People who work in hotels know for sure that years of training pay off on their very first trip abroad. Do you want to know why? They know all the intricacies of this service industry, which means they are insured against overpayments and fraud. Surely you will also find these travel tips from professionals useful.
Choose the right dates
Michael Terry of the University of Florida Hotel Management argues that the cost of hotel service depends on one single factor: demand. Do you want to relax inexpensively and without crowds of tourists? Go on vacation two weeks before Catholic Christmas, at the very end of August or in the first few weeks of September.
Ask for a discount
Pennsylvania College of Hotel Management professor Daniel J. Mount says hotels don’t like to leave their rooms empty for even a day. Therefore, employees can almost always give you a discount if the hotel has a free room that you are willing to take.
No one will kick you out of the hotel until 3 pm
Another professor from the College of Hotel Management, Amit Sharma, gives his advice to travelers. According to her, you can safely count on staying in your room on the day of departure until 3 or even 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Hotels are generally silent on this practice, but you may be able to extend your stay for a short period of time free of charge.
Choose the bed farthest from the window
If you are staying in a room with two beds, choose the one that is closest to the window. Michael Terry says that subconsciously you will want to be closer to nature and light, as the previous guests probably did. This means that there is a chance that the bed against the wall will be much more comfortable and, perhaps, even cleaner (if the maids accidentally forgot to change the bed linen).
Be courteous to the staff
Bonnie J. Knutson, a professor at the Michigan College of Hospitality Management, advises building relationships with hotel employees at the earliest opportunity. Her advice to travelers is to first make friends with the receptionist in an unfamiliar country. He will tell you about various establishments, warn you which areas locals try to avoid in the evening and where the best places to dine are. Bonnie advises not to miss an opportunity to praise a hotel employee. This way you can recognize the hard work of the service staff and gain their trust and support. This will help resolve any difficult situation during your stay at the hotel.
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