Bad Hotels - You Know Them When You See Them

Bad hotels can be a nightmare

Bad hotels can be a nightmare. Whether they're too dirty, too uncomfortable, don't work correctly or simply aren't a safe place to stay, it can be more stress than it's worth to stay in one.

Anyone who has ever stayed in hotels that fit this description will likely say that they knew they wound up in the wrong place the second they walked in the door. In many cases this is probably true, because a nasty hotel typically doesn't hide its many blemishes.

At the same time, if you are searching through hotels trying to find the right one for a night's stay or a longer getaway, there are things to look out for to help identify the wrong type of place before you get there.

First and foremost, be sure to take any description you read see about hotels on an online website or in a publication with a grain of salt. In many cases, a hotel will take photographs of common areas or the most recently updated portion of their facility and pass it off as the general appearance of the entire structure, when in reality there might be many rooms that are far below that standard.

Instead of relying on these stock photographs, read the reviews left by travelers who have stayed there, and do so on other travel sites in addition to a specific hotel's website. When doing this, make sure to focus on the most recent reviews, as they often contain the most accurate and updated assessment of the facility's condition. Also keep in mind, however, that those who are most motivated to leave a written review are those who were dissatisfied with their stay, and thus may not accurately represent the hotel to the fullest.

Another key thing to watch out for is a hotel that has recently changed its name, especially in the case of chain establishments. While not true in all cases, in some instances an individual facility may have been dropped from a national or worldwide chain because it failed to meet the company's standards, or simply because that company wasn't interested in operating it anymore. If this is the case, it could be a significant indicator that the facility is sub-par, or that it is no longer being held to the same applicable standards that it once was.

Finally, as it is with many other things, location is key when it comes to hotels. While not true across the board, in many cases you will not find beautiful establishments in poor locations. By doing some homework on where you're going and staying in advance, you can help determine what type of neighborhood or portion of a city you plan to stay in to help you iron out what type of establishments you may be able to expect there.

by: Andrew Stratton

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