Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Requesting a Reservation:
To make a reservation, contact hotels and
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ectly by email or phone. It's usually easiest to book your room through the hotel's
website; some have a reservation-request form built right in. (For the best rates, be
sure to use the hotel's official site and not a booking agency's site.) Simpler websites
willgenerateanemailtothehotelierwithyourrequest.Ifthere'snoreservationform,
or for complicated requests, send an email (see opposite page for a sample request).
Most recommended hotels are accustomed to guests who speak only English.
The hotelier or
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host wants to know:
• the number and type of rooms you need
• the number of nights you'll stay
• your date of arrival (use the European style for writing dates: day/month/year)
• your date of departure
• any special needs (such as bathroom in the room or down the hall, cheapest room,
twin beds vs. double bed, air-conditioning, quiet, view, ground floor or no stairs,
and so on)
Make sure you mention any discounts—for Rick Steves readers or other-
wise—when you make the reservation.
