Room Planning
Double, Queen or Twin: Ask for the Actual Bed Size
Hotel bed names vary between destinations and properties. Ask about mattress dimensions, room layout and the exact setup before booking.
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Hotel stays
Hotel Breakfast Is Useful Only If It Fits Your Departure
Check breakfast times, location and booking conditions before paying for a hotel package that may not fit your travel plans.
Hotel stays
Hotel Laundry: Check the Return Time Before Handing Over Your Last Shirt
A hotel laundry service is useful only if your clothes return before you need them. Check the cutoff, care options, and collection arrangement first.
Arrival Planning
Check-Out Is at Eleven. Where Will Your Bags Be at Two?
Plan the hours between hotel check-out and departure by confirming luggage storage, collection access, charges and what should stay with you.
Choosing a Stay
An Accessible Hotel Room Needs More Than an Accessibility Label
Ask a hotel about the exact room features and routes you need rather than relying on a general accessible-room label.
Booking details
Connecting Rooms and Adjoining Rooms Are Not the Same Booking
Confirm whether hotel rooms have an internal connecting door, whether the arrangement is guaranteed and what happens if only nearby rooms are available.