In that case, you will need to book a hotel that has a lift facility and toilet facility specifically designed for Physically disabled people.
So, Always check carefully if you have some special kind of requirements. If you do have special requirements, then check if the hotel you are considering booking provides them. It will save you from headaches.
15. Check Parking Costs
Some hotels may provide you free parking facility, but it is always a good idea to check if the parking facility is free or paid. Some hotels do charge for parking. So, check that in advance because it will your money.
16. Value
This is the last thing that you need to consider before booking a hotel, but unfortunately, a lot of people completely miss this thing. Just because you think you have booked a hotel that seems “good” to you, then please understand you only get a reality check when you actually visit the hotel. The quality of staff and the overall value that a hotel provides also matter. So, do not ever forget this point.
That is all for now.
Enjoy your vacation and have a great time!