23 March, 2008

What’s more for arrange accommodations?

Make a room/bed booking in adance:

1) Early booking
Hotel occupancy in Hong Kong always stands at more than 80%; Lower price standard hotel room or popular hostel bed easily run out in high season; make reservation earlier & may enjoy early bird promotion room rates.

2) Low seasons
If you have a flexible schedule & tight budget on hotel room, let avoid high/peak seasons during fair/show/festival/weekend/long holiday.

3) Location
Consider the itinerary & location of spots to visit; Choose a hotel/hostel near to Bus Stop/MTR train station/Public Transportation; Some hotels may have shuttle bus services for pick up room guests to airport/city heart.

4) Stay long
Hong Kong is small has a great transportation system; Travel time between different districts usually within 1 or not more than 2 hours; Some hotels/hostels offer discount for guests to long-stay; For a short trip, you can pick a hotel/hostel in good location & stay more days in same hotel to enjoy better offer.

5) Trip purpose
Concern your trip main purpose; With right facilities/services/rates/location/charge in & out time; Stay in a hotel/hostel to suit your need.

6) Avoid extra charges
Ask what services are included; Extra charge may be imposed on Surcharge/Phone calls/Internet access/Drinks/Cable movies.

7) Compare the price
Bargain & compare the rates by different resources; Cheaper rates sometimes only available through Membership/Internet discount/Directly deals.

8) Terms
Read the terms before confirm your booking; Consider the flexibility for Dates change/Trip cancel/Refund.