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Here are 7 mistakes you must avoid when checking in and checking out at a hotel
1. Ignore Additional Fees (Resort Fees)
2. Don’t ask for early check-in or late check-out
3. Not voicing room preferences
4. Not Giving Contact When Checking In
5. Not Tipping Hotel Staff
6. Not doing a final check on the room
7. Not Checking Bill Details
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Entering the holiday season, service
hotels
is one of the most sought after by tourists, because it is a place to stay while in a destination.
Even though it seems trivial, it’s a simple mistake when
check in
or
check out
Hotels are often a source of problems when on holiday.
Mistakes at the hotel reception desk can create problems ranging from rooms not being ready, deposits being forfeited, to unexpected bills.
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As reported by travel sites
Travel and Leisure
, founder of hotel booking app HotelTonight, Sam Shank, shares some important tips to avoid small mistakes that can ruin the comfort of your vacation.
Here are 7 mistakes you must avoid when checking in and checking out at a hotel
1. Ignore Additional Fees (Resort Fees)
Many travelers focus only on the base room price when comparing hotels and ignore additional costs (
resort fees
).These fees, which are at the hotel’s discretion, can make price comparisons significant and unknowingly increase your total expenses.
Tip: Be careful when comparing prices.Check whether the resort fee is mandatory or optional at your chosen hotel.
2. Don’t ask for early check-in or late check-out
Tourists often ignore the clock
check in
or
check out
tight.In fact, some hotels are willing to allow guests to
check in
early or late check out, especially when encountering unexpected situations during travel.
Tip: Don’t hesitate to ask the receptionist if the hotel allows the policy
early check-in
or
late check out
.
3. Not voicing room preferences
This simple mistake is often the reason why your stay is less than enjoyable.Sensitive travelers are often reluctant to suggest the desired room position.
Tip: State your preference for room position, for example you want a room far from the elevator, emergency stairs, or a room on an upper floor.The hotel will definitely consider this request to provide the best service.
4. Not Giving Contact When Checking In
Provide detailed contact information or email address to the receptionist after the process
check in
finished.
Tip: This can make the process easier
check out
.In some modern hotels, guests don’t even need to
check out
directly and can confirm through the contact left.
5. Not Tipping Hotel Staff
In some hotels (especially in the US), tipping hotel staff is commonplace.
Tip: It is recommended to leave a tip for the room service attendant in the room before you commit
check out
.
6. Not doing a final check on the room
There are still many guests who are in a hurry and don’t make sure all their luggage has been brought.Shank shared his experience of often finding various types of valuables belonging to guests when rooms were cleaned.
Tip: Always do a thorough inspection of all corners of the room before leaving the hotel.
7. Not Checking Bill Details
The final step that is often overlooked is checking the billing details before leaving the hotel.
Tip: Take the time to check the bill details carefully.Make sure there are no charges that are wrong or do not match the services and facilities you use, so as to avoid unexpected additional costs.
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