How to choose a hotel for a summer vacation and not go broke

One of the most important aspects when planning a vacation is choosing a hotel. A cozy hotel with quality service and delicious food can make any vacation unforgettable. We tell you how to choose the perfect hotel anywhere in the world and what you should pay attention to in order not to go broke, together with an expert.

Sergey Levin

founder of the 2ROOMZ project

What should you focus on when choosing a hotel for your summer vacation?

Hotel services

Today the tourist market is actively adapting to the new realities and while airlines are suspending flights abroad, domestic tourism is thriving. The Russian market is overflowing with hotels with absolutely different services, so before you go on vacation, it is important to study the full list of hotel services to get the most out of the long-awaited vacation.

To begin with, it is worth deciding what kind of vacation suits you, and based on this choose a hotel. For example, if you are planning a passive vacation in a hotel where you can forget about workdays for a few days, then choose a place with a developed infrastructure: restaurants, water parks, clubs and others.

Such a hotel will allow you to enjoy your vacation, and for this you do not need to leave its territory. However, if you want to study the sights or national cuisine, a quiet place with a cozy veranda overlooking the city will suit you.

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The second important characteristic is the value for money. It happens that the same hotel room can cost more or cheaper on different sites, so to find the most favorable offer, use special aggregator services.

Modern service

Comfort is what people go on vacation for, so one of the important aspects when choosing a hotel is good, modern service. In addition to positive reviews and reputation, it is important whether the hotel’s service is up-to-date. Whether digital services are used that make communication with staff easier.

If the place of accommodation has an application that helps to solve issues remotely, it is a definite plus. For example: you don’t know the language or you are sick while traveling, you can’t leave your room, but you can order food or solve any issue without direct interaction.

Menu

Choosing a place for a vacation, do not forget to pay attention to the menu. The fashion for “all-inclusive” is no longer so relevant, now many tourists give preference to proper nutrition to stay healthy, full of strength and energy. If your vacation involves resting in the hotel complex, then study the list of dishes and reviews of visitors.

Infrastructure for sports

Healthy lifestyle and physical activity is not just a hobby, but a lifestyle for many people. If you don’t want to break your habits even when you are away from home, you want to keep fit and are concerned about the safety of your muscles, then we advise you to consider the availability of fitness rooms in the hotel.

Sports centers are not in all holiday homes, so if there are none, check the availability of swimming pools and areas for walking or running. It will not be superfluous and spa complex, where you can relax after a workout, get a massage or lie in the sauna.

We wrote about the benefits of activity during travel in this material.

Even if you do not like to train in gyms, your vacation can be brightened up by group classes – yoga, dancing, stretching, etc. Regular exercise will keep you in shape and also improve your health to get the most out of your vacation.

Such circles for amateurs will help you not only to brighten up your vacation or do what you have long dreamed of, but also to acquire new acquaintances. Especially such classes will suit married couples, when there is a need to go for a walk just the two of you.

Entertainment

If you plan to spend most of your time in the complex, it is worth exploring the facilities for sports entertainment. Summer vacations are especially conducive to outdoor activities. Playing tennis, badminton or golf is the perfect cardio workout that will keep you active and energized all day long.

In addition, playing games has a positive effect on the nervous system, relieving depression.