Are you hosting a family gathering during the upcoming holiday season? Perhaps, you don’t have enough space in your home for all of your visiting, out-of-town family members to stay. If you can relate to this scenario, consider renting hotel rooms for some of your loved ones to stay in during the holidays. Before booking rooms, talk with your family members in order to assess their needs. For example, you might need to rent a room containing two queen beds and a baby bed for a young family. Or, you may need to secure a handicap accessible room for an older relative. Booking a hotel that offers a complimentary continental breakfast is a good idea. On this blog, I hope you will discover the benefits of renting hotel rooms for visiting family members this holiday season. Enjoy!
What questions should you ask when you book resort reservations for your family? You need to book a hotel stay for your first vacation as more than a solo adult or couple. Now that you have kids in tow, you need to know more about this process. Take a look at some of the top questions to ask your resort-of-choice's staff before you make a reservation for your first family vacation.
Is There A Cancellation Fee?
No one wants to cancel their first family vacation. But if your child gets sick, you don't feel well, or something else comes up, it's possible you might have to postpone. This makes it important to learn more about how, when, and if you can cancel or move your reservation.
Some hotels and resorts may not offer a refund, while others may provide guests with a complimentary cancellation or change window (or charge an added cost for this option). Ask the resort's staff about these policies before you book a room. The answer to this question could potentially save your family time, energy, and money.
Can You Provide A Crib or Child's Bed?
You already have enough baby gear to bring on vacation. Instead of toting a pack and play or another type of portable crib for your little one, you may prefer the resort to have a safe sleeping space on-site. Ask the resort's staff about crib and toddler or child-sized bed options. If the resort offers these amenities, the hotel may require guests traveling with young children to book cribs, cots, or other similar beds to pay in advance. Don't wait until your arrival day to ask about child-sized sleeping options. Other guests may have already claimed the cribs and cots, leaving you out of luck.
Do You Provide A Babysitting Service?
Even though the primary goal of your first family vacation is to spend time with your child or children, you may also want one kid-free evening with your spouse. This means you will need a responsible sitter to watch your child or children for a few hours. Ask the hotel's staff if they provide a sitter service for guests.
If the resort does provide this type of service, talk to the staff about the sitter's qualifications. Does the sitter have extensive experience working with or caring for children? Do they have a degree in child development or a similar field? Are they certified in pediatric CPR and first aid? Make sure that you feel comfortable with the sitter before your night out. This can make your adults-only evening a stress-free, enjoyable experience for everyone.
Keep these questions in mind when looking for resort reservations for your upcoming vacation.
Share30 June 2022
