| There are things that you can do to avoid the bad | | | | you are not careful though, so watch out for any |
| poor value hotels, such as considering each of the | | | | hidden costs. Once you have worked out the |
| following before making a booking... | | | | maximum amount that you can afford to spend on |
| Cleanliness: Always consider cleanliness and sanitation | | | | your hotel, the next step is to look at which hotels |
| when deciding which hotel to book. It is not at all | | | | within that price range offer the best value for |
| recommended to try and save money by staying in | | | | money. |
| a hotel that cuts costs by not providing an | | | | Booking Online: Many hotel-booking websites provide |
| environment that is 100% healthy and clean | | | | you with all the information that you need to know |
| environment. No-one enjoys staying in a hotel that is | | | | to make your choice before arriving at your |
| not clean, so do not risk it thinking that "it cannot be | | | | destination. Their website will include pictures of their |
| that bad". The newer a hotel is, the cleaner it | | | | rooms and facilities so you will know what to expect |
| generally is, though this is not always the case. | | | | beforehand. Most hotels accept online bookings up to |
| Location: The closer you are to the center of the | | | | 24 hours before arrival, so do not worry if you have |
| town, the less time you have to waste on traveling | | | | left your trip planning late. |
| to and from the local attractions. However, if you | | | | Reviews / Testimonials: The best way to find out |
| would like to experience the local culture, small, quaint | | | | about the pros and cons of a hotel is to read what |
| hotels are the best choice for your stay. You can | | | | past guests have to say about it. A hotel review site |
| certainly save money by staying in hotels that are a | | | | will give you the full picture, as those leaving reviews |
| little out of the way, and some will even offer a free | | | | and testimonials do not have a vested interest. Just |
| shuttle bus to take you to and from the town | | | | type the name of the hotel plus 'review' into a |
| center. | | | | search engine and you will find out all that you need |
| Cost: Hotels are available to meet all budgets, so you | | | | to know. |
| will always have options available. Prices can spiral if | | | | |