Home Away From Home

Streeetchhh! I take in a long breath. Yawn. I'm up! Then suddenly it hits. Where am I? Yes. Where am I?
Home away from home. You can only hear them say it, or read it in ads for hotels. As much as we long to take that vacation, we must consider where we're going to stay for that trip. I know you know about that, else, why take the trip if I don't have any plans for accomodation?

What could make me so comfortable, so calm, not scared or even worried, without having a care in the world? The answer is, this hotel get's me what i want, when i want, how i want it - that's what matters most. If you can't get any of this in whatever order, it's not worth it. of course money talks too.

 

I've heard/read some people live in hotels. It starts from visiting and then gradually, you get so cared for that you wish to be no where else.Actor Richard Harris lived at the Savoy Hotel while in London. Hotel archivist Susan Scott recounts an anecdote that when he was being taken out of the building on a stretcher shortly before his death he raised his hand and told the diners "it was the food."

 
So what should i consider when booking for a hotel? Here are a few:
1. The Food: I love food. if my stomach is thinking of heaven (weird), nothing else matters. trust me when i say, if the worms are busy, there won't be any noise and so the brain can act more rightly. Make sure the food keeps you coming back for more and more, then that's the place for you.

2. The Noise: And here comes me, getting away from work and other nagging responsibilities to have a few days of REST. and then this hotel is right at the centre of the town and very close to the bus park, or the market, or religious centres. that obviously spells doom for my mission. So make sure the hotel is nearly totally free from all noise.

3. The Service: There are hotels around with operators that think they have earned a reputation for themselves and therefore can treat a customer any way they like. They put no effort make the customer happy. The bed is worn out due to long use, and then your sleep is hampered because of the creaky sound that comes when you turn to one side or to another. The aircondition is just there for fancy because it doesn't work, and other things that may become visible as you stay. A hotel should have a telephone, an alarm clock, a television, a safe, a mini-bar with snack foods and drinks, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Luxury features which include bathrobes and slippers, a pillow menu, twin-sink vanities, and jacuzzi bathtubs. Larger hotels may provide additional guest facilities such as a restaurant, swimming pool, fitness center, business center, childcare, conference facilities and social function services. If you can't get these, don't pay!

4. Security: I don't want to book a hotel in areas prone to violence neither do i want a hotel where my belongings cannot be secured. Security matters most in hotels else you don't get the maximum rest you deserve.

5. Structure: Your hotel should have a cool architectural structure. May be not so mind blowing, but it should be have a decent look.

6. Price: As much as possible, consider your pocket. There are hotels that charge inconsiderate fares for what you can get normally anywhere else. If you can't afford it comfortably without harming your finances, don't go in there. I know that going for cheap things doesn't really give you the best, but you don't want to spend up all you've got for hotel bills and then get home broke. . So if you don't want to live beyond your means and come home to a great big credit card bill after your holiday, then ensure that you'll spend just enough for yourself. Pre-paid credit cards are a great way to ensure you don't spend beyond your means as you can load your card with your saved money before you leave.

There are a host of other considerations too, but the most important among all these is your comfort. make sure you get a hundred percent comfortable in that hotel when you take that vacation so you can return a happy rejuvenated and livened person, and may be, become so good at work to earn you a promotion -trust me, a simple thing as choosing a good hotel does that.