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Step 1
Describe the needs before the research
Note number and age of occupants, type of beds and access constraints. A advertised capacity does not always provide information on the comfort of an additional sleeping. Distinguish a particular request depending on the availability of a truly confirmed service.
Step 2
Read the photos with the description
Images can present an example of a category or a common space. Check the room name, windows and bathroom. Do not assume that the view or balcony of the first image belongs to each offer.
Step 3
Compare costs and services
Add meals, parking, local taxes, equipment and fees. For accommodation with kitchen, check what actually makes it possible to prepare a meal. Distinguish recoverable deposit and expenditure consumed to forecast capacity to pay without artificially inflating the budget.
Step 4
Confirm arrival and access
Ask for the time limit, handing over keys and contact in case of delay. Check the last trip with the necessary luggage, steps and elevator. Keep the instructions offline and avoid publicly sharing an access code.
Step 5
Putting into practice: A room for a family
Describe each occupant and the necessary sleeping. Ask if children's bed, separate beds and equipment are in the confirmed category, then compare meals and fees for all.
Putting comparison into practice
Request confirmation about the exact category
Compare two rooms for the same group. The general photos of the establishment are not sufficient to confirm the configuration of the proposed category.
Educational example of preparation, without commercial offer or testimony. Adapt the situations to your journey and to the answers of the competent interlocutors.
On a small screen, scroll the table horizontally to read the three columns. On the keyboard, use the arrows after selecting the array.
| Situation to be considered | What it involves | Information to be obtained |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | Many beds, size and possible extra beds are distinguished. | Please specify the reserved bedding and the number of persons authorized in this category. |
| Access and equipment | Floor, bathroom and useful amenities concern the real room. | Ask for the necessary features and their availability on your dates. |
| Conditions of residence | Meals, maintenance and arrival may vary depending on the rate. | Compare the included benefits, fees and cancellation conditions to equal dates. |
How to use answers
Send a short list of verifiable needs to the host. A reply about the property in general does not replace a confirmation about your room, especially if equipment conditions the stay.
Take the time of a last check
Before you validate, read the names, dates, locations, schedules and details of the services included. Do this check calmly on the final summary. An error identified before payment is usually much simpler to correct than after confirmation.
Always review the final conditions displayed by the claimant before paying and keep a copy of the summary. They only describe the reserved offer, the options for modification and the responsibilities of each party.
To be checked before departure
Official sources
These pages allow to update information that can evolve. Consult with the authorities of your destination and the bodies competent for your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers before deciding
Is a request for separate beds guaranteed?
Not necessarily. Check if it is in the confirmed category or if it depends on availability.
Should we choose only on average score?
Read recent reviews related to your priorities: noise, cleanliness, access and arrival. An average does not describe each room.