If you’ve ever found yourself in the unfortunate situation of having your child pee in a hotel bed, or maybe you have yourself, don’t worry, you’re not alone. I wouldn’t say it’s super common, it certainly hasn’t been all that common during my 12 years of hotel ownership, but it does happen sometimes – I…

Are you wondering what all the different room types in a hotel mean? Don’t feel silly for asking, it’s a question I’ve been asked thousands of times when taking bookings for the hotel I own, so it’s something lots of people are still confused about. I definitely appreciate the importance of having a comfortable and…

Are you wondering what’s the difference between hotel and restaurant? As someone who has owned and operated both a hotel and a restaurant within a hotel for over 12 years, I know deeply the difference between a hotel and a standalone restaurant. While both of these establishments offer services to customers, they differ in their…

As someone who loves to travel AND a hotel owner myself, I know that finding the perfect hotel can make or break a trip. However, booking a hotel can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to understanding hotel deposits. Hotel deposits are a common practice in the hospitality industry, but many travelers are…

As a budget traveler, I often find myself staying in 2.5-star hotels. These hotels are not as luxurious as 4 or 5-star hotels, but they are also not as expensive. They even offer basic amenities such as a bed, bathroom, and sometimes breakfast. When I first started traveling, I was skeptical about staying in 2.5-star…

Are you wondering how long can you stay in a hotel? In some countries, hotel stay length is governed on a state level, where hotels are obliged to grant certain rights to long-stay clients such as tax reductions and other tenant rights depending on the length of their stay. For instance, in the United States,…