Lillie W.

Does just thinking about booking a hotel send chills up your spine? With so many choices, how do you know you have found the perfect one? You really do not need to worry. The tips listed here can help you find a great hotel.

Use travel websites to find the most competitive prices for hotel chains online. Join the loyalty program for any hotel chain that you love and believe you'll stay with often. Also, you might be able to get some discounts offered by organizations that you might be a part of like AAA or AARP.

If you want a nice meal at night with your special someone, and you are too comfortable in your room to go out, order some food through room service. While it may cost more, it is more convenient to remain in your room while satisfying your hunger.

Find out the exact time for check-in and check-out. If you show up too early, you may find yourself sitting around the lobby, waiting for your room to be ready. If you anticipate arriving before check-in time, make a call to the hotel and inquire if you can arrive early.

To get the lowest price on accommodations, plan your trip in advance. There are quite a few hotels that will reward booking your room a few months in advance with nice discounts. You may find yourself saving as much as half off of the room's typical rates.

Most hotels are not pet-friendly. Call and ask before you reserve. Also, find out if there are any size or breed restrictions.

If you plan on taking a family pet with you to a hotel reservation, do three things in advance. Find out if the hotel will allow pets first. Also, take a good supply of plastic bags, such as grocery bags, to clean up after your pet. Finally, ask the hotel staff if you can have a room on the far end away from guests so that you don't interfere with their visit.

If you're a member of the AAA, you should see what your hotel membership discount will be. You could also get a surprise that you have an auto club membership that gives you hotel discounts. You can save 5 percent or even more on hotels around the country. The more nights you stay, the more you will save.

Having read this article, your confidence in your ability to acquire a great hotel room should have increased. Do the proper research and take the time to look your options over. After you go over all of this information things will go well for you so you can get a great place when you go on a vacation.