Hotel

  • Some ways that I use to save money

  • Book Early

    • Just like cruises, they want to sell those rooms, they want their occupancy numbers as high as possible. So usually they will have the best deals as far out as possible.

  • Last Minute Booking

    • Is your travel plans flexible. Just like booking early, If you book last minute they want to fill those rooms, so sometimes you can save some money as well.

  • Become a Member

    • If you are a member this works out for many things, I have noticed with Marriott, Hilton, and Even IGH that they offer a member only Rate.

    • Build up those points, redeem them when it is a good deal. Great way to score free nights.

  • Follow the groups on social media

    • Sometimes they will have promos, I have seen book a few nights and get one night free, or even earn a free night for the future.

  • Pre-Pay

    • Pay for the room ahead of time, I have seen where this can save you up to 20% off a nights stay. Definitely worth it.

  • Look For Free Meals.

    • Many hotels offer Free Breakfast, others even include a free dinner. One of your biggest travel expenses will be food, so this is a nice perk.

Ideas for Saving Stress and How to be More comfortable

  • Check out the Neighborhood

    • Use google maps and just check out what’s around the hotel. You don’t want to book a hotel in an industrial park if you are a light sleeper, or maybe you need some close options for dining.

  • Read the reviews

    • Honestly this is something you have to be careful about, but all depends on what is important to you. I personally am not worried if there is not a vending machine close to my room. What is important to me is the fact that the room is clean and the shower works well. If I see too many negative reviews about dirty roioms I will not book that hotel. As with everything there are some people who are more picky than others and that is ok.

  • Use the hotel TV to your benefit

    • Take a HDMI Cable with you, connect your laptop to the tv. Makes great for watching Netflix if you cant remember that password, or can play games if that’s your thing. https://amzn.to/3qp2QkE

  • Bring a power adapter

    • Many hotels do not have but a few outlets. I always travel with a power strip that is also functional on cruise ships. With all my camera gear, it is important to have access to as many outlets as I can find. https://amzn.to/3S4LDcn


“Travel leaves you speechless then turns you into a storyteller.”

— IBN Battuta