To find a hotel room according to your desires, do not forget some details when booking or once on site.
The basic criteria
At the time of the search, start with:
- Geographic location;
- The level of comfort;
- Services included.
As you know what criteria you want to focus, depending on your means.
At the time of booking
For each of these criteria, here’s what you need to check.
Side location, remember to ask if the hotel:
- Is not located outside the city;
- Is not in a bad neighborhood;
- Is close to tourist sites;
- Is surrounded by restaurants and / or businesses;
- Is well served by public transport;
- Not in a thoroughfare or too noisy (especially at night).
As for comfort, make sure that:
- Linen and towels are provided;
- Hot water works 24/24;
- The room has a window (which does not on a wall);
- The room has a desk, TV, hair dryers, etc.. ;
- The cleaning is done every day.
Side service, check whether:
- The reception is ensured 24/24;
- There is a room service (and its schedules);
- Breakfast is included and can be served in your room;
- Receiving transfers calls to your room;
- Staff can provide tourist information;
- There was internet access (free or paid);
- There is a laundry service (clothes washing);
- Provide a shuttle transfer to the airport.
Once there
Even if you’ve already made your reservation, go around the room before you install. It’s time to make sure that your stay will be fine.
Start by checking the presence of all elements announced at the time of booking. Then push up:
- The view you have the window;
- Locks the door;
- The quality of bedding;
- The smooth running of the tap (including hot water);
- The proper equipment (TV, hair dryer, etc.).
- The smooth operation of heaters or air conditioners;
- Insulation of the room.
Then go to the hygiene control:
- Clean towels and sheets (do not hesitate to raise them to check);
- Cleanliness of health;
- The absence of dust bunnies;
- The absence of insects.
Note: It is very difficult to detect insects in a glance. However, small spots of blood on the walls may suggest the presence of bed bugs. Accept a room if it does, because your stay might be tempered by itching.