Hotel booking guides
How to choose the right neighbourhood for a city breakA practical framework for picking where to stay in any European city: distance, transport, noise, safety, budget and traHotel, B&B or apartment: which is right for your trip?Compare hotels, bed-and-breakfasts and holiday apartments for a city break: space, service, price, flexibility and what What is a boutique hotel? A plain-English guideWhat travellers usually mean by a boutique hotel, how it differs from chains, the pros and cons, and how to judge a listAparthotels explained: when they make senseWhat an aparthotel is, how it compares with hotels and holiday rentals, and what to check before booking one for a longeHotel booking checklist: 12 things to check before you payA simple checklist to avoid surprises when booking a hotel: total price, taxes, cancellation, deposits, location, room tTourist taxes in European cities: what travellers should knowHow city tourist taxes work in Europe, why they vary, when they are paid and how to check the current amount for your deHow hotel star ratings work in EuropeWhy a three-star hotel in one country may differ from another, how official classification works, and how to use stars aFamily hotel checklist: booking for travel with childrenWhat to look for when booking a hotel or apartment for a family city break: room setup, cots, kitchen, location, safety Accessible hotel checklist: questions to ask before you bookQuestions to confirm accessibility with a hotel before booking: step-free access, lifts, door widths, bathrooms, and getHow to get a quiet hotel room in a busy cityPractical tips for sleeping well in city hotels: choosing the location, room position, what to ask at booking and what tBusiness travel hotel checklistWhat business travellers should check before booking a city hotel: location, Wi-Fi, workspace, invoices, flexible rates Pet-friendly hotel checklist for European city breaksHow to find and book a genuinely pet-friendly hotel in a European city: policies, fees, rooms, transport and what to askEarly check-in and luggage storage: options when you arrive earlyArriving early or leaving late? How early check-in and late check-out usually work, how to ask, and your options for stoHotel deposits and card pre-authorisations explainedWhy hotels hold money on your card at check-in, how pre-authorisations differ from charges, when holds are released and Hotel cancellation policies explained: refundable vs non-refundable ratesHow hotel cancellation policies work: free cancellation deadlines, non-refundable rates, pay later vs pay now, no-shows Hotel room types explained: double, twin, studio, suite and moreDouble vs twin, queen vs king, junior suite vs suite, studio, family and connecting rooms: a plain-English guide to hote