Our team's hints, tips and destination guides to stays around the world. Enjoy your stay...don't overpay!
Is a Hotel With a Pool Actually Worth Paying More For?
30 September 2026
There is something about seeing a swimming pool in hotel photos that instantly makes a stay feel more like a holiday.
Free Cancellation or Cheaper Rate: Which Hotel Rate Should You Choose?
23 September 2026
You've found the hotel. You've chosen the room. You're ready to book. Then one final decision appears.
Hotel Room Types Explained: Standard, Superior, Deluxe and Suite
16 September 2026
Standard. Superior. Deluxe. Executive. Junior Suite. Hotel room names can make choosing accommodation sound straightforward, but there is one important problem.
Is Breakfast Included Actually Worth It When Booking a Hotel?
09 September 2026
Hotel breakfast can be one of the loveliest parts of being away. You wake up, wander downstairs and someone else has already made the coffee.
Hotel Star Ratings Explained: What Do 3, 4 and 5 Stars Actually Mean?
02 September 2026
Hotel star ratings seem wonderfully simple. A five star hotel should be better than a four star hotel, which should be better than a three star hotel.
How to Find Beautiful Hotels at Affordable Prices
26 August 2026
There is a common assumption in travel that beautiful hotels come with beautiful price tags.
