When you’re planning a hotel stay for a monumental occasion, like a birthday or honeymoon, hotel office manager Trang Phan suggests it’s good to let the hotel know so they can deliver a special treat before you arrive. More »
Last year, Google rolled out Hotel Finder, a service that was pretty useful even in its US-only version. Not only has the service expanded to include international destinations including Australia, it also now lets you search for a hotel by entering the name of a popular attraction and showing hotels within a given distance of that location by public transport. More »
Hotel breakfasts are all too often overpriced rip-offs, so any chance to save on them is welcome. Travelodge is offering a $2 buffet breakfast deal across December and January, which is a good saving, but it’s worth checking the fine print. More »
Hotel booking sites often offer a “mystery hotel” at seriously cut-down rates, but the risk you take is you don’t know exactly which hotel you’ll get (and whether that means extra expenses). But with a little search sleuthing, you can book a mystery hotel and be confident you know which one it is. More »
I’ve always figured that hotels expect you to take off with the shampoo but are entitled to be peeved if you disappear with one of the pillows. However, it turns out that one in five Australians are happy to be light-fingered when it comes to linen. More »
It’s hard to imagine anyone choosing a hotel for a work trip that didn’t offer some form of internet access. But are we willing to pay extra for the privilege? One recent study suggests the answer is ‘yes’. More »
Futuristic technology can make hotel stays more pleasant and productive, but integrating that technology and making it work seamlessly is a much bigger challenge. For starters, you can still run out of batteries. More »
