Room Details
Ask whether a hotel room’s window opens before making it a booking requirement
Need an opening hotel window? Check the exact room category, restrictors and ventilation arrangements before relying on photographs or booking notes.
STAYS & SMALL TRAVEL DETAILS
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A Better Stay
Ask What a Hotel Pillow Menu Actually Offers
Ask practical questions about pillow fillings, firmness and availability before relying on a hotel’s pillow menu.
Planning a Stay
Ask About Hotel Renovation Work Before Choosing a Room
Ask specific questions about hotel renovation work, affected facilities and room location before deciding whether a stay will suit your plans.
Hotel Planning
A Day-Use Hotel Booking Has Its Own Arrival and Departure Window
Confirm a day-use hotel’s access window, included facilities and departure time before planning work, rest or a stop between journeys.
Hotel Planning
Travelling With a Pet? Get the Hotel’s Actual Conditions in Writing
Turn a hotel’s pet-friendly label into clear arrangements for fees, room access, unattended pets and arrival before making a booking.
Hotel Planning
A Hotel No-Show Policy Can Affect More Than the First Night
A no-show charge and a usable hotel reservation are different questions. Check both before assuming the remaining nights are secure.