Tips from hotel staff to make your stay as pleasant as possible

Whenever we go on vacation or take a business trip, we dream of pleasant accommodation at a low price. But, unfortunately, many unpleasant surprises can happen, such as an insufficient breakfast or even some services that we thought were included in the package and that must be paid separately. How to avoid these problems and get the best out of a hotel? The answer who can give us is, of course, the hotel employees themselves.

We decided to dive headlong into this issue and got good statements from people who understand what are the most important aspects that tourists should pay attention to when choosing the best accommodation.

1. Before booking a room in a nice hotel, compare prices on different websites. To look for the best prices, there are special applications, such as trivago🇧🇷 Often, reservation systems offer lower prices for accommodation than those offered by the hotel’s own website. Furthermore, companies like Booking.com offer additional discounts to travelers who frequently book rooms through their website.

2. When you find a good deal, you can call the hotel and say you want a room at the price you saw on a website. Most likely, the manager will agree to release the room at this price. It is much better for hotels when guests book rooms directly with them rather than through the booking systems, as they always have to pay a fee ranging from 10% to 20%.

3. If you’ve stayed at the hotel before, be sure to mention it. Hotels often value returning guests highly by offering discounts and bonuses.

4. Not everyone knows that in many hotels it is possible to make a reservation for half a day (12 hours), and not for a whole day. Of course, in this case, the price is also reduced. Booking sites don’t usually offer this option, so it’s always important to speak directly with the hotel.

1. If you have plans to arrive at the hotel earlier or leave later than the hotel’s default time, you need to talk about it. the time of check in varies greatly from country to country and hotel to hotel. Before standard time, the room may be occupied. When it’s time to leave, be careful not to go past the time of Check-out🇧🇷 If you want to arrive earlier or leave later, let us know and be prepared to pay extra. Or release the room earlier and leave your bags separately.

2. When booking a room, it is important to correctly specify how many people will stay in the place, how many beds will be needed and whether you will need a toddler bed or a crib. Many people only book a room for one person when two people plan to go to the hotel. A second person must always pay extra.

3. Don’t forget your document (some hotels ask for your passport). Medical insurance card or even driver’s license are not accepted in all countries as an official document. According to the law of most countries, the hotel needs an official document to register the person as a guest.

4. In some countries, the RG (identity document) is only valid in the country itself, that is, at the national level. Therefore, when traveling within the country, it’s okay to use it, but abroad, you need to use your passport (with a valid visa). By the way, without a passport, you will not even be able to get on the plane.

1. If you have a birthday during your stay, or if you are at the hotel to celebrate your honeymoon, be sure to mention this at reception. Many hotels give gifts to newlyweds and anniversaries, or offer some service, usually paid, free of charge, such as champagne or a cake.

2. Find out what services the hotel offers. Use the pool, sauna, gym, playroom and other services in the morning, when they tend to be less crowded.

3. Some services can be obtained for free🇧🇷 You can ask a hotel person to call the room to wake you up, to book a taxi or even a table at a restaurant. In addition, hotel staff always give good information about the city and what to do.

4. Hotels often offer their guests some objects free of charge, such as a heater, fan, kettle, iron, umbrella, cell phone charger, etc. Cheaper hotels rarely provide a hairdryer, so it’s best to find out beforehand so you don’t get left in the lurch.

5. If you need an extra blanket, pillow or towel, don’t hesitate to ask. Hotels can always offer these objects.

6. Not all hotels allow pets. Some allow and charge a value as a guarantee in case the animal damages an object. At the end of the stay, the hotel checks that everything is fine and the money is refunded.

1. In many hotels, breakfast is included in the reservation price. If you don’t want it, let me know and maybe you’ll get a discount on the amount.

two. Before including meals in your reservation, be sure to read other guests’ comments on quality. In large chains, restaurants usually follow certain quality standards, but small hotels can give big surprises – positive or negative. A buffet can be just a table with a few appetizers. And be sure to research children’s food or even a vegetarian menu if you need to.

3. Many hotels offer a breakfast kit to guests who need to leave very early. Talk to an employee about this possibility to eat something on the way back.

1. Each hotel has its own cleanliness standards, but there are hygiene that hotels should (or should) follow.

2. The likelihood that bedding will not be changed from one guest to another is very low. This could be considered a myth, because it is simply unacceptable. If you notice that this has happened, notify the manager immediately.

3. Rooms are generally cleaned every day. The cleaning ladies try to clean and tidy the room when the guest leaves. If you’re in the room, she’ll ask you if you can clean it or not. If you hang a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on the door, she won’t insist. As long as the notice is there, the room will not be cleaned.

4. For additional cleaning, such as washing and ironing, in general you have to pay.

5. The change of bed linen and towels for guests staying a few days in the same room usually happens every 3 or 5 days. This rule is followed by most hotels. In 4 or 5 star hotels this often happens every day.

And you, do you know other tricks that can help us make the most of staying in a hotel? Share your opinion in the comments!