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Here we provide the most useful information. Hotel reservation is one of the most important factor for your trip.

Here are 12 tips that are important to remember when making your hotelbooking so you will not be disappointed when you arrive at your business meeting or vacation.

1) When you book, call the hotel directly for personal attention. You can also ask if they have special discount rates for which you qualify. You can also find out specific details about the hotel or neighborhood.

2) Spell your name correctly when booking. You do not want your reservation to disappear into the computer because of a clerical error especially when the hotel is sold out for the night.

3) Enter the number of adults and children in each room. Sometimes, if a third party, such as a travel agent makes the booking for you, additional people might not know them.

4) Ask for price and tax before you corfirm reservation. Use a valid credit card to guarantee the room. You definitely do not want any surprises, especially if you travel during high season when rates are Sky High.

5) Enter your request type (such as a king-size bed or two queen beds) and smoking preference. You do not want to be acidic during your vacation if room or smoking preference does not meet with your approval. This is especially important for those people who can not tolerate smoke or have a respiratory illness such as asthma. Although most hotels try to accommodate your request, the room is not guaranteed and preferences in many cases.

6) Remember to request a rollaway or a cot when needed. Do not assume that it will be available, especially if the hotel is at full occupancy.

7) Check the arrival and departure dates. Moreover, if the departure date is sooner than you thought, you may be asked to vacate the room for a further confirmation of booking.

8) Always ask for a confirmation number for each booking. This helps to minimize misunderstandings on arrival.

9) If more than one room is reserved, assign specific guest names to each room.

10) Ask for the check in time and check out time.

11) Always ask for cancellation policies to prevent your credit from being charged as a "No Show". You want to make sure that you notify the hotel before the cut off time so you will not be charged for the room if your plans change. The hotel could lose revenue for the holding place for you, but you fail to show up on a night as they sell out.

Some people believe that they are charged when the room is actually booked, but the fact is that this usually occurs at check out if the balance is high enough. This can vary, especially if you have booked a room at an online discount booking site connected to the hotel's owner. Since policies can vary widely in this regard, always ask for clarification.

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