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How Do You Choose a Hotel When You Travel

Author: David Dawson
by David Dawson
Posted: Apr 30, 2019

Whether you seek comfort or minimalism when you travel, the right accommodations can either make or break your trip. Often the last thing you book when planning an adventure, a cozy nook in a small town or a posh hotel suite in a bustling city is where you’ll be spending hours of your precious time away from home. Finding a hotel that fit your needs and matches your trip goals will add to the memories you make when travelling. Not only that, but securing a great deal on accommodations can free up some money for more experiences and adventures.

Eight tips for choosing a hotel

1. Match your hotel with the trip you’re about to take. Needless to say, a place you’re looking to book has to support the purposes of your trip and align with the feel you’re going for: are you going to Chetwynd to fish? Hike around the majestic lakes? Or maybe kick back and unwind with your friends? Your trip is what dictates accommodations. List the activities you’re planning on doing during your trip and look for a place that works!

Given Chetwynd’s vast natural resources, diverse activities, crystal-clear lakes, scenic vistas, and winding trails and home of the worlds largest annual chainsaw caving championship, many tourists—from avid golfers to fishermen and hikers—visit the town every year. At the same time, in the past couple of years the town has witnessed an influx of blue and white collar workers that travel with a completely different agenda. Therefore, a hiker and a coal miner will most likely be looking for different things and they need a place that can accommodate their unique needs.

2. Keep your mind open to options. While focusing on your trip goals will help you identify your accommodation needs, there is more than one way to meet them. Unless you’re embarking on a unique adventure that calls for a specific dwelling, hotels like Stagecoach Inn can offer matching rooms you might find fitting - from cozy rooms to spacious suites with restaurants on site.

  1. Check the hotel’s location. Before committing to a place, zoom in on the area where you’ll be spending the majority of your time. Location is key if your time and transportation options are limited. While Chetwynd is conveniently located on the intersection of two major highways that make travelling within the area easy, book where your trip is taking you. Stagecoach Inn’s location is highly convenient with restaurants and shops nearby.
  2. Check the hotel’s amenities and, more importantly, the services already included in the room fee. Here at the Stagecoach Inn, we offer a complimentary hot cooked made to order breakfast with eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast and coffee.. Think of your lifestyle during the trip and plan accordingly. Do you need a wake-up call? Some small appliances like a fridge and a microwave to store food or leftovers? Do you need a kitchenette? Daily housekeeping? Access to laundry?. Here, at the Stagecoach Inn, all these amenities are included in your room fee. Read the room descriptions closely to avoid any potential confusion about what’s available to you and go with the place that offers you the most!
  3. Read reviews and listen to your gut. Even the most rundown hotel room can look spotless on photos. Browse recent reviews and check multiple sources before landing on accommodation. Think critically when reading hotel descriptions and make a note of the language that sounds exaggerated or far-fetched. The best reviews are the most genuine and will inform your choice!
  4. Consider booking directly with a hotel. Reserving a room is now just a few smartphone taps away, but a good old phone call or an extra trip to a hotel’s official website might pay off. Some places might offer you a lower rate, extra benefits such as free parking or breakfast if you reach out to them rather than booking websites.
  5. Check the price, especially the extra fees in small print. In fact, opt to stay at places that don’t bury such things from their clients! Just like in any other industry, hotel and travel websites might rope you in with a lower price that you might have to pay at the end. Pay attention to cancellation or processing fees.

The devil is in the details. Beyond looking for additional fees, take some time to skim the most relevant policies of your hotel.The best accommodations like Stagecoach Inn will offer this information clearly and upfront. Find out if you’re paying for your room in full or just a deposit. Review the cancellation policy before paying for your accommodation and make sure everything is ultra clear. One of the benefits of booking with a friendly place like Stagecoach is being able to ask for any information you need without the hassle other places might have!

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I am David born in Chetwynd having interest in sharing information on hotels, travelling, tourism etc

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