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How To Make the Most Out of a Hotel Stay

By Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com

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NYC's landmark Waldorf=Astoria.

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Even if you only have a day, pack the most fun into it!
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 30 minutes

Here's How:

  1. When you make reservations, tell the clerk you're on your honeymoon. You never know what extra goodies you'll get.
  2. Find out what time check-in is.
  3. Get there a little early; if a room is available, most places will let you have it. If not, they'll hold your luggage for you.
  4. Find out what the facilities are in advance.
  5. If there's a pool, bring suits.
  6. If there's a spa, reserve treatments before you arrive.
  7. Make dinner reservations before you arrive.
  8. Order breakfast in bed from room service the night before.
  9. Request late check-out.
  10. Cuddle up and order a movie to watch together after dinner.
  11. Miss the ending.
  12. If the visit was a good one, join the hotel's frequent-guest club.
  13. If the visit was great, write a letter of thanks. They'll want you to come back soon.

Tips:

  1. Many hotels overcharge on phone calls. If you have to make several, use your cell phone or a pay phone.
  2. Leave the terry-cloth robes where you found them. Otherwise you're likely to find an unwelcome charge on your bill.
  3. Use automated check-out if the charges listed on your bill are accurate.

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