How much is too much to spend on a hotel?
How much is too much to spend on a hotel? Generally speaking, it's best to plan to spend no more than 25-30% of your monthly income on a hotel room.
Why do hotels want to know how many guests?
The legal reason we ask for the number of guests is in case of emergency. If you have listed only 2 guests in your room, but you have 6 with you, and a fire breaks out... We, and the fire department will only be looking for two people.
Can a family of 7 stay in one hotel room?
However, the trick to finding those suites is to search for four adults and four kids. Tip: If you do your own search, properties with rooms that sleep 7 and 8 will have “Room for 8” listed in the amenities.
What is the maximum you can stay in a hotel?
You can stay in a hotel for a night or two, or for as long as a few weeks, depending on your travel plans. Keep in mind that some hotels may have restrictions on the length of stay, particularly during peak travel seasons.
Can more than 2 people stay in a 2 person hotel room?
Hotel staff do care if three people are staying in a room booked for two people. Depending on the hotel, they may charge an additional fee or require that you book another room to accommodate the third person.
Why do hotels hold $100 dollars?
Hi Norman, It is just a deposit for incidentals (i.e. damages, mini-bar, room orders, etc). As a standard, they will credit this back to you either via cash or your credit card a few business days after your stay. Enjoy NYC!
Can I bring a girl in my hotel room?
If you don't book a double room, chances are that they won't let you bring anyone from outside the hotel into your room, not even for a fee. If you book a double room alone, they will often let you bring girls in with no questions asked, and if not, they will do so for a small fee.
Does calling a hotel make it cheaper?
Call for not-so-secret hotel deals Tripsavvy suggests calling the hotel directly to ask about deals and offers some phrases to use to help butter up hotel managers for better deals. As with many things, being a sociable and friendly person might earn you a cheaper price, upgrades, or hotel benefits.
Is it cheaper to stay longer in a hotel?
Most extended stay guests book accommodations for at least one week. This is because the average nightly rate is discounted when guests stay longer.
What is the 80 20 rule in hotels?
The 80/20 Rule states that a small number of causes are responsible for a great number of effects. In business that often means 80% of your revenue comes from 20% of your customers, so looking after them should be your primary focus.
Can 3 guests stay in a 2 guest hotel room?
Hotel staff do care if three people are staying in a room booked for two people. Depending on the hotel, they may charge an additional fee or require that you book another room to accommodate the third person.
Why do hotels take 50 dollars?
This credit card is what the hotel will charge in the case of any damage to your hotel room. Each hotel will have its own specific hold amount, generally $50-$200, on top of your room rate (including taxes and fees).
Do hotels charge more for 2 people than 1?
Generally, hotels charge per room rather than per person. Most hotels ask how many guests will be staying in the room because they may not allow more than the maximum occupancy of one room for multiple reasons.
Why do hotels hold money on your card?
Hotels use these credit card holds because the exact amount of your final bill is not known at the moment of check in. You may charge items to your room, grab some drinks from the minibar, extend your stay, or even cause damage to the property.
Why don t hotels let you pay in cash?
Hotels prefer that you use a credit card over cash or debit to pay for your room. That's because they want to make sure incidentals and damages are covered by your credit card. They will put a hold on your card for a certain amount, which is typically $50 to $200 per night, depending on the hotel.