4 ideas to pick a safe hotel for your next road trip

The most fun part about going on a road trip is the chance of getting surprises we find along the way. However, a few basic plans should be made beforehand so that you don’t end up living in your car. For every vacation, there are different sets of requirements, and especially if you have a limited budget or time constraints, or you are traveling with kids, a proper plan of action is a must. And along the way, there comes a need to pick the accommodation by keeping both safety and convenience in mind. Some adventurous people prefer to leave some things to chance, they only focus on the essentials, but it’s better not to forget that safety comes first. Also, there should be planning on picking hotels before you set out, as most of the hotels require advance booking if the room is not available, or the hotels are too far from the route you’ve chosen for your road-trip, you may face difficulty and as a result, spoil all the fun. Here we have listed out a few ideas to pick a safe hotel for your next road trip.

Communication System

When it comes to choosing a safe stay, it requires tons of research on the place you’re going to as well as the stopping points. While planning the route and everything make sure you mark down the nearest town at each of your stopping points and choose the hotels accordingly. During that time research those hotels, check whether their communication system is on top-notch or not. It’s better to opt for famous hotels like Holiday Inn or Days Inn if it’s possible as these are safer. Facilities like a 24-hour internet connection and mobile network are needed. In case of emergency, the hotel should be able to provide you with enough facility and comfort. Make sure the hotel is located in a place that is on your route so that you don't need to travel extra miles when you'll eventually leave. Also, go through different websites to check the customer reviews before you book the hotel.

Look up your specific needs

No matter how gorgeous the location is or how skillfully you have planned the entire trip, some smalls things that are a huge part of your daily life can change the mood of your trip. So before booking a hotel make sure you also check whether their facilities fit into your specific requirements. If you are travelling with your pets, it’s important to check whether they have a pet-friendly policy, or in case if you are with kids or elders the hotels should have specific amenities that are helpful to both these groups. Some people prefer to follow a certain diet even though they are on vacation, so in that case, one should check if the hotel can provide them with the right kind of food that suits their diet. All these things should be looked down before choosing a hotel.

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Room selection

The most important factor while choosing the hotels has to be based upon the proximity to either the road you are travelling on or the spots you have chosen to visit. So choose them as per your convenience and contact each of them to book rooms beforehand, and make sure you go through the hotel procedure properly regarding check-in timings and others. While road tripping with your friends, you may need privacy so discuss that as well with the owner before booking the rooms. Another thing to keep in mind before booking the hotel is to check on which floor the room is in. It's better to avoid ground or first floors for safety reasons. To minimize the risk of exterior access, it's better to select a room on the second or third floor.

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Overall safety measures

Another big thing is hygiene, which should never be compromised. Make sure you talk to the owner before you go there regarding this and check if it's well-maintained as soon as you get there. In light of current events, one needs to take extra care regarding hygiene as the global pandemic has turned people’s lives upside down. After the Covid-19 outbursts, while most of the hotels and resorts have introduced specific policies and safety measures, the travelers too, need to be extra cautious. You need to check if the hotel you are selecting follows daily sanitization rules, the hotel staffs are wearing masks, and the room-service does their job perfectly.

All these ideas should help you to find an ideal hotel while you are on your road trip with your friends. Safety is the ultimate thing everyone should think about before anything else. Apart from these tips, some basic precautions should also be followed like locking your doors properly, not allowing strangers into your room unless it's the hotel staff member and you're able to recognize him properly. Make sure you carry all of your private documents and valuables with you even if you leave the room for some reason. Make sure to check the reviews and ratings as that plays a vital role. Don't just rely on one website for the reviews, at least go through three to four websites to be sure.

No matter where you are planning to travel, it’s imperative to stay informed about the guidelines issued by various States and the Central Government. This is with regards to quarantine rules and other aspects so that you are prepared before-hand, giving you more confidence. For your ready-reference we at InterMiles have put this together on here on our COVID-19 Travel Advisory updates

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