Hotels Accommodations

Going on a trip? There are so many things to consider when booking for hotel accommodation. There’s the actual location of the hotel, its accessibility to public transportation, its proximity to the sites that you want to visit, the reviews of the hotel also play a big factor, and of course, there’s the cost.Thankfully, everything nowadays is accessible through the Internet. We’ve compiled a list of online travel agencies offering accommodation in different price points. So whether you’re a backpacker or a leisure traveller, we’ve got you covered!1. Booking.comBooking.com has enjoyed being in 1st place of the top online travel agencies in the world since 2014 (according to Skift). They provide various types of accommodations from high-end hotels, hostels, apartments, and rooms. Customer ratings are displayed on the site, and you can search hotel accommodations depending on your budget, with most of the deals offering free cancellation.2. Expedia.comLaunched in 1996, Expedia recently bought Orbitz, another online travel agency. Hotel booking is only a part of Expedia’s business, as they also book airline tickets, cruises, and even vehicle rentals. You can earn ‘Reward points’ by getting the Expedia+ card. They also regularly have secret deals and discount coupons for those looking for a deal.3. Agoda.comThe only online travel agency based in Asia (Singapore) that became a part of the top online agencies in the world. Agoda.com has steadily increased their clientele by offering a “Best Price Guarantee” in their rooms, as well as having specialized “flash sales”. Hotel accommodation in Agoda range from luxury hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, to resorts.4. Tripadvisor.comWhile Tripadvisor.com is primarily a review site, they also offer the option of hotel booking. Currently, the site is Top 2 in the list of the top online travel agencies in the world, also according to Skift. What’s nice with it is that as you view various accommodation deals, you can also see price comparisons with another site offering the same hotel. Usually, the prices at tripadvisor.com are discounted, so you get the better deal. Also, the user generated reviews are very useful.5. Hotels.comYou can book for hotel accommodation in Hotels.com for over 325,000 hotels worldwide. Bed and Breakfasts, inns, and even some condos are also included in its inventory. They have a great deal for long-stay guests called the ‘Hotels.com Rewards’. Guests that stay for at least 10 nights get a discount on their next booking.6. BedandBreakfast.comFor those looking for the quaint charm of bed and breakfast accommodations, BedandBreakfast.com is a speciality site that’s been around for more than 20 years. The site offers Hot Deals, and has a special area for Diamond Collection Inns, which feature luxury bed and breakfast accommodation.7. Hostels.comTouting ‘great deals on hostels everywhere’, the site has 33,000 hostels in its inventory. And if you sign up for their SmartSavers membership, you virtually get no booking fees. Ideal for those on a budget, there’s so many choices in this site.

Did you ever wonder what kind of hotel accommodation can be found on a visit to Bath? Well here we will go through the main types of accommodation. So, if you are planning that next trip to visit the ancient Spa city and World Heritage Site in Bath within heart of the South West of England, here is a selection of what type of accommodation you can expect to find in the city.The most popular accommodation on offer in the city of bath is mostly Hotels and the Bed and Breakfast establishments, both of these are good options for visitors and travellers alike. Here we will deal with the hotel options available. They can come in a wide variety for you to choose from, whilst encompassing all areas of the visitor accommodation spectrum from the luxury sector to the more financially economical budget end.There are many hotels spread all over the city of Bath, the upper end of the price range and more luxurious hotels are situated in or near the key areas of the city or on the outskirts within a more rural environment. The most notable Bath city attractions being the Royal Crescent with its Georgian Architecture, the Roman Spa Baths with the Pump House, the Jane Austen Centre and the Thermae Bath Spa to name just a few. These luxury hotels cater more for customers where price is not an issue and want in house facilities like health clubs, spa treatments, a restaurant with a prestigious accolade or two and possibly their luxury accommodation is in close proximity to the main sights within the city centre.In the middle price ranged hotels you will still find a good selection of accommodation with a lesser range of certain facilities available, but these are normally non inclusive. The rooms might well be smaller or the location of the establishments may not be as well placed to the areas of most interest within the city depending on your needs. The restaurant may not be as acclaimed as higher priced establishments but the food will generally be of a high standard, with a variety of menus on offer. But these hotels still offer a good value option with a reasonably high level comfort and service to make your stay a good one, without putting a large dent in your finances.Hotels on the budget end of the scale are normally smaller in size and also the rooms can tend to be smaller, some rooms may have more limited facilities within them, with no complementary gifts or free toiletries. They tend to be further from the main city centre and aim to pitch to the low cost market, for people who are primarily on a budget or possibly just staying for a limited period or for people not intending to spend much time in the hotel at all. These budget hotels will often be family run with more of a home feel to the establishment, with maybe more of a home cooked style menu in their restaurant. Where as many of the budget hotels nowadays may not have a restaurant as this adds to running costs and the hotel owners’ might expect their guests to dine out, especially if they are in close proximity to the city centre and its many restaurants and bistros.So depending on your budget and requirements for travel accommodation there will be a wide range of choices on offer in the City of Bath during your visit. One thing is for sure you will be spoilt for hotel accommodation options within most areas of the city, so the choice is yours.