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Booking hotels online is no longer a trend, but has become an essential tool for travel enthusiasts. Applying these 5 simple 'tips' below will help you successfully book a room, setting a smooth start for your exciting journey ahead.
1. Hunt for deals
Once you've determined the destination and travel time, take a look at various hotel booking websites to find attractive offers. For example, Mytour always has many promotions for customers such as: Free stays, Early booking discounts (the earlier you book, the cheaper the price), Summer 2014 promotion, Save more for longer stays, etc. If you catch the right timing, you can completely book a room at a famous resort at half price. Or during certain periods, you can get both room bookings and cute travel-size cosmetic gifts. Remember to regularly check out attractive offers on websites or subscribe to newsletters!
2. Find the right hotel
Using the map tool available on Mytour's online booking website is a very convenient way to find the hotel with the best location and reasonable price. Pay attention to whether the hotel's style matches your own. Boutique-style small hotels will be cozier than large hotels with hundreds of rooms catering to groups or business travelers. Lastly, take the time to learn about room types, room sizes, room directions, and accompanying services including: breakfast, airport shuttle, bus station shuttle, etc. For families with young children, is there an additional fee for babies in the room?
3. Check out reviews from those who have 'been there'
Reputable services like Mytour also provide additional 'reviews,' objective assessments from customers who have stayed at the hotel before. You can rely on these reviews to further evaluate the suitability of the hotel for your needs. Reading reviews sometimes also helps you discover the unique aspects of the hotel.
4. Consider payment methods
Many services often only accept credit cards (visa, master card...) and payment in US dollars, and you will have to bear the exchange rate difference and bank fees. With reputable services in Vietnam like Mytour, you can choose to pay by credit card, domestic debit card, or even cash within 24 hours at the office in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Flexible payment options will give you peace of mind with online transactions.
5. Confirm your online hotel booking
A few services like Mytour will send a confirmation code to your email or phone within seconds to a minute. You only need to bring this code to the hotel when checking in. You should differentiate from phone booking services, meaning you only know for sure if you've booked a room after payment and the booking service checks back with their supplier. You don't lose money, but it's frustrating if after the effort of searching and selecting, the information returned after a few hours is 'no room available' or 'this price is no longer available'.
In addition to the above tips, for absolute peace of mind, you can always call the booking service in any case. For example, the customer care staff at Mytour are locals who can advise you on the best hotel locations and attractions. Moreover, the Mytour Travel Guide blog is a place to share some interesting travel tips with customers regularly.
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourSeptember 5, 2014
