Are you wondering what it means when you see King Room in hotel as a room type? As someone who has owned two hotels since 2011, and as a frequent traveller myself, I know the importance of finding the right hotel room type for my needs. One of the most popular room types at my…

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…

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’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,…

Hey, hotel guests! Are you wondering can you check in late to a hotel? This is a great question, one I have answered numerous times in my capacity as a hotel owner and long-time hotel employee (over 20 years!) In this article, I will explain how you can check in late to a hotel, if…