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There’s nothing worse than spending several hours on a plane feeling cramped and tired as you fly halfway across the world, only to find that you’ve landed yourself in a bad hotel. Unfortunately, that is the experience of so many travelers every year.
If you’ve ever ended up having to stay in a hotel that is noisy, dirty and that feels unsafe, you will know just how much it can impact your vacation, and not in a good way.
The good news is, by following some simple steps, you can find a great hotel for your family every time!
Read the reviews
If you want to end up in excellent accommodation like the hotel Sukhumvit in Bangkok or The Savoy in London, for example, then the first thing you need to do is to get on TripAdvisor and check out the reviews. When doing so, you need to bear in mind that some people will have grudges against the hotels and that some hotels will try to rig the game with fake reviews, but if you use a critical eye, you should be able to find some good hotels.
Know what you want
Of course, what is a good hotel for you and your family might not be a great hotel for someone else. It is really important that you sit down and think about the amenities that mean the most to you. Perhaps you want a large pool so the kids can keep active or your value a fine dining experience above all else. Write down what you are looking for and it will be easier to match the right hotel to your needs.
Check out the big four
There are four things that generally indicate how good a hotel is likely to be, and which vacationers complain about the most. They are, parking. Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and breakfast. If there are positive reviews in all four of these areas, then chances are the hotel will do everything else well too. If you can’t find the answer online,then call the hotel and ask them what sort of thing they provide. Based on these things you should know if it is a good hotel fit for you.
Check a map
If you don’t want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere on vacation, then check a map to see exactly where a hotel is located and what amenities are nearby, and the same goes for those of you who do want to be a bit further away from civilization so you can relax.
Ask friends and family
Of course, the best way to ensure you don’t end up staying at a bad hotel is to get recommendations from friends and family members who have already visited the location you plan to travel to. They will tell you the unvarnished truth.
Once you’ve selected a good hotel for your trip, all you have to do is relax and enjoy your vacation.
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