How to choose the best hotel for your trip?

Are you planning to go for a holiday or vacation with your family or friends but don’t know how to choose the best hotel for your trip? While booking a hotel, you must pick the right hotel that suits your preferences. You can also book quality motels in Auckland. Whichever your option is, you need to ensure that it is a satisfying one.

Nowadays, we get lots of options for hotels on the internet with tempting deals. However, we should choose a hotel that also has all the amenities required for a comfortable and safe stay.

Sometimes booking a hotel could be confusing and time-consuming as there are quite a few factors to be considered. To make your hotel booking process easier, here are some points to consider:

1. Location:

Location plays a really important role while booking a hotel. The location should be near the famous destinations or the main areas you’re interested in, so that you can save your travel time, money and explore more areas. The hotel should be located in a secure place with access to medical facilities, food outlets and shopping areas. If the hotel is located in the centre of the city (downtown) it will be easier for you to visit all the famous destinations in a short period of time with less time used for commuting.

2. Hotel Room:

Checking the specifications of the hotel room should be prioritized. You should look for the size of the room, bed options, images, view (if required), ventilation, bathroom, air conditioning, lighting facilities. Along with these also check other room amenities like the minibar, fridge, tea/coffee maker.

3. Hotel Amenities:

While booking a hotel it is also important to check the amenities provided by the hotel. The basic amenities that you should look for while booking a hotel includes regular housekeeping, room service, 24 hrs reception, water facility, help desk, dining options, telephone and most importantly today…. great wifi. Apart from these amenities, you can also look for other amenities based on your lifestyle preference like gym, pool, spa, lift/elevator, wheelchair facilities, transportation facilities etc.

4. Rating and Reviews:

Rating and reviews should get a good enough weightage while booking a hotel.  You can check the hotel’s review and rating on the hotel’s website, Google reviews or third-party websites (like booking.com). Getting a first-hand account from people who have visited the property can provide valuable insights about the hotel, what they like or dislike about the hotel and also if the room pictures are relevant even today as most photos you see on the hotel’s website will be from the day of inauguration or renovation, which may be some time ago. These honest reviews can give you transparency about the hotel and help you in selecting the best hotel for you and make your stay comfortable.

5. Budget- Friendly Hotel:

Setting a budget is very important while planning for a vacation or a trip, hence looking for a budget-friendly hotel is very important. Think about how much money you want to comfortably spend on your hotel stay. You can set your hotel budget based on the location and amenities you are looking for.

6. Complimentary Breakfast:

It would be a good choice if you look for a hotel which provides complimentary breakfast so that you don’t have to worry about food as soon as you wake up. With a complimentary breakfast, you can save lots of money and time.

7. Check- in/ Check- Out:

Check- in and Check- out times should be checked before booking a hotel. Sometimes you arrive at your destination way before the prescribed check- in time, in such cases, you should check with the hotel if they allow check- in before the time. Just like check- in, you might need extra time to check- out from the hotel due to some reasons like flight timing etc. in such cases as well as enquiry with the hotel.

8. Hotel Accessibility:

Accessibility is one of the important factors you consider while booking a hotel. Look for a hotel that has easy access to a cab zone, bus shuttle, airport and railway stations. A hotel providing free airport cab would be a good choice. A free hotel airport shuttle will help you to save time and money.

9. Cancellation Policy: 

Always check the cancellation policy of a hotel to avoid last minute hassles in case of unpredictable circumstances. If a hotel charges cancellation fees, you will incur a loss due to a last minute cancellation, due to any unforeseen or out-of-control reason. Looking for a hotel that offers free cancellation (given the global uncertainty in 2022), can help you to save money & avoid stress.

10. Payment Method:

Checking the payment policy of a hotel is important before proceeding with the booking. Some hotels accept payment at the time of check-in whereas, others require payment to be made at the time of booking. If payment is made at the time of booking, make sure that the payment gateway is secured and avoid saving your card details on the website.

11. Kid-Friendly:

If you are traveling with kids, it’s important to look for a kid-friendly hotel. The hotel should have a playing area for kids, a separate kids pool and if the hotel offers complimentary breakfast or has a dining facility, then the kids’ menu should also be included.

12. Safety And Security:

Safety and security are important factors that should also be prioritized while looking for a hotel. The hotel should have 24/7 security services like a security guard, cameras in working state, fire extinguishers, help desk, in case of emergency. At the same time, you should make sure you don’t select a shady hotel that has a camera installed in the room (yes… it’s true).

13. Hygiene and Cleanliness:

Cleanliness is also an important factor. Make sure the hotel is clean and sanitized for your hygiene. Read reviews by customers based on the hygiene and cleanliness of the hotel and don’t compromise on this ever, or your vacation can get ruined if you catch any infection due to low hygiene standards of the hotel property and can also lead to unfortunate health complications later.

Conclusion:

One of the most important aspects of a good and memorable vacation is having a safe, clean, convenient, budget-friendly comfortable place to stay while on vacation. Now you know what are the top 13 important factors to consider while booking a hotel, so plan well & have a pleasant stay. Bon voyage!