In today's sophisticated era, wherever and whenever you just need a cellphone or laptop, and the internet.
Just choose the hotel location, determine the date of stay, and choose a payment method. Unfortunately, even though it is easy to do, there are still people who often make mistakes when booking hotels.
Even though it seems trivial, negligence like this can make your holiday a mess. As a result, instead of having fun, you end up being confused by these trivial mistakes. So, what are the mistakes that often occur when booking a hotel? The following is the description.
1. Wrong Hotel Reservation
Reservations at the wrong hotel happen quite often. The cases are also different. Some people are fooled because the hotel has many branches. For example, the hotel you booked was Hotel A in Area B, but the hotel you went to was Hotel A in Area C.
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Some travelers are too late to book hotels in locations that are not strategic, such as far from airports, stations, or tourist attractions. Usually, this happens, because the traveler only sees the cheap rate, but does not consider the location of the hotel which turns out to be not strategic. This will certainly be a hassle for you, especially if the traffic at the tourist destination you are going to is often congested.
2. Not taking advantage of credit card deductions
One way to save on travel costs is to take advantage of discounts offered by credit cards, such as discounts on lodging rates, cash-back bonuses, and many more. So, if you have a credit card, try to be more careful in finding out what promotions are offered. So you can save your expenses during your vacation.
3. Not reading detailed information
The main source of all mistakes when booking a hotel is being reluctant to read detailed hotel information or descriptions.
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The first example regarding location problems was mentioned in the previous point. The second is the facilities at the accommodation. Hotel facilities influence your holiday mood, you know.
Of course, you can rest and vacation in peace and comfort if the place you choose provides the desired facilities, such as WiFi and a private bathroom. So, make sure to read the information carefully before you are sure about booking the hotel.
4. Ignoring reviews from other travelers
After looking at the photos and detailed information about the hotel on the website, another thing that you should not ignore is reading reviews from travelers who have stayed at the hotel before.
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You have to know, sometimes what is written in the description column does not match reality. Reviews and experiences from guests who have stayed will help you get real information about the hotel.
5. Not comparing prices first
When deciding to book a hotel, don't just stick to one site. It is mandatory to do research or compare prices on several sites, before ordering. It is not impossible that on other websites you can get cheaper prices. Also, pay attention to promotions or discounts that you can take advantage of. Usually, there are hotel booking sites that provide discounts for customers who use the website for hotel bookings for the first time.
