The fancy edifice should not deceive you when booking for a hotel in Nigeria neither should the numerous positive reviews lure you. These factors are great tips to help you make your hotel choice but there are things you should be aware of while staying in a hotel for your relaxation or vacation.
We would want to let you know that there are secrets that are closely guarded by hoteliers that are not open to the public. These are the secrets we are unveiling to make your hotel booking better.
Mention the Online Booking Rate
Sometimes, managers may want to make reduce money for people who are aware of the hotel rate online. You should mention the hotel rate online to the manager. It is a common fact that commissions are paid to this online booking sites and the manager may want to offer you a cheaper rate if you book directly.
Hotels Are Not Free From Germs
Do not think that the way hotels are cleaned always make it a spotless place to discourage germs from breeding. You should be care when touching the commonly touched places like the light switches and television remotes. The sinks, toilet seats and bathroom can be breeding places for germs.
Stay Away From Hotel Glasses
Most hotel guests who erroneously believed that the hotel is safe from falling sick, often drink from the hotel glasses to quench their thirst immediately they are booked in. This is a sickness trap! A lot of hotel maids forget to wash these glasses with soaps before allowing you in. You must wash these glasses thoroughly if you must drink. Plastic cups or bottle water can save the day.
Avoid the Morning Booking
Most people are not aware that the hotel rooms are more expensive when they make use of it in the night. If you are making use of a room for the night and you book in the morning, it is a little higher than what you may pay from around 5-6pm. However, from 9-10pm, the price increases because you may not have many offers again.
The Toiletries Are Yours
If you do not make use of the toiletries, they would be thrown away because they cannot be reused for another guest.
Security is not as Tight
Don’t let the assurance that your security is tight in a hotel deceive you. Key cards may seem complex but you are not the only person who has it.
Don’t add Personal Items to the mini-bar
Some hotels may charge you for adding your items to its mini bar as opposed to buying from the options available there. If you are taking something from the mini-bar, ensure that it is sealed and intact. Some smart guests may always add water to the cups when they do not want a refill.
