How to Book a Hotel Room: Hotels are places or buildings that accomodate people who are far away from home, if you're about to make hotel reservations for the first time, there are several things you ought to know before you book a room for your honeymoon or romantic getaway. A hotel stay can be one of the most expensive parts of your trip, so make sure you don't spend more than you need to on reservations.
- Understand that rates on hotel rooms vary on the type of room you request, on different days, even at different times of the day.
- First, learn the "rack" or published rate. This is generally the highest rate a hotel charges for a room and what people who don't know any better pay for their reservations. Now you know better. So expect to play less.
- Decide what kind of hotel you want
- Once you have an idea of the type of hotel you want to stay in, begin researching online to find prices for reservations.
- After you have a general idea of what the hotel you want to stay in costs, visit a few other sites before booking reservations.
- Visit the hotel's own Web site. There you should be able to find the best reservations prices.
- Now you're in the final stretch. After you've noted all the different prices for a room at the same hotel, pick up the phone and call the hotel directly.
- Understand that even within a hotel, not all rooms are alike. Some are bigger; some are on a corner and have better views. Some are on higher floors (generally a good thing, as views improve and there's less ground-level noise). Some are closer to an elevator (good if walking is a problem, bad if you want quiet). Some have double beds versus kings. Some may be renovated and some may not be. Ask about all these variables before making reservations.
- When you're moments away from booking, use the killer sentence: "What is your best rate?" Pause for the answer. Then repeat: "Is that your very best rate?" Pause again. Then try one variation: "Are there any special packages that offer an even better deal?" By then you'll have the knowledge that you've given it your best shot.
- This is the time to also ask if the hotel offers further discounts for AAA members. If you don't have an AAA card but plan to do any appreciable amount of travel, get one; it more than pays for itself (and know that Trip-Tiks are free). Also ask if you will receive frequent flyer points or any other benefits when booking your reservations.
- Then bring out the heavy guns: "We're going to be on our honeymoon, and we're hoping you'll upgrade us." Most likely no one will be able to answer the last question over the phone. Even so, ask the reservationist to note it pending your arrival.
- Like what you hear? Then book your hotel reservations over the phone, being sure to ask what the cancellation policy is first. Ask the reservationist to email your confirmation number and directions or a hotel brochure if needed.
- Write down the reservations number you are given and put it in a safe place.
- Start counting the days till you leave!
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