What is included in the price of staying at the hotel?

To make your vacation comfortable and enjoyable, you need to know what paid and free services are available at the hotel. This way you will understand what is already included in the cost of staying at hotels and save on additional expenses. We will tell you more, and you can start booking your accommodation .

Free services at the hotel

Mandatory free services

According to the legislation of most countries, hotels of any level are required to provide these services:

• Calling an ambulance at the request of the resident;
• Using medications from the first aid kit;
• Delivery of letters or newspapers sent to the guest's room;
• Wake up at the agreed time;
• Provision of boiling water.

Room cleaning

Starting from this point, we list the services, the frequency and format of which are determined by the hotel management. The most common is daily cleaning of the room with change of bed linen and towels.

Hygiene products

Almost all hotels also provide a personal set of soap, toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo and hair conditioner, and a razor free of charge.

Provision of home clothes

If you find a robe and slippers in your room, feel free to use them - they are free. Just don't think about taking these items with you - they are the property of the hotel, whereas if we are talking about disposable slippers, feel free to take them with you.

Using equipment in the room

Guests are also not charged for using a hair dryer, steamer, iron, TV and other equipment in the room.

Internet

Most modern hotels provide residents with free access to unlimited Wi-Fi. If there is no such option, you need to check with the administrator how to connect.

Children's bed

There is almost never a charge for adding a crib to your room. However, please specify your need when you book your hotel room .

Employee consultation

Guests can contact the reception 24 hours a day to resolve issues related to their room or to obtain information about entertainment, establishments, transportation or excursions.

Paid services at the hotel

Room service food delivery

The list of additional services at the hotel starts with paid food delivery to your room. Order lunch or dinner at the hotel restaurant and the staff will bring it to you for an additional fee.

SPA center, gym, swimming pool

In some hotels, the price of accommodation includes access to the pool, but more often you need to pay separately for entry. The same applies to spa centers, and a gym, and a hairdresser, and beauty salons located inside the hotel.

Late check-out and early check-in

If you plan to check in at an unusual time, be prepared to pay. In addition, you need to inform about this in advance, even when booking a room.

Laundry

Large hotels have a small laundry room where you can wash your clothes for an additional fee.

Parking space

If you are planning to travel by rented car and are thinking of leaving it in the hotel parking lot, inquire about the availability of parking - it is almost always paid.

Transfer

There are options with a free transfer from hotel to hotel, but more often than not, you will be asked to pay extra for this service. And sometimes ordering a taxi via an app is cheaper. In addition, you can book a transfer in advance through business travel services.

Mini-bar in the room

Be careful - drinks and snacks from the minibar in your room will be charged for at check-out. It is better to clarify in advance what will be free for you. Often it can be tea and coffee.

Business services

Rent of a business hall and conference hall, printing of documents are almost always paid. Also, you will have to pay separately for catering services at the hotel.

Rental of safe and luggage storage

You will have to pay separately for each day to store your things. But there are hotels where you don't have to pay, you need to clarify this point in advance.

Equipment and transport rental

Some resort hotels provide free bicycles or ski equipment, but most often this feature is available only for a fee.

Nannies and animators

Sometimes hotels have children's rooms or clubs, and for an extra fee you can leave your children in the care of the staff.

Important details

All services, except for the mandatory ones, can be both paid and free. It depends on the management and policy of the hotel. The higher the rating and class of the hotel, the more bonus services it provides. If you stay at the best 5-star hotel , then you will not be required to pay for most additional options. And sometimes they will even add pleasant bonuses: a compliment from the hotel on your birthday or a glass of champagne on the occasion of check-in.

And always find out the list of free and paid services in advance. The list can be found on the official website, requested by email and on social networks. Carefully study the information when choosing hotels so as not to miss anything.

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