Hotel rooms matter. When you go on a break, be it for two nights or three weeks, you want a room that enhances your vacation experience, not one that damages it. Today, with such fierce competition in the hotels market, it is easier than ever to track down a great hotel experience – and if you wish to, to introduce elements of it to your own home.
Cleanliness
The most basic requirement of a hotel room, which is non-negotiable, is that it is clean. Not just fairly clean, but impeccably clean. When you get to your room, have a look around and remember that, if you can see any dirt or grime, you are well within your rights to complain – and indeed, you should do so.
Cleanliness and attractive presentation are key to a great hotel room, and intelligent hoteliers design their rooms with both aspects in mind. Modern rooms will, therefore, tend to have fashionable furnishings that are easy to sanitize. The use of window shutters, particularly in wood, metal or plastic, is a good example of this: these are both chic and hygienic, being easy to clean and maintain, which makes them a favorite with hoteliers and householders alike.
Design
The design of your perfect hotel room will vary according to your own taste, but again this is not an element of the hotel experience that you should compromise on. The design of your surroundings can have a profound emotional effect and so can greatly add to, or detract from, your stay overall.
The internet offers huge advantages when it comes to finding hotel rooms: in many cases you can view your accommodation on the website before booking, and perhaps read reviews by people who have already stayed there. Savvy hotel visitors make the most of these advantages and take the time to view a selection of rooms online before choosing the one that most appeals to them. When it comes to design, the psychological effect can be the deciding factor, so don’t be afraid to follow your instincts.
Another advantage of perusing hotel design online is that it can give you some great ideas for home décor, even if you never book the hotel room at all. Many high-end hotel rooms are created by leading interior designers, so exploring them on the web is a great way to get some inspiration from the best possible sources.
Comfort
Of course, you want to be comfortable in any hotel room – in particular, you want a comfortable bed. You may well find out more about this from online reviews. If you visit a hotel and find the bed particularly comfortable – to the point that you want one for yourself – then don’t be afraid to phone the hotel and ask for more details.
To summarize, taking the time to research your hotel room, and to ensure that it appeals to you before you book it, can transform an ordinary trip away into an extraordinary one. If that works so well that you miss your hotel room when you return, don’t be afraid to bring elements of it into your own décor – and get the best of home and away!