US Hotels: Where to Stay When You Visit America

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Heading to the USA and not sure what the accomodation will be like? Well this video covers pretty much everything you may want to know about US hotels and US hotel chains. From parking to costs to size of room to how many people fit in a hotel room and so much more. Everything you wanted to know about American hotels and hotel chains.
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@woltersworld 6 лет назад

Hey there fellow travelers. This video was made for first time travelers to The USA to help them better know what to expect from US chain hotels. It was a topic requested by a number of our viewers, so I hope it can help those visiting the US for the first time. Great travels to you all!

@HungryGuyStories 6 лет назад

One thing European travelers should know about the US. Use the toilet before you leave your room. Public bathrooms have *_NO_* privacy!!! At best, you can expect a flimsy "cubicle" partition around the shitter so you can chat and exchange photos with the person sitting next to you. There are a few, a _very few._ places (notably Burger King and Dunkin Donuts) that have actual private rooms. In some newer shopping malls, you might find "handicapped" or "family" restrooms that have private rooms, but these are also rare. Bathtubs are also a joke in the US. An adult can't sit comfortably in an American tub. I don't know why they even bother...

@HungryGuyStories 6 лет назад

+Judge, if you're black, then just don't go into a black neighborhood and you'll be very safe in America: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OqK5MGD6Vkg.html

@psmith85channel5 6 лет назад

+Judge Jude yes, absolutely. Basically, just be cautious around potentially aggressive cops (if you get pulled over, follow orders, keep hands on steering wheel, don't reach in pockets or walk away) and be careful about when and which parts of high-crime neighborhoods you go in (where muggings do happen and are sometimes fatal). The idea that you will get attacked because of your race/ethnicity is out of the question; a lot of these media-highlighted events are staged and are extremely rare in a country of 320 million.

@JenniferFuss 6 лет назад

One should consider that hotels and motels in the US will have an AC running. Which likely does make some noise. Like it was audible in the background oft the video. Thus if you ain't used to ACs running (being silent, turning on/making noise, being silent again spurning back on) you might like to bring some earplugs. You could turn the AC off, yet if you are there during "not winter" the room will heat up uncomfortably. Other than that, I just considered it a nice thing to actually leave some tip for the cleaning staff. Some hotels might even provide one with an envelope for those. It will make the staffers happy and maybe your room gets a better treatment.

@JenniferFuss 6 лет назад

Hi MIa. I've been four times to the US (2x the South, 1x Vegas, x1 Florida) and as far as I remember all shower heads were fixed. Yet some could be adjusted in height.

@sherk3286 6 лет назад

Am American, watched anyway

@caroline_catbridges_kitty5384 6 лет назад

Same😂

@robloxgaming2928 5 лет назад

Same

@christait8503 6 лет назад

Just a tip regarding some chain hotels in the states. I found that booking on my phone from the car park (before you walk in) was often cheaper than walking up to the desk.

@stevebartley8594 6 лет назад

Check if your alarm clock has been set to "ON". It's no fun to be awakened early because the tenant before you set it.

@TripHacksDC 6 лет назад

Fantastic tips, Mark! For hotels, one travel hack I recommend is to avoid booking those non-refundable prepaid rates. It seems counter intuitive because you get a discount with those, but discount is usually not very big. Instead, I recommend booking a refundable room well in advance. If the price drops or another hotel nearby runs a sale at a great rate, you can always cancel for free and re-book.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

yeah and now some are pushing back their 24 hour free cancellation to 48 hours or even 72 hours. yikes

@ajl1239 6 лет назад

I totally disagree. You can book a pre-paid, non-refundable room in NYC at a clean, well-managed, centrally-located chain hotel and pay *a lot* less than you will if you book a refundable room at a much crummier property; if you can be certain about your dates, in the USA, Priceline/Hotwire pre-paid mystery deals are the best prices you can find

@lcflngn 6 лет назад

Wolters World oh dear, thx for the warning.

@Poorgeniu5 6 лет назад

Why I'm watching? I live in the US and stayed at these hotels.

@hittingtax2670 4 года назад

Because it's entertaining. That's why.😜

@geezerglide54 6 лет назад

If you are traveling on Interstate roads, the rest stops frequently have free hotel coupon books. The coupons are typically good for one night walk-in stays. You can save 30 - 40% with some hotels which is better than the 10% AAA, AARP, etc. The hotels are usually at Interstate exits. We look for exits that have more than one hotel offering a coupon, they tend to be exits with more hotels, restaurants and gas stations. We like the more familiar chain hotels because they have more consistent quality.

@jocelynwolters293 6 лет назад

Michael Ellis that is a great tip!

@Cardah 3 года назад

Always go to a chain, they are usually good. Single-Motels can be terrible so it’s best not to risk it

@AdriannaIX 6 лет назад

I try to book @ Hampton Inn: the rooms are always nice and they serve a great free breakfast (eggs, meats, etc. not just fruit and pastries).

@marcoimstepf6262 6 лет назад

Hey, à thing you definety should talk about is the weird knob you have to battle with in the shower 😂 having decent warm water is always like mission impossible. Thanks again for all your great and entertaining videos. Greetings from Geneva, Switzerland

@athenagreen5390 3 года назад

We Americans struggle with it too! Especially if it's really sensitive so you're either freezing cold or burning.

@sha.elaine 6 лет назад

Some hotel chains have "loyalty" type programs. A few years ago, we went to NYC, then Boston and ended up in Newport RI. We stayed at Hampton Inns everywhere and ended up with 2 nights free! Nice perk!

@smallmj2886 6 лет назад

All of these tips are true for Canada as well.

@smallmj2886 6 лет назад

Yep, I'm as Canadian as they come. All of my ancestors came before Confederation and I married an immigrant. The only way to be more Canadian than that is to be First Nations. :) Good point about the driving distances. My brother in law did an NS-AB road trip a couple of years ago with his family. Crazy distance, wouldn't be me.

@cliffordbodine5834 6 лет назад

Great video! Our experience with hotels here in the U.S. is that, if you have the opportunity to choose your room location, try to choose a room away from the elevators, ice and vending machines, and stairwells, because of the noise.

@BrothersOfRome 6 лет назад

Honestly, when it comes to American hotels I find the mid-level ones to be a lot better than the fancy ones (unless they're really fancy). Most expensive hotels have rooms that are about the same as mid-level rooms, and their amenities are not all that spectacular in many cases.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+BrothersOf Rome I'm right there with you

@kentix417 6 лет назад

Wolters World A Hampton Inn is a fabulous place to stay. It hits the sweet spot. The staff has always been great and the rooms are way above adequate.

@MichaelJW72 6 лет назад

Most of those “fancy” hotels are filled with business travelers who put their breakfasts and other items on an expense report and get reimbursed.

@ReticulatingSplines_ 5 лет назад

Agreed. The big high-level hotels also tend to charge extra fees for everything too.

@mcrochip 5 лет назад

One thing that was not mentioned is that all US hotels/motels have bathrooms in the room. When I traveled to Germany years ago, I learned that it's much less common especially in older guesthouses (I don't recall chain hotels in Germany away from the airport area), so a worthwhile point.

@jenniferlorence1950 5 лет назад

That is what I Love about Wolter, how Down to Earth he is, and he doesn't make it Seem like it's a fantasy to travel and visit other countries. He Talks about Practical Stuff that Most travelers would be Concerned with.

@alexandrap7253 6 лет назад

The only thing I'd add is to make sure you call ahead and ask the hotel if you need to be 21+ to book a room. Certain American hotels will not allow 18-20 year olds to reserve a room.

@alexandrap7253 6 лет назад

Because some do not want to deal with liability. Hotels give underage people opportunity to rent a room to drink. Also, some hotels come with a mini bar which is a major no no in the U.S for people under 21.

@jeaniechowdhury6739 4 года назад

A lot more space. Big beds. Great customer service. Nice toiletries. Big bathrooms. Nice heat. Nice ac.

@silsilsilly 5 лет назад

Iḿ from europe and thats the first time in my life i have seen washcloths like that :) Over here in netherlands, we use something similar but they are called washhands. they are like a hand sized bag that you can slip over your hand. I never been to usa, only to other countries in Europe. Its cool to see the small cultural differences even in hotels :)

@pickettzachary 6 лет назад

I worked in the Hotel business, all across the U.S., for the last couple of years. This was the best overall explanation of the American hotel industry.

@siramea 6 лет назад

Oh Mark, I love a hotel room with a bath, I don't have a bath in my house so it's a treat to have one with I'm away. I used to work as a hotel maid, and to be honest, even knowing how things are cleaned, it does not bother me to use anything in a hotel room- but if you are that way inclined, I would avoid cups and glasses as you don't know they have been washed separately or with the same cloths used in the bathroom!

@peko7446 6 лет назад

I wash cups and glasses before I use them just to make sure.

@jeaniechowdhury6739 4 года назад

Glad you talked about the resort fee. It’s fine if you plan for it/know about it. Newer hotels are often times better than old ones.

@tammypearson4500 6 лет назад

Great information! I would add, please fellow travelers, take the time to review wherever you stay on a site like TripAdvisor. The information really helps people and the Management does appreciate your comments. I received a lovely thank you from a hotel in Prague after I had reviewed the facility. Happy trails everyone!

@TheDaniel44 6 лет назад

My wife and I really enjoy watching your videos. We would like to see your wife doing more videos also. My wife likes seeing the traveling from a womens perspective. We have never traveled outside the county but have decided to start saving so we can take a trip in a few years.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Daniel Davis that's awesome. I'm glad you all are starting to get that traveling bug in you. I would love for Jocelyn to do more videos and she has been making a few here and there but she is very camera shy but I will try to get her to make more videos. Hearing things like your comments are really supportive so thank you

@horseplop9 6 лет назад

Fantastic review mark.. Heres some more tips. make sure you get points for your stay sp that you can add them for skymiles.. In addition certain places have much higher taxes than other. for example. Buckhead in Atlanta has like a 3 or 4% extra charge instead of staying 5 miles up the road.. Connecticut and some east coast states have high room taxea also like 10-14% usually the Midwest and south are the cheepest. But middle cities get alot of drive through traffic so always call ahead. thanks

@smallmj2886 6 лет назад

Here's a travel tip that we sometimes use. Some airport hotels offer two weeks of free parking with one night's stay. If we have a late arrival coming home, we will book a night at an airport hotel for the day that we return. So when we are leaving for our trip, we'll drop the car at the hotel near the airport, and take the hotel shuttle to the terminaI. When we fly back home, we'll have a bed waiting for us just after we get off the plane. I don't want to drive the 1 1/2 hour trip home from the airport after 10+ hours sitting in airplanes and airports and completely jetlagged. The beauty of it is that the night in the hotel costs just a few dollars more than two weeks of parking at the airport.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Mark Small how did I forget that one? I had pictures and video for it too and I totally forgot about that part. Had the boys passed out in the shuttle to the airport with their Hampton inn breakfast bag as our car sits in the parking lot. Dang it. Thank yoibfor commenting and bringing it up!

@Mikeg6283 6 лет назад

Love it Mark! Been following you since my trip to germany. Clearwater is my home. Glad you check it out. beautiful beach

@raquelpessa7936 6 лет назад

Amazing video! I would love watch a video ranking the hotel chains so we can see the differences between a motel 6, super 8, red roof, quality inn, etc...

@danals699 6 лет назад

That car with all the religious kitsch lives in my neighborhood (Orlando)! I see that guy driving all the time. Definitely a local fave!

@CP140405 6 лет назад

It can be worth joining the chain's customer loyalty program.... often you can get free Wi-Fi, preferred lines for check-in/check-out etc.

@caroline_catbridges_kitty5384 6 лет назад

Dinner is between 5 and 7pm in the us.

@RAD6150 6 лет назад

Love the videos. Going to Europe for the first time in June and really enjoyed all the info you provide. My wife, daughter, and I have seen all the ones for the areas we are going (and more). Thank you for providing such helpful detail. We have the books, internet, etc., but seeing and hearing actual experience makes it so much easier.

@jocelynwolters293 6 лет назад

RAD6150 Awesome! Happy travels 🤗

@mischellyann 6 лет назад

If you are traveling on the weekend, look at the suite/extended stay hotels. They are aimed at business people who may be working short-term in areas. Since a lot of these people are only there during the week, weekend rates for them can be the same price as a double room at a regular hotel and you get a mini-apartment with a small kitchenette and sitting room. They also tend to have full breakfast.

@rebeccagamble8837 6 лет назад

I'm traveling to Mississippi from the UK this year so this is helpful for me - Thanks!

@UnlistedAccount1 6 лет назад

Gamble Gamble nice! Have fun! The south has lots of American history, so if you are interested in that, I would suggest visiting the surrounding states (Alabama and Louisiana for example) as well to visit places where many historical events took place.

@liberalbias4462 6 лет назад

Why Mississippi?

@TickleMeElmo55 6 лет назад

@Liberal: Why not? As an American I've never been. though hopefully one day I'll visit.

@happygilmore5948 3 года назад

@@liberalbias4462 Casinos? Beaches? Historical sites?

@shyryTsr2k 5 лет назад

There was a double room I stayed in at Santa Monica here in California and it was me, my parents, 4 sisters and my older sisters boyfriend so there was quite a lot of us. It worked out since there was soooo much space in one room. The beds were in the same room but had double doors leading to the bedroom within the hotel room and in the walk-in space there was a large couch bed thing that of course pulls out and a kitchen as well as large flat screen TV's in both spaces. Just my double bed hotel experience 👍

@lesliemoiseauthor 6 лет назад

Interesting to hear what German travelers think of American breakfast.

@mats7492 6 лет назад

its bad. lack of proper bread (but thats the US in general)

@JJRicks 6 лет назад

Mat S lol

@lesliemoiseauthor 6 лет назад

Snort.

@jocelynwolters293 6 лет назад

Mat S Ah but when in DE we Wolters devour those rolls with all the sesame, pumpkin etc seeds on top! 🤗

@psmith85channel5 6 лет назад

I'm American but have had a lot of both. Germany is usually much better; way more variety and healthier. I like American breakfast at a restaurant, but at hotel usually limited to eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes /waffles, and breakfast cereal. And unlike in Germany the breakfast quality is usually pretty bad unless you're paying $125-150+/night. For whatever reason American hotels skimp big-time on the breakfast, while charging a lot for the room; US = bad hotel value (compared to Europe esp Germany which has some of the better hotel values in Western Europe). Although it depends on the region; the South, Midwest, and mountain states tend to be more reasonable.

@pennywhitaker7092 6 лет назад

I I live in the US but was interested to see the video. It is spot on . Stayed in Chicago last week and the parking at the hotel was $62 plus tipping the valets twice.We were staying in a pretty expensive hotel and were upgraded to a luxury suite( my sister is an elite member with this hotel company ) . So luxury suite , no coffeemaker! Had to call for one .But we had robes and yoga mats! Lol

@notthegoatseguy 6 лет назад

Similar experience. I had a conference to attend in St. Louis. $150 a night + $20 a day for parking AND that was the special conference rate! Screw that noise. I found an AirBNB two blocks away from the hotel. $90 a night for a full apartment right by coffee shops, shopping, and restaurants. Parking was a bit of a challenge but it was free street parking a couple blocks away.

@morethanthrills1616 5 лет назад

This is such an incredibly accurate video. I implore everyone to listen to this information. Great video 👍🏻

@tosht2515 6 лет назад

The comments about breakfast in America are hilarious and seem to be from people who do not get out. First of all, Mark mentioned a few times that the *_free_* breakfast he highlighted was at a budget or mid-range hotel. Breakfast in America is absolutely fantastic. Many consider it the best meal of the day in the USA. Yes, you usually cannot order just cheese and rolls but your options are endless. *_Literally endless._* Eggs are not just par or hard boiled in the US. Scrambled, poached, fried over easy/medium/hard, sunny or omelette filled with scores of meats, cheeses and veg. Breakfast sandwiches are standard as well as breakfast burritos. Bagels and biscuits (and toasted bread) are on every menu. Sweet muffins, Danishes and doughnuts as well. French toast is as popular as pancakes and waffles. Speaking of, the US may not have Liege or Brussels waffles but thin or thick, square or round, American waffles are quite tasty nonetheless. And of course, anywhere you go, fresh fruit and yogurt as well as cereal are available. And if you want something quintessentially American, try biscuits and sausage gravy or chicken and waffles. Yup, breakfast in America is as good as anywhere on earth.

@notthegoatseguy 6 лет назад

Yep, this. But if you're trying to travel on a budget, most mid-range hotels will give some type of complimentary breakfast and it might help to not walk out the door already starving. You don't have to eat everything there at the crappy buffet, but drink some coffee and eat a piece of fruit or whatever so you don't over-order later.

@tosht2515 6 лет назад

+notthegoatseguy Oh absolutely. I was simply responding to those that missed Mark saying that the bad breakfast he depicted was from budget hotels. They then made blanket statements that American breakfasts in general are awful. Not true. I also read that all hotel buffets are bad. Again, not true. I obviously love breakfast. *But to your point,* yes indeed, always take advantage of the complimentary food when available especially if one is a budget traveler. Coffee, toast and jam and a banana can get you through the morning. 👍

@Altamirana713 6 лет назад

Tosh T “Seem to be from people who do not get out” ?!?!?!? I travel frequently, AND I hate American breakfast. I prefer Asian and European cuisines.

@fluffysnatch4689 6 лет назад

Also, if you come to the US and are eating a complimentary buffet breakfast, there is a Queue, if you are from an Asian country, just remember, there are 300 Million legal firearms in the US. This is not to discourage foreigners from coming here...there is a line... I personally love seeing tourists from other states or other countries, I work at a casino and I have seen a group of Asians ignore the line, I've also seen an American point a gun at these rude foreigners, even though it's illegal to carry a gun in a casino, it turns out the gun was also illegal.

@kikireisdorff4238 6 лет назад

Tosh T You should have breakfast in Europe, they have the BEST breakfast included in your roomrate.

@FaerieDust 6 лет назад

Haha, the toilet paper thing made me laugh - I spent three weeks in NYC a few years ago and one of the accomodation options I was looking at was renting an apartment via AirBnB and the owner actually specified that you can't flush the paper! I haven't come across that since the early 2000's in a fairly remote Middle Eastern village, I did not expect that in NYC 🤣 Of course, then we found out that short term rentals were legally questionable at best so we ended up staying at an Upper West Side YMCA instead. Flushable toilets, but the weirdest shower temperature control I've ever come across :P

@Guciacia 6 лет назад

Aghr, we just came back and we were pretty surprised about a lot of point mentioned in the video, especially breakfast ("Were is normal bread? And tomatoes?"), size of the beds and hidden fees. Wish we could watch it before, but it was also fun exploring and being surprised on our own. There were two things that you didn't mention and were very surprising for us. First one was the way that there was only one "shower handle" (?) that controlled both temperature and intensity of the water flow - we kept looking for the other one until we've realized that this is one and only. The second thing was bedding, mainly covers. We're used to having duvet or at least blanket, while in the hotels we've stayed in a lot of covers were just very thin. Not sure if it is same across all states, but thought it might be worth mentioning, as from "European perspective" :) Thank you for the relevant content, as always :)

@leeann4900 3 года назад

Thank y'all, for your thorough advice. Even WE Americans can benefit from y'all's suggestions! (South Carolina, here ... and subscribed!)

@sunclaw33 6 лет назад

This guy is awesome! Great advice that is easy to understand.

@captlarry-3525 6 лет назад

The "complimentary breakfast" or "continental breakfast" at motel chains is usually the Cheapest Lowest Quality Food Served In Amercia... powdered eggs, poor bread, margarine, fake juice, often bad coffee. So, while it is included in the price.. and you can eat it .. Since Breakfast is the Cheapest Meal to Eat in a Resturaunt in America.. it may well be worth spending $8 or $10 each to get a GOOD breakfast at a resturaunt where you WILL get eggs, ham, toast, potatos, coffee, and jam . At the free breakfast.. get muffins, fruit, to take in the car for later. Have your first cup of coffee. At some motels the breakfast is actually good enough to eat.. and then you can save the money.

@notthegoatseguy 6 лет назад

It is useful for the budget traveler but yes. Even in expensive, big cities like NYC, LA, and Boston you can find some incredibly cheap and incredibly good breakfasts.

@yeeyee5706 5 лет назад

Continental breakfasts (I think that’s what they are called) the ones where it’s buffet style and you just go down and get your own breakfast are the best. The waffle makers are awesome

@jacquelyns9709 3 года назад

When driving on the Interstates and crossing state lines, look for State Welcome Centers. They have lots of brochures on sights, restaurants, and places to stay. Many contain discount coupons as well. Some Centers will assist you in making hotel reservations. The hotels frequently have special rates for those reservations (much cheaper than walk-ins). It's been several years, but I was frequently able to get hotel rooms for $50 to $75 a night along the Interstates. This included free breakfast. Many of them offered commercial sliced bread for toast and bagels. Sometimes there was warm sausage gravy in a crockpot and biscuits. Most had cold cereals and instant oatmeal, fresh fruit, & sometimes hard boiled eggs. Larger hotels would have pay buffets. There could be different prices. If all you wanted was the cold items you paid less than if you wanted hot food as well. Usually scrambled eggs were on the line but you could get omelettes cooked to order as part of the buffet. If you will be staying several days in one place, look for a package deal. Room rate will be better and they frequently include buffet breakfast free or at a much lower price than usual.

@MarionStevensJr 6 лет назад

One thing to be aware of is that using the phone in your room can be very expensive, sometimes even charging for local calls. The rates are usually posted on the phone itself, on a little card near the phone, or in the information book in the room. If you're coming from another country and have a cell phone, check your roaming rates against the hotel phone rates. You're going to spend money either way, but there's no need to spend more than you have to.

@MagnificentGermanywithDarion 3 года назад

I absolutely love Clearwater beach. I used to take my boat out of Clearwater and come back in with loads of redfish :).

@carlodefilippi6914 6 лет назад

Good to know! I hope I'll have the chance to put these advices in practice! As always: entertaining and informative. Cheers!

@theghasynchroduck 6 лет назад

Personally I prefer hotels in the $60 to $80 range. You aren't getting gouged by resort fees, but get most of the same amenities. Also wanted to point out (because I have met people that didn't know) yes, you can flush toilet paper, but never feminine hygiene products! They will damage the plumbing and you will end up in an embarrassing situation. You can also request a wake up call if you're worried about your alarm not going off. I haven't experienced being able to leave the keys in the room for checkout in most hotels...I've mostly only seen this at higher end hotels. Most places have you turn them in at the front desk. One positive thing I can say about online booking is there have been situations where a hotel misrepresented itself (on multiple sites) and we were able to leave after checking in and the booking site found us new accommodations on the spot.

@gwillis01 2 года назад

The time between 6 am and. 11 am is almost always reserved for cleaning time. The new guest is not allowed to move into the American hotel room until the cleaning is complete.

@brianwinters2131 4 года назад

If you are driving thru virgnia in the summer on friday or saturday night make a reservation ahead.

@jlawrence0181 6 лет назад

I travel 60-75 nights a year on my own dime. I do not travel to the Northeast. I have not paid over US$100 a night including taxes in 2017 and only three lights (in the Canadian Rockies) in 2016. It takes planning and a willingness to book months in advance if you are heading to high tourist areas. You might have to stay a little ways out of the center city which is NOT a problem as the places that we stay DON'T charge for parking, internet, or breakfast. In other words, there are a whole lot of places where you can stay in the US that are NOT going to break the bank.

@slw0599 9 месяцев назад

Hey mark, great work as always, just by discovering you by total accident when choosing where in the states to visit we're now visiting Chicago nxt April, then flying to san Fransisco to collect our hire car and driving pch 1 all the way to san Diego.... Stops including Monterey, carmel san louis abispo & santa Barbara.... can't wait!....so keep up the great work your videos and advice are priceless!👍

@bradleyb3901 6 лет назад

I’m going to Orlando and Miami in June from the U.K. and staying at the hard rock and Hyatt grand in Orlando and fountain blue in Miami, so this video was very helpful :)

@Jahstinka6 6 лет назад

Great content! Thank you! I like your movies, specially your sense of humour ;)

@ryanboarman5910 6 лет назад

A lot of places will hold your bags if you check in early and the room isn’t ready. Then you can go out and come back later to get your room.

@lestranged 6 лет назад

Also if your flight leaving is in the evening, the hotel will hold your bags after you check out, so you can go do stuff during your last day and then pick up your bags and go to the airport.

@Wuz314159 6 лет назад

Instead of a Late Check-out, many Hotels will allow you to check suitcases in a Left Luggage area. You can leave your bags in their secure office area behind the front desk, enjoy your day, then claim your bags & head to the airport.

@danielleporter1829 5 лет назад

Hotel bathroom tip to avoid tripping and slipping getting in and out of the 🛀, use the hotel towels. As Mark said, you can always get extra towels. When I travel , I take my own towels and pillowcases , have watched too many black light test exposés where hotel linens aren't as clean as one thinks. I'm not really that ocd about germs but I am at tines more aware of germs since my mom was a nurse. I mainly use my towels and switch out the pillow case on the,pillow I'm going to sleep on with my own pillowcase and put the other pillows from the bed on one of the chairs and keep the pillows on the other bed on it.

@jeaniechowdhury6739 4 года назад

Most bathrooms are big and have nice bathtubs. A lot of towels and washcloths!!!

@pyrycyttv 6 лет назад

Another good tip if you are sneaky, the carts used by the cleaning staff are usually not locked up at night and in the morning, so if you explore the floor a bit, you could snag some extra coffee, pens, soaps, water bottles, and towels!

@ghostface5559 6 лет назад

the bathtubs are fine, I know people who worked as room service and the stuff they use to clean that is super effective.

@peko7446 6 лет назад

I usually take a picture of the minibar contents when I first move in the room and just before checking out just in case there's any discrepancy about that on the bill. As for glasses and cups provided in the room, I wash them again with either dishwashing liquid I'd bring or shampoo if need be. If the bed has a coverlet, I remove that and put it aside because I don't really know how often the hotel/motel washes it.

@roldanbelenos1549 6 лет назад

You talked about early check-in and late check-out, but I think you should also have mentioned late check-in. If a person is arriving later in the day (I've seen the time for "late" start as early as 7:00 PM or as late as midnight), it's best to confirm his or her arrival with the hotel earlier in the day, or the day before. This is especially true for hotels in resort/touristy areas or at any location during a special event (festival, large sporting event, national holiday, unexpected blizzard, etc.). This is because if the hotel is full or nearly full, and the person doesn't arrive on-time (the hotel thinks the person is a "no show"), the room he or she has reserved may be rented out to someone else who shows up at the last minute and needs a room. This, of course, leaves the person with nowhere to stay. So, it's best to avoid this situation, and all it takes is a very quick phone call to the hotel. I make it a practice to always call the hotel within 24 hours of my arrival if I am arriving after midnight (and for me this would even include arriving at 6:00 AM, like the example you provided in the video), even if I have a guaranteed reservation. Arrivals that late are unusual, and I know the hotel staff appreciates knowing to expect me coming in. (Plus, I feel better knowing they're expecting me.)

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

very true! i did miss that. Yes, don't want your room given away because it really does happen. good call! thank you

@gwillis01 2 года назад

In an American hotel room, the little trash can in the bathroom is mainly to be used for used sanitary towels [ also called sanitary napkins ] that are full of menstrual blood and tissues that a person uses to blow their nose.

@darcyferrigno 5 лет назад

The other thing about conceirges is they can sometimes pull strings and get you into restaurants that may be booked. Many restaurants save some reservations for the concierges at nicer hotels.

@jerimum-wellness 6 лет назад

Your videos are absolutely wonderful

@psmith85channel5 6 лет назад

It's possible to pay entirely in cash in the US, though less common than in Europe. Some hotels will ask for a deposit 'for incidentals' (e.g. use of mini-bar, room service, etc.) if you do so (anywhere from $50-150); others won't. In general, the nicer and more corporate the hotel and more urban the location, the more they're going to want a credit card. Some chains will ask for a credit card at check in but not charge it and allow you to settle bill in cash at checkout (some will authorize the card, others just take the number). A trick to get the online price (which is usually but not always lower) without making a reservation online: walk into the hotel and ask for the price. If it's higher than the online price, ask them if they will match the online price. If they won't, ask them if you can make a reservation (for 1 minute from now) on the computer in the lobby, or using your phone, but mention that if you do so, they will lose the 10-15% they have to pay to the booking company, so it's better for them to just match the price. Works 90% of the time. If they still won't, just make the reservation then and there in the lobby.

@kristenheuer5676 5 лет назад

Yes, I have worked in hotels in the US. Usually if you have a cash deposit, you can pay cash. Expect for a manager to inspect your room before you leave. If it's all ok, they will hand your cash back to you at check out.

@InflightWithJames 6 лет назад

One thing I’ve found when staying in hotels around the world lately is that a lot of places seem to want to place an extra guarantee on your card upon check in. Some places this is optional, but when staying in Boston last week they insisted on placing a $150 hold on my card before letting me check in, despite having pre-paid before hand.

@kentix417 6 лет назад

my-tripreport.com I guess they don't want you to trash the room. :)

@jocelynwolters293 6 лет назад

my-tripreport.com you should see the hold they put on your card in China! Multiple times the price you pay per night. Crazy high.

@necroslair 6 лет назад

Couple of possibilities 1 - they have ammenities like pay movies, restaurants where you can charge to the room etc that they want to make sure they get paid for... 2 - many hotels in the us are getting extremely strict about no-smoking policies and might want your card number to guatantee against smoking in the room.

@NoESanity 6 лет назад

there are a number of companies that do that... hell if you pay at the pump a gas stations will put a hold on your card that can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 3 months to discharge.

@THEJEDEYEMASTER 5 лет назад

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@notthegoatseguy 5 лет назад

So there's that :)

@JBBrickman 3 года назад

I live in the US and I’ve been to like 1000 hotels but RU-vid still knows I’ll click on any Walters world video it recommends me… lol

@georgemartin4963 6 лет назад

I used to take my family's on weekend road trips of two to three days where the itinerary was quite flexible, often at the spur of the moment. That used to be quite common for families and couples. I assume it still is. I think a video about that might be interesting.

@metsasusi9807 6 лет назад

I just love your channel! Great job!

@StretfordEndGaz 2 года назад

Best piece of advice i give with Trip Advisor, is simply ignore the 1s and 5s, as i consider these outliers, look at the 2-4 for the good and bad and they are generally the most honest.

@owenh4935 6 лет назад

When I was in Clearwater, I stayed at the Opal Sands Resort!!

@caroline_catbridges_kitty5384 6 лет назад

Be prepared to be in a cold room but you can make it warmer.

@gwillis01 2 года назад

Be aware that every trip to the till or cash register is full of surprises in the U S. The local tax is not added to the bill until the last second.

@robicarm 6 лет назад

I use to be a clerk, and I worked in house keeping with my mother at chain motels/hotels, and worked at a hot spring resort. My tip is to find off peak times of the year, and between 11am-3 during the week. Places slightly off the beaten path are not bad and have better choice of rooms. Personally the bathroom is the least of my worries, it's the blankets/bedspreads that seem to creep me out. Unless you booked advance overlapping the weekend realize Fri-Sun is going to be more as in price jabs, and after 4pm anytime is more. During the summer I would definitely just find resort campground with amenities since no one seems sits in a room all day.

@danieloveysey 6 лет назад

Timeshare presentations are a really good trick to getting free to low cost rooms at resorts. We stayed in Orlando last summer for a week, and it ended up costing like $1250, but that was gas, food, and Universal Orlando tickets. We booked one for three days and the other for 4. They were both 2 bed 2 bath, and they both had pretty impressive pools.

@GreenAppelPie 6 лет назад

I like to use Google maps to preview a potential hotel/motel, so I know what to expect.

@974061 6 лет назад

$69/night to park is standard to park in downtown Seattle. Take your car to a nearby garage for $45.

@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order 3 года назад

I've had baths in hotels, I just assumed that the cleaners cleaned the bath beforehand. I hope they did!!! (It looked clean anyway!)

@rajeevkaushik6514 6 лет назад

Thank you so much Mark... It is really helpful and useful. Thanks for providing all the information.

@truthmatters8770 5 лет назад

i travel a lot for work, mostly in rural areas and small towns in the south. i greatly prefer motels because the outdoor exit gives me easier access to my tools and equipment as opposed to having to walk through a lobby or ride an elevator. some of you may not like us as we have been known to rebuild engines in the back of our truck in the parking lot of the motel. one thing for sure is that people are much more friendly and polite in the south.

@jonastona 6 лет назад

I go nex year to america miami i watch your videos and i realy think ooo what i gone see i am from the netherland loce your videos

@dlbstl 6 лет назад

What's up with you and bathtubs? I work for Marriott and we always clean our tubs thoroughly. I wouldn't hesitate to use the bathtub in a Marriott. I can't speak for any other Hotel though.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+dlbstl looks like I'm staying at Marriott from now on

@srdjr6760 6 лет назад

So you test every tub for bacteria after every cleaning? I don't think so.

@mattszurko2831 6 лет назад

The difference between free breakfast and non-free breakfast is that, the free breakfast is only continental breakfast which is just your basic grab and go mix of basic breakfast. Upper scale hotels that charge for breakfast, it is a made to order breakfast and includes a wide variety of options vs continental breakfast which has limited options. Needless to say. The mor you buy in bulk the cheaper the price which is why free breakfast can be offered

@MarkBH70 6 лет назад

I was glad in the Azores that they had Portuguese on TV. Our pizza is not Italian. They're American pizzas, sometimes for a good price. They often have meat on them, and vegetables. It's more of a "gut-buster" usually. I like that most of our hotels are ample, often large. I'm American.

@horseplop9 6 лет назад

We do get CBC Canadian all over the place on tv as well 📺

@jonnieinbangkok 6 лет назад

Marc in the bathtub...priceless 😁😁😁

@naomisdeshit 6 лет назад

HAHAHA i love this video :'), thank you so much for all of this information. Definitely going to the US some day :D.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

Thank you

@thelinthicums3295 6 лет назад

There are some very nice places to see but you will feel relieved when the plane takes off for home . . .

@naomisdeshit 6 лет назад

The Linthicums true, but i feel like the USA has everything (mountains, lots of nature, national parks, nice beaches), and The Netherlands is just so “flat” 😜.

@shyryTsr2k 5 лет назад

@@naomisdeshit aww I hope you made it here, (i know it's been 11 months hehe) and if not I hope you make it here soon! We LOVE visitors and me personally I love getting to know foreigners and asking all sorts of questions because I'm genuinely fascinated😅. Anyways I hope you enjoy your stay!

@naomisdeshit 5 лет назад

@@shyryTsr2k Hahaha i also ask a lot of questions to foreigners when i meet some :'). But im planning to go to the US next year :D. Already saving for a road trip to the West.

@mariellenerder7863 6 лет назад

The breakfast thing - very strange,haha! :) Good to know in advance!

@saulmtzglz 6 лет назад

Thanks for your uploads they are very useful. You should advertise your brand name i.e. put a big W on your bag and show it in your trips. I really enjoy your videos. It helped me when I choose where to travel and when traveling to Prague, Paris, Munich, etc

@PandorasFolly 6 лет назад

Higher end hotels will expect you to pay for WiFi, breakfast, and just about everything else. Two reasons. During the week their guests are usually business travelers and they don't care what it costs as it will be charged to corporate. And even then the business travelers might get it all free due to being rewards members. If you are not a business traveler they figure you have enough money to pay for the services since you are choosing to pay in a high end hotel. Budget and mid priced hotels are competing for the dollars of travelers that may not be able to write off wifi and breakfast so they offer them free to rope in the Truckers and other traveling workers. In that case getting the vacationing families is just gravy for them. Two general rules of thumb. Independent, ie not chain hotels, will either be dumps or worth 3 times what you paid. Read online reviews, they will be basically right. I traveled for almost a decade staying in small towns across the US and those two factors were consistent.

@notthegoatseguy 6 лет назад

Yep. My recent stay in Plymouth, Massachusetts I chose the cheapest hotel that didn't have the words "bedbugs" or "cockroach" in their Yelp reviews. And I was about a mile away from either of Plymouth's main strips and the harbor. There were hotels, a couple that were cheaper and along the harbor , but all had really bad reviews

@MrVikingsandra 6 лет назад

A pancaces/ waffle maker. I had that in San Fran. I love you guys SO much for it!

@sarojshah4251 5 лет назад

Fantastic places USA I like to much

@NoESanity 6 лет назад

4:00 the word you are looking for is "biscuits and gravy" everything else is just a side.

@Dotthel 6 лет назад

Happy New Year!! Thank you for your videos!! I'm from the US but still watched this video!!

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Dot the I thank you

@bigboywasim 6 лет назад

I would recommended everyone traveling outside their country to go to a grocery store and see what kind of foods the locals are eating, you can make at least one meal for yourself. Most hotel breakfast is either too expensive or not that good. I would have some breakfast with locals.

@ScaryFear 6 лет назад

This is a good idea. I stayed with friends last year and they took me to the store in Canada and in Spain and I had so much fun seeing the different foods and even pet foods.

@rogerbaker1617 6 лет назад

One thing that I think should be emphasized to people who come from low crime areas is that one must check with the front desk or some other knowledgeable person as to which areas to stay out of in some cities. Knowing these cities in advance would be useful. I have had trouble in some cities because I was not aware of the crime.

@billmelater6470 4 года назад

Continental Breakfast: A crappy meal of passable-ish muffins, and everything else is terrible with the RARE occasion you will get hot food. If you want a good breakfast, skip the cheap hotels and maybe call ahead to see what the breakfast will be before booking. I have usually been depressed by hotel breakfasts in the US myself (I do go cheap though and will often go elsewhere if I can). I just got back from my first ever Europe trip and the breakfasts were very impressive especially for the cost of the rooms I had. I mean damn, there was bacon and eggs everywhere, breads, cheeses, fresh fruit, mushrooms, beans, the works! Here in the US: it really depends on what kind of hotel you get that will dictate whether or not you have a good breakfast. Will you get a bunch of cheeses and nice heavy breads? Not likely in either case in anything other than a very nice and very "spendy" hotel. For whatever reason, people in the US don't tend to like or care about having good bread and cheeses aren't a typical breakfast item here. I personally loved being able to have brie with my morning breakfast on my trip.