IGNORING ADDITIONAL FEES
That $200/night fare may actually be closer to $300 nightly by the time you check out. Additional taxes, “resort fees” (seen at properties that you and I probably wouldn’t consider resorts), mandatory gratuity, costs for bringing a pet or needing a crib … Make sure you know thetotalcost of a stay before committing to it.
FAILING TO BOOK A SPECIFIC ROOM
Choosing your favorite room in a five-bedroom bed and breakfast may be intuitive (or if not, now you know to do that) but regardless of size, hotels often have options ranging beyond double and king rooms. Regardless of occupancy, ask the hotel if any rooms have been renovated recently – and make sure to ask if the bathroom was included in the renovation and if there’s a cost difference between newer and older rooms.
If you want an ocean or mountain view, ask. If you’re only going to be around at night, make sure you’re not paying a premium for a view you’ll barely see by seeing if rooms without a view (interior room) come at a discount.
