| With the recent downturn in the economy, many hotels | | | | call the hotel desk to verify what the cost is for using |
| are lowering their rates in hopes that they'll lure more | | | | the internet. Usually, if the internet is free, it will be |
| travelers out of their homes and into their hotels. With | | | | clearly advertised. |
| the lower rates, you now may be able to find a more | | | | So if you plan on using the internet very much while at |
| fully featured hotel for the same (or similar) price as | | | | your destination, you may want to consider looking for |
| the hotels on the lower end of spectrum. | | | | a hotel that provides complimentary internet at no |
| Aside from the overall star ratings, when searching for | | | | charge. |
| these hotel deals, there are a number things that you | | | | Complimentary Breakfast |
| should consider when trying to decide which hotel will | | | | Since most of us are probably on a tighter budget |
| be the best fit for your travel destination. | | | | during our travel that we used to be, one easy way to |
| Fitness Center | | | | cut the costs of your travel is to stay at a hotel that |
| Depending on your length of stay, one feature that | | | | offers free, complimentary breakfasts. If you have a |
| may want to ask about is whether or not your hotel | | | | larger family, this free breakfasts can be a huge |
| has a fitness center. If you plan on staying at the hotel | | | | money saver. |
| for an extended period of time, the fitness center may | | | | Also, these free breakfasts vary greatly in quality, so |
| be especially important. Fatigue and stress seem to | | | | be sure to ask exactly what kind of food they will be |
| come easily when traveling and the ability to work off | | | | serving. Sometimes you'll be offered items such as |
| some of that stress with the free fitness equipment at | | | | waffles, bagels, and eggs. Other times you wont get |
| the hotel can be a great benefit. | | | | much more than cold cereal. |
| Free Internet | | | | While these are three very basic items to consider |
| Almost all major hotels now offer internet in their hotel | | | | when finding a hotel, they are things that can often be |
| rooms, but not all of them offer it for free. Hotel | | | | overlooked. In many cases you can find hotels that |
| internet fees can add up quickly, sometimes even | | | | offer the above mentioned items at the same cost as |
| equaling the price that you paid for the hotel room. So | | | | one that doesn't. So take the extra time and do a little |
| before you plug your laptop into the internet jack in | | | | research before you book your next hotel. You'll be |
| your room, be sure to read the fine printed cards or | | | | glad you did. |