Getting ready for summer travel? Before you book a hotel, get answers to the following questions:

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  • What do others who have reviewed the hotel online have to say about it?
  • Where exactly is the hotel located in relation to your sightseeing targets?
  • How safe is the neighborhood, and does the hotel have security?
  • What parking is available?
  • Is there shuttle service to and from the airport?
  • When was the last hotel renovation?
  • Does the hotel have a restaurant?
  • Is there room service?
  • Is there a hair dryer in the room?
  • Are pets allowed?
  • What other amenities does the hotel offer? (pool, spa. exercise room?)
  • Are there babysitting (or pet sitting) services?
  • Is the hotel room wireless, and is this service free? What about common areas of the hotel?
  • What is the cost including taxes and other fees?
  • Is there a special package rate?
  • Does AAA Membership give you a discount on the hotel rate?
  • Is there a discount on certain days of the week?
  • Do children stay for free? Up to what age?
  • Does the hotel have a membership club for future discounts?
  • What is the hotel’s cancellation policy?
  • What’s in the neighborhood? (restaurants, shops, pharmacy, sights. etc.)

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