How to Make a Hotel Reservation
1. Check rates and book a hotel reservation as far in advance of the departure date as possible.
2. Use an online travel site to identify hotels in the city you are visiting or near a specific attraction, address or airport.
3. Determine whether you need a standard room, one-bedroom, two-bedroom or something larger.
4.Identify what amenities you need.
5.Enter your arrival and departure dates as well as how many adults and children will be staying in the room.
6. Narrow down the list to one or two hotels with the amenities you need and the best rates, and then go to those hotel websites to check rates there.
7. Look at the photos and virtual tours available online to get a feel for what the hotel and its rooms look like.
8. Book the hotel room online or by phone.
9. Print or write down your confirmation number and bring it with you on the trip.