How often have you seen phrases like these? More likely than not, that's the time it would take to drive, not walk at a leisurely pace to the famous landmark. If you're planning to stay in the heart of the city there are a few things you could do to make sure you choose the right hotel. In the end, it will save you time and money!
Map of city
| Free maps from sites like Lonely Planet / Frommer's Including metro stations and landmarks if possible Google Maps website open to type in street address if required |
Airport shuttle service
| Does hotel offer free shuttle service to and from airport? If not, check if hotel is close to public airport shuttle bus stops. Airport shuttle bus timetable is downloadable from airport site. |
Access to bus/train
| How long would it take to travel to main sites from hotel? |
City transport package
| Hotels often offer 'accommodation + city travel pass' deals. This could save you time and money. |
Hotel reviews
| Do a quick search on sites like Tripadvisor for customer reviews. This will also give an indication of neighbourhood (safety etc). |
These are very easy and simple travel steps that one often takes for granted would be easy to avoid until arriving at your destination... but it could mean waiting an extra hour for a shuttle bus, or running up an expensive taxi bill if you haven't done research beforehand.
Even more frustrating, if the city is not one where your home language is widely spoken these steps could save you a great deal of time and embarrassment! The shuttle service timetable is also very useful when you're planning on arriving/departing from an airport in the early hours of the morning.
If you have any more tips to share, or website recommendations for choosing the best hotels, it would be great to hear about them. Many hotel booking sites offer user-friendly maps to plot your hotel (along with famous landmarks) so this is often a good start :-)
Hope you found this post useful... HAPPY TRAVELS!
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