by Jennifer Lim

Created on: February 07, 2009   Last Updated: February 13, 2009

A hotel is like a home away from home therefore it is important to find the hotel that have the facilities you need, which is, a clean and comfortable place to stay.

What are your travel needs, the following are points to consider:

1. Location. Do you want to stay in the city or outside city? If time is an important factor and you would like to be in time for your appointment in the city, perhaps a city stay would be most ideal. However, a city hotel tends to be more expensive than a hotel outside the city. Would you like to wake up to the sound of waves, panoramic view of the mountains or the majestic view of a castle? Or would you like to be near shops and major attractions. It is a fact that hotels nearer to major attractions, amenities and city center are costlier than others.

2. Your budget. Most hotels rates are based on per room per night basis though in some places, the rates on per person per night. Decide how much you are willing to pay for the entire hotel stay. It is also important to bear in mind that in some places, there is a single supplement levy on the room if you are on your own.

3. Comfort. Would you compromise comfort with cost? It is not usually wise to book hotels based on price only. Sometimes, the discomfort of a poorly maintained hotel could spoil your holiday. On the other hand, if your budget permits, would you choose between a warm, welcoming hotel with superb customer service or a cold, unfriendly hotel with gold plated taps? A clean room with comfortable bed, TV, phone, clean bath or shower facilities, tissues, soap and shampoo, safe deposit box and good air conditioned or heating system are all the basic necessity for a comfortable hotel stay.

4. Special need facilities. Do you require any special need facilities such as ramp for wheelchair and Braille characters in lift?

5. Fitness facilities. Do you need swimming and gym facilities continue your regular exercise? Would you like a spa treatment on your holiday?

6. Internet facilities. Do you need to read your emails or keep up to date with work? Most hotels have business center with internet facilities. Some hotels have wireless internet connection for you to get connected to your laptop anywhere in the building.

7. Parking facilities. Does the hotel have parking area for their guests and is the parking secured? Is the parking chargeable or free?

It is important to look around for the best hotel deal without compromising on your comfort. The three common ways to find a good hotel is:

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