Hotels

Tips for booking a hotel online

By James Mockridge

Hotel accommodation is a multi-million pound competitive industry and the Internet has revolutionized the manner in which we can search and reserve a hotel room to suit our individual personal needs and requirements. The use of a hotel room can range from an overnight stay to a two week booking for your vacation...More

How to save money on hotel costs when traveling

By Ronnie Dee

In the age of the internet one's first thought when it comes to saving on hotel costs is to visit sites like Priceline, Expedia, Travelocity, and Orbitz. In the case of upscale hotels, say 4 and 5 stars, the internet may be a good way to save. The everyday traveler has better options...More

What to do when a hotel overbooks

By Joe Kelly

I have travelled extensively in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and have never had the experience of arriving at a hotel which was overbooked. However, I have been working in hotels for the past 5 years. Most hotels overbook as a matter of policy, and as a Front Office Supervisor, I would be the one informing the unsuspecting guests that they were moving...More

History and fame in the hotel industry

By Kerry Michael Wood

Tu Tu' Tun Lodge, seven miles inland from Gold Beach, OR, is casual and informal but provides luxury surpassing my most fevered imagining. I am writing this in a room 6 of the lodge, also known as Bear Riffle. All of the rooms are named are named after terrain features of the Rogue River, which is flowing gently before my eyes about a football field away. Across the broad river, serried ranks of Douglas firs ascend toward the blue September sky above the hilltops..more

Understanding the star ratings of hotels

By James Mockridge

To understand the 'star' ratings used to categorize hotel accommodation it is required that the consumer is aware that there are no standard, worldwide, methods for classifying the rating of a hotel.

Certain countries have opted to use an alternative symbol, such as a diamond, to represent their 'star' ratings, but they still imply the same principles of classification...More

Tips for finding a cheap hotel in the US

By JAZEVOX

Based on our hotel bargain hunting experiences, here are some tips we used for finding the best deals possible without sacrificing quality accomodations:

First, check out travel sites like www.hotels.com, www.expedia.com, www.orbitz.com, www.priceline.com to check their prices on hotels that you want to stay and in what area. Try to write down the prices for comparison....More

Tips for tipping abroad

By Erik Van Tongerloo

Knowing the local tipping customs is almost a need when you travel abroad if you want to avoid unpleasant experiences. Tipping, also called royalties, is money that in most countries will be paid if you want to show your respect for the service you get by example from the waiter in the restaurant, the taxi driver, the luggage carrier and some others....More

Hotel Travel Tips

By Will Maguire CHA

The growth of the hotel industry over the last few years has increased the number of choices you have when traveling. The increase of travel also brings with it an increase of the undesirable element we all face in our modern times. Therefore, hotels must protect themselves with rules and policies. The list below gives a few tips to help you, when traveling, to have a smooth trip and pleasant stay at your hotel...More

Choosing a hotel that is right for your travel needs

By James Mockridge

Once you have decided your vacation or business destination you need to choose your hotel accommodation. Before succumbing to the glitzy portrayals in the on-line photos and holiday brochures, set aside the time to make a list of your individual needs. With a little extra care you can always find a suitable hotel that will be suited towards your own tastes and needs....More

Hotel reviews: Courtyard by Marriott, Philadelphia, PA

By Belle Starr

Philadelphia is the cradle of the American Revolution making it one of America's most historic cities. What better way to celebrate that than staying at a hotel that is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Courtyard by Marriott is located in a renovated building that was built in 1926 and spent it's first incarnation as the Annex to City Hall which is located right across the street. It is an architectural gem done in Art Deco style....More

How to tip a hotel maid

By Tammy L Mahan

My suggestions are more along the lines of how NOT to tip your hotel maid. Many summers ago, during my teen years, I worked as a hotel maid. I must say it is by far the worst job I ever had. The worst part of it was that it was an upscale hotel in a wealthy tourist area. Each maid was assigned one half of a floor, which was 20 rooms each. On an average day, I would make $8 in tips...More

Hotel Horror Stories

By Belle Starr

My hotel horror story takes place in Brussels. I am an over planner. I am always so careful about my choices. I do a lot of research. Which just goes to show that even with the best intentions and plans, things can still go astray.

I am going to leave the hotel unnamed to protect, well it isn't to protect the innocent thats for sure but lets just say this hotel is a...More

How to get great prices on hotel rooms

By Martha Sutton

My experience working with an international hotel chain in worldwide reservations taught me to work at getting the best for the most reasonable price when we travel. (We work hard for our money, so we must work hard for our savings.)

We carry cards for several different hotel chains and generally access their websites when booking a room....More

How to get a hotel upgrade

By Courtney Kelly

After graduating from a Hotel and Resort Management program I went to work at a prestigious four and a half star resort at the Front Desk. More than the education, this job has taught me how to manipulate hotels and resorts to my advantage and I'm willing to share these tips with you:....More