In the age of the Internet, you can book a hotel or a room in a sanatorium in two accounts: just go to the website, click one button and even immediately pay for your stay at the resort. However, you can pay dearly if you do not know about the three most popular mistakes when booking accommodation.
Prepayment
The practice of prepayment, in general, is already very popular. No one has any questions about the requirement to partially pay for a hotel room on the selected date, because this way you confirm that you will definitely arrive, and everything is in the black.
Some websites and hotels require 100% prepayment, and if the reservation is made on an official or verified website, it is definitely not a scam. However, there is a caveat: if your plans suddenly change, the prepayment will not be returned to you.
Unfortunately, we are not always insured against unforeseen circumstances, and even if you are 100% sure that the trip will take place, it may be canceled or postponed. Therefore, refuse the full payment and choose another booking method or hotel.
Regional promotions
Some hotels offer so-called regional promotions: discounts on accommodation for tourists who confirm their registration in a particular region.
This, of course, is not your mistake, but if you have a registration in another region, you can safely demand a similar discount. Such actions violate the law on non-discrimination.
Additional fees
The most popular "deception" of tourists is that the price of the room without VAT and service is often indicated on the website. Then upon arrival you will be surprised in the form of additional fees, the amount of which may shock you.
By the way, if the hotel requires a deposit, it is better to have cash in this case. If you deposit a deposit with a bank card, its data turns out to be unprotected, and unscrupulous employees can gain access to your account.
And be sure to check the mini-bar on arrival so that you don't have to pay for someone else's cocktails.
