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Forbes Travel Guide reveals world's best hotel rooms for 2019
Forbes Travel Guide released its second Verified List last week, revealing the World's Best Hotel Rooms for 2019. The list of winners showcases 41 properties spanning as many as 17
10 things every luxury hotel room should have
It never ceases to amaze me when I check into a higher-end hotel room, and some of the most basic, practical things are noticeably absent. I’m sure everyone can relate to the problem of running around turning on every single lamp, because there isn’t a single overhead light to be found- but that’s just the …
13 Easy Tips for a Free Hotel Room Upgrade
“Upgrade.” The word itself conjures images of bigger and better. And in the world of travel, that usually is true. Get an upgrade on your airplane seat, and you’re likely to wind up in first class instead of crammed in the back. Get an upgrade on your hotel room, and you could find yourself in
The Easy Way to Negotiate a Cheaper Hotel Room
Most hotels and inns are willing to negotiate their rates. All you have to do is be willing to ask.
The secret to getting a hotel room upgrade? Ask for it
Status in a loyalty program can still make a difference, but there's a new rule in effect to score a better hotel room: You get what you negotiate.
How to remember your hotel room number
Why Is Hotel Room Service So Expensive?
In-room dining services offered at hotels are pricey, inefficient, and outdated.
How to Choose a Safe Hotel Room When Traveling Abroad
The last thing you want to worry about on vacation is not feeling safe. Follow these helpful tips for selecting the hotel and room type with safety in mind.
10 Cheap Hotel Room Alternatives to Consider When Traveling
Every savvy traveler knows that behind airfare, lodging is often the biggest expense when you’re planning a trip. The good news is that if you’re traveling on a budget, there are many great alternatives to booking a night in a standard hotel room. From hostels to volunteering to camping, thinking creatively about where to stay […]
20 tricks insiders use to score a cheap hotel room
Find out how the experts get hotel rooms on the cheap with these 20 tips.
The First 15 Things You Should Check for in a Hotel Room
Don't commit to staying in a hotel until you've scoured the room for the conveniences and health risks that travel experts always look for.
Are You Being Spied On In Your Hotel Room? (& How To Check)
Your hotel room may look innocent enough, but how do you know that you are not being spied on? View From The Wing is one of my favourite travel bloggers and he has published a cracker of a post about what to look for, to find out if you are being spied on. I couldn’t … Continue reading Are You Being Spied On In Your Hotel Room? (& How To Check) →
How To Make Your Hotel Room Bulletproof
Travel can be fun and staying in a hotel is exciting... but not when it zaps your energy, kills your mood and ruins your sleep. If you use even half of the h...
How to avoid the worst hotel room
13 Travel Hacks You May Not Know About For Your Hotel Room
Because delivering tips to you is kind of our forte, we have a bunch of ones for you today that will ensure your next stay away will be much more pleasant.
5 Tips To Make Any Hotel Room Instantly Feel Like Home
Why Your Next Hotel Room Might Not Have a 'Do Not Disturb' Sign
Several hotels say they are modifying their procedures in the interest of increased security.
How to book a premium hotel room on a limited budget
It is possible to stay in a premium hotel without paying premium rates on your next business trip, provided you are willing to overcome certain hurdles, writes Rafi Mohammed, a pricing strategy consultant. He describes two "backdoor" discounts offered by many hotel companies.
