For maximum safety and security, ask for a room located between the 3rd and 6th floor, since most fire departments in the US and foreign countries do not have ladders that can reach above the 6th floor. Guestrooms close to the elevators or vending areas tend to be the noisiest rooms in the hotel so be sure to ask where the room is located when checking in.
When checking out, go over your bill carefully and verify that all the charges are correct and discounts are applied before you sign your bill. Make sure your frequent flyer and loyalty clubs cards were given proper credit. If you paid in cash, get a receipt; it should be marked "paid in cash"
Motel Tips
Most motels and hotels will hold a reservation until 6 p.m. If you know you will be arriving later, call ahead and guarantee the reservation with a credit card number. Motels will cancel any reservation that is not guaranteed and give the room to a walk-in traveler. For security in motels, avoid ground floor rooms off the parking lot. If you can’t get a room on a higher level, take one facing an interior courtyard if available.
Pub Tips
Public houses (“pubs”) in Great Britain are modern-day descendants of hostelries and stagecoach stops and they are great gathering spots for locals and tourists to enjoy a few beers. There are two kinds of pubs: “free houses” which are independent and will carry different brands of beer, and the “tied” pubs, which carry the beer of a local brewery. Don’t feel intimidated in a pub—just order a pint and don’t worry about the brand of beer you’ll get.
Motel Tips
Most motels and hotels will hold a reservation until 6 p.m. If you know you will be arriving later, call ahead and guarantee the reservation with a credit card number. Motels will cancel any reservation that is not guaranteed and give the room to a walk-in traveler. For security in motels, avoid ground floor rooms off the parking lot. If you can’t get a room on a higher level, take one facing an interior courtyard if available.
Pub Tips
Public houses (“pubs”) in Great Britain are modern-day descendants of hostelries and stagecoach stops and they are great gathering spots for locals and tourists to enjoy a few beers. There are two kinds of pubs: “free houses” which are independent and will carry different brands of beer, and the “tied” pubs, which carry the beer of a local brewery. Don’t feel intimidated in a pub—just order a pint and don’t worry about the brand of beer you’ll get.
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