Accommodation in ScotlandWritten by Mag. Peter Csar Laird of Glencairn
Congratulations! You have chosen a really great destination for your holidays! You can find B&Bs not only in almost every little village but also in very remote regions. There it´s particularly farm houses who are offering inexpensive but excellent accommodation. Just look for "B&B" signs on road and I guarantee you you will have success. Before I bought 20 acres of Scotland I had visited this charming country many times and there was only one reason why I had to drive 3 hours to find a free room. It was on first Saturday in September and evening after famous Braemar Gathering ... Beside this I really NEVER had any problems but if you travel in July or August I nevertheless give you good advise to look for a B&B in time (from 3 or 4 pm). If you really cannot find a B&B you don´t have to worry. There are enough other accommodations like more expensive hotels, a lot of cottages and youth hostels and numerous well-equipped camping places. Moreover 141 tourist offices throughtout Scotland will certainly try to find a suitable accommodation.
| | 5 Ways to Choose Your HotelWritten by Erica Johnson
You are planning a holiday abroad for your family, and want everyone to have a good time. You surf internet for hotel descriptions, but from pictures that you see and what you read, all hotels project a perfect image of themselves. How can you tell which ones are better? You have never been there and know no one at your destination. At same time, you don’t want a hotel room that will bust your budget. How do you choose?Check Independent Hotel Ratings Well, first step you can take is to visit hotel search engines for guest ratings for hotels represented by search engines. In addition to pre-negotiated rates with individual hotels, most agents ask for ratings and comments from previous guests. Reading their comments will give you a fair idea on what to expect from hotels located in your destination. Be sure to read a few comments in order to get a fair overview. Certain incidences described may only be rare occurrences that may already have been corrected. Hotel Chains and Facilities Are they part of an international hotel chain? Most international chains have stringent standards that are adhered to as well as a standard theme across all chains. They may have similar facilities (health clubs, spas, business centers, etc) which are important to maintain hotel’s high standards. Other things you can look out for include concierge, shuttle services to city, airport transfers as well as good laundry services. Location Perhaps one of most critical things when selecting a hotel is its location. Hotels that are near to shopping areas, train stations or city center charge higher rates as compared to those located elsewhere. Analyze a map of area before you book to determine nearest shopping areas or access to trains which will give you much convenience in moving around. Also, check with hotel if they have any large tour groups coming in at same time. Hotels charge higher rates during high occupancy periods and do not have flexibility of late check-outs. These are important aspects which, if overlooked, may affect your tour schedule as well as your impression of hotel’s level of hospitality.
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