CHOOSING A HOTEL
How can I pick the
best Hotel for me?
How can I find the
closest ATM to my Hotel?
How can I get access
to business services and the Internet if my Hotel doesnt offer
those services?
How can I pick the best Hotel for me?
You can check some of these issues if
they are important to you.
Ask around and consider their
customer service record.
What ratings have they received from
independent rating organizations?
Evaluate their franchise for
consistency. Many Hotels are franchised so youll want to see how
the particular location fits into the Hotels chain. Find out how
the chain rates this particular property within their organization.
Consider their Hotel policies, are
they favorable to you or do they penalize you in some way.
Find out what partnerships they have
that could save you money in other areas. Many Hotels have
agreements with airlines, rental car or credit card companies.
See if they credit your frequent
flyer or frequent guest programs with points.
Check the Hotel Chain's locations.
Does their Hotel chain have locations where you travel? Do they have
international locations?
Check the individual hotel's
location. Is their airport hotel really close to the airport?
Evaluate their facility. When were
the rooms last remodeled? Does it have the types of features you
need? How well does it suit your need for the quick overnight stay
or the weeklong resort vacation? Do they have business suites or
meeting rooms available if you need them? Does the particular Hotel
you want to stay in located in a safe part of town? Is any major
construction going on in the area around your Hotels location? Will
there be any large groups staying at the Hotel that could negatively
impact your stay?
Do they offer the types of extra
services you need? Do they have a concierge, shuttle or laundry
service?
Can they honor your special requests?
See if they offer a Premium or
Loyalty Club that feature the services you need.
Check to see if you belong to any
groups that entitle you to a special deal with a particular Hotel.
Consider their rates and the
availability of any coupons or discounts. See who offers the best
overall deal for your budget.
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How can I find the
closest ATM to my Hotel?
www.visa.com/pd/atm/main.html
Visas ATM locator web page. This
site provides a searchable database that locates ATMs belonging to
the Visa, Visa Electron and Plus ATM network worldwide.
www.mastercard.com/atm/
MasterCards ATM locator web page.
This site provides a searchable database that locates ATMs
belonging to the MasterCard and Cirrus ATM network worldwide.
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How can I get access
to business services and the Internet if my Hotel doesnt offer
those services?
www.kinkos.com/mapquest/
This site contains a searchable
database with contact information and maps for Kinkos in the United
States and several foreign countries.
www.cybercaptive.com
This site contains a searchable
database with contact information and web links for over 4000
cybercafes, public Internet access points and kiosks in 135
countries. They also offer some premium information services for a
fee.
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