Whether you’re traveling to New Mexico to visit with friends or Richmond, VA for business, chances are that you are going to have to stay in a hotel at some point. For many of us, staying at a hotel is a lot of fun because we don’t have to worry about making the bed or cooking food for ourselves. It’s a temporary luxury while we are away from home. However, for some of us who have had plenty of experience staying at hotels, motels and Bed & Breakfast Inns, not everything is always what we expected it to be. The following are five ways you can make sure that your next hotel stay is the best ever.

1. Look & Book Online- There are so many deals to be had on the Internet that it almost seems absurd to me anytime I hear of someone booking a hotel room any other way. Often times, when you are planning a vacation, business travel or some other trip, you can book a hotel room right alone with your plane ticket and car rental if you want- all in a nice, neat little package.
2. Put Your Health First- There is nothing more frustrating to me than booking a hotel room only to get there and realize that it was a “smoking” room. Put your health first and make sure you book a ‘non-smoking’ hotel room. Your clothes, hair (and acquaintances) will thank you!
3. Amenities- Nowadays, amenities are almost everything when it comes to hotel stays. When we are away from home for an extended period of time, we want to make sure that we feel as comfortable as possible. For example, when I am on my own, sans boyfriend, I always make sure to book a hotel room that has free Wi-Fi because more than likely, I’m going to have my laptop with me, doing work. Know the kind of person you are and double check that the amenities are there to accommodate you!

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