Traveling has become a lot more complicated these days. When it comes to booking a hotel, it’s no longer enough to just consider the dates, availability, and whether it offers the amenities you want. Here are three things to pay attention to if you’re booking a hotel now.
Safety Regulations
Until the pandemic is over, you’ll need to take extra steps to make sure the hotel you want to stay in is following all the necessary safety regulations. You can and should expect the staff to wear masks, the hotel should provide hand sanitizers and disinfectants, and pay special attention to the hotel’s restaurant protocols. Don’t book a hotel that allows a buffet or doesn’t account for enough space between tables.
Cancellation Policy
You want a flexible cancellation policy in case you get sick before the trip or the place where you’re going suddenly has more cases and you don’t feel safe going there anymore. Your best option is to book directly with the hotel instead of using websites that provide that service.
Paying More
If you can, recalculate your travel budget and try to get a more expensive hotel. Big hotels with professional management are more likely to follow the cleanliness standards so you don’t have to worry about getting sick while on vacation.