The global hotel industry is absolutely massive. No matter what type of traveler you are, you still need some place to rest and sleep. However, your stay might not meet all of your wants and needs. Well, that is, unless you know how to ‘hack’ the system while traveling the world.
#41
Have a coffee with your breakfast (assuming it's included), then if it's a machine or self-pour ask for a to-go cup. Most seem to have them and means a free coffee for your onward journey.
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4points
#42
Staying more than 1 night? Leave a monetary tip on the bed for cleaning service and write a short note thanking them (also, ask for more coffee pods, creamers, lotions, bath slippers, bed chocolates, etc).
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4points
#43
In addition to booking directly with the hotel, search and apply Big corporate discount codes when searching. Travel sites post them for all the major corporations and they can usually save you 10-20% off the cheapest booking price and it's refundable up to 24 hours before. I just keep spamming different codes in the search until I find the cheapest one. And no one has ever asked me to provide any kind of proof of employment at check-in.
The only exception to this is using federal/state/military and the hotel employee discount codes - they are sticklers for verifying those as the discounts can be even higher, like half off sometimes.
The only exception to this is using federal/state/military and the hotel employee discount codes - they are sticklers for verifying those as the discounts can be even higher, like half off sometimes.
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4points
#45
Bring your own night light(s).
Getting up in the middle of the night in a strange place is hard enough, and the option in most hotels is no light or some bright light.
Getting up in the middle of the night in a strange place is hard enough, and the option in most hotels is no light or some bright light.
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2points
#46
Bring the tray under the coffee maker with you to breakfast so you can eat in your room.
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1point
#47
Look at the hotel’s calendar of events to see if there are conferences/weddings at the time you’re going. Then go to that organization/couple’s website and they’ll typically have the discounted room code listed.
1point
#48
Employees don't care if you hang out and drink in the lobby, just clean up after yourself. Have had a lot of good late night after parties in the hotel lobby with friends but it always takes convincing that its ok.
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0points
#49
Give the concierge 20 bucks as soon as you see him, then ask for something like a restaurant recommendation. He'll remember you for the stay and suddenly everybody on staff is here for you. It's like turning on premium mode.
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