PLANNING A MID - WINTER TRIP WITH THE FAMILY ?

Here   are  Some  Things   Hotels  Don't   Want  You  to  Know !

• Rooms are more expensive in the morning.  Make your reservations after 6pm when hotels wipe - out  no - shows and they're more amendable to offering rooms at reduced rates.
• To get the best rate, call local, not the 1-800 number.  You want to deal with someone on - site, with somone who can negotiate for that specific hotel.
• You can negotiate EVERYTHING.  Ask and you might be surprised.  (But don't let them know.... you're surprised!)
• Hotels ALWAYS have vacancies.  An "out - of -order" room is one that may have stained carpet or scratched furniture.  It's a room that is in the midst of refurbishing.  If you really want to stay in that hotel, ask the manager about "out-of-order" rooms and let them know you'd be interested in staying in one.
• Hotel rooms are germ hotels also.  The germs just don't have to check-in!  Strip your bed of the bedspread.  Bedspreads are not cleaned as often as blankets and sheets.  Also, come with handiwipes to clean clicers, telephones, etc.  And you might ask for clean blankets right on the spot.
• Theives don't take your whole wallet.  They'll just remove ONE credit card.  Make sure, if you take credit cards, only take those that you will use all the time.  That way your cards will always be with you and not in your room!
• Tip the housekeeper everyday.  Show your appreciation frequently and you'll get much better service.  They'll also keep an eye out for uninvited guests.
• Your luggage is not necessarily safe and secure with bellhops.  And nicer-looking luggage may be an open invitation for theives.  Be careful to keep your luggage with you and keep all valuables with you or in the hotel safe.