Tips on selecting hotel in Asia
1. Estimate your budget
Your budget for traveling in Asia is the core factor to determine which type of hotel you should select. Guesthouse or budget inn will be the gem for backpackers who just need the basic accommodation facilities, i.e. bed and bathroom. These budget accommodations usually will cost you less than USD 20 per night.
Mid-range or 3 stars hotels, with price range from USD 20 to 50, are popular selection among the family travelers. These hotels provide you a more hygiene and comfortable environment for staying. Some may provide swimming pool, business center, shop and restaurant services.
Due to the benefits from currency exchange, the price of 5 stars hotels in Asia might be inconsiderable. Choose these hotels to ensure a pleasant and memorable vacation in Asia.
2. Decide the location
There are hotels near the airport, near the beach, near the tourist hotspot or at the city center. Hence, pick a hotel near the location you would visit the most frequent during the trip. This can help to save the transportation costs in long run.
3. Review the recommendation
After narrowing the scope of your hotel picks by the price and location, it’s time to review and compare them by recommendation, testimonial and facilities. You should at least visit the hotel webpage for detail information or send email for further clarification if necessary. If possible, refer to third party testimonial of the hotel for more reliable recommendation.
Good Sources for hotel hunting:
Guide book from http://www.a4trip.com
- It first categorizes the accommodation into three price range - Budget, Mid-Range and Splurge and then further categorizes each of the hotels by location inside each price ranges. Website, email contacts and traveler’s testimonial are provided.
Asia Hotel http://www.asiahotels.com
- This webpage help you to list down and book hotels in Asia categorized by rating and type.
admin :: 10 Dec 2007 :: Asia Travel ::
