Why Travelers Should Avoid Extremely Cheap Budget Hotels
When traveling, most people make the mistake of going for extremely cheaply priced budget hotels. It has been the experience of many travelers, who have shared their stories all over the internet, that staying in very cheap hotels can be a horrifying experience. If you are a local and want to stay over in a hotel room for some reason then you may go for a budget hotel, it won’t be such a big issue. However when you are a traveler coming from a far off place, or when you are traveling with family and kids, do yourself a favor and go for standard hotels which have good reputation.
The main reason for avoiding cheap hotels is the safety concern. There have been numerous tales of people getting duped, cheated, facing many hassles when they stayed in a shady hotel just to save a few bucks. A few dollars are not worth the risk to your life and peace of mind. When you are traveling to a foreign place you want to have a peaceful, comfortable, safe and hassle-free stay so that you could enjoy your trip to the utmost. You are already spending a great deal of money on travel, air tickets, and other travel related expenses, what good will saving a few bucks do to you if it could lead to serious consequences?
Be mindful of this advice when you are traveling to any country, but more so when you are traveling to places which are notorious for their high crime rates and lawlessness.
Many budget hotels, in order to attract and entice tons of tourists, reduce their rates considerably. However they will be unable to provide better quality service at the cheap rates they are offering. The rooms may not be as clean as you want them to be, the service may be pathetic, the front desk may be rude and un-cooperative. So you should weigh the disadvantages of booking cheaper rooms just because they are inexpensive. Do not overlook the numerous drawbacks that come with the cheaper price tag. Don’t spoil the fun of your vacation and turn it into a nightmare.
We do not have anything against budget hotels. In fact there may be many budget hotels which are doing a great job and providing awesome service. So we advice travelers to do their research before selecting a hotel. What we are suggesting is that people should avoid selecting a hotel just on the basis of the price while ignoring the hotel’s reputation and history.