Hotel Tips
Choosing a hotel
You can check some of these issues if they are important to you.Ask around
and consider their customer service record. What ratings have they received
from independent rating organizations?
Evaluate their franchise for consistency. Many Hotel’s are franchised
so you’ll want to see how the particular location fits into the Hotel’s
chain. Find out how the chain rates this particular property within their
organization.
Consider their Hotel policies, are they favorable to you or do they penalize
you in some way.
Find out what partnerships they 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?
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?
Do they offer the types of extra services you need? Do they have a concierge,
shuttle or laundry service?
Can they honor your special requests?
See if they offer a Premium or Loyalty Club that feature the services you
need.
Check to see if you belong to any groups that entitle you to a special deal
with a particular Hotel.
Consider their rates and the availability of any coupons or discounts. See
who offers the best overall deal for your budget.
How can I find the closest ATM to my Hotel?
www.visa.com
Visa’s ATM locator web page. This site provides a searchable database
that locates ATM’s belonging to the Visa, Visa Electron and Plus ATM
network worldwide.
www.mastercard.com
MasterCard’s ATM locator web page. This site provides a searchable database
that locates
ATM’s belonging to the MasterCard and Cirrus ATM network worldwide.
How can I get access to business services and the Internet if my
Hotel doesn’t offer those services?
www.kinkos.com/mapquest/
This site contains a searchable database with contact information and maps
for Kinko’s in the United States and several foreign countries.
www.cybercaptive.com
This site contains a searchable database with contact information and web
links for over 4000 cybercafes, public Internet access points and kiosks in
135 countries. They also offer some premium information services for a fee.
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