SAVE MONEY ON SAN FRANCISCO HOTELS
1. VISIT SAN FRANCISCO IN THE OFF-SEASON- San Francisco doesn't really
have an "off-season", but some times are always busier than others. Try to
avoid major trade shows, sporting events and the summer months. If in doubt
about a particular time period, call the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
to see if any major conventions are scheduled.
2. KNOW WHAT ROOM AMENITIES TO EXPECT: San Francisco hotels seem
to missing a few common room amenities we’ve learned to expect. Most
rooms do not have refrigerators, safes, and/or tea/coffee pots. Most hotels
allow refrigerators to be requested for an additional fee.
3. WATCH FOR HIDDEN AND UNEXPECTED FEES: Most San Francisco
hotels charge for local calls and internet access. Watch out for other hidden
fees such as one hotel's advertised "free in-room computer." Yes, use of the
computer is free, but the internet charge is very expensive. Some of the larger
hotels charge a daily "resort" fee beginning at $5 per person, per day.
4. BE AWARE OF ROLLAWAY/COT/CRIB FEES: Before you request an extra
rollaway, cot or crib check the price. San Francisco hotel rates range from
$15-$25 plus 9% sales tax PER NIGHT for rollaways, cots and cribs.
5. BOOK YOUR SAN FRANCISCO HOTEL ROOM AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
FOR SPECIAL EVENTS: Don't wait for hotel prices to go down because they
won't. San Francisco hotels sometimes book up months in advance
for special sporting events and conventions.
6. ASK ABOUT EXTRA PERSON CHARGES BEFORE BOOKING: Rates
quoted for San Francisco hotels are usually for two adults, additional guests
are charged in average of $15-$25 per person, per night for guests 13 or
older. Some hotels charge for 3rd and 4th guests in a room, regardless of
age. What at first may sound like a bargain, may actually turn out to be an
expensive hotel room. Know your facts before you go so you won't be
surprised.
7. CHECK OUT PRICELINE IF YOU NEED A SHORT-TERM HOTEL ROOM-
Several San Francisco hotels are listed on Priceline, but be very careful when
bidding or you might end up in an undesirable area. Check out informational
websites like www.betterbidding.com for information on how to bid.
8. EAT OUT FOR LUNCH INSTEAD OF DINNER. Most San Francisco
restaurants offer lunch specials at half the price of their dinners. Also be
aware the wait to get into restaurants at night during the busy season can be
quite long.
9. ASK ABOUT HOTEL PARKING CHARGES: Before you rent a car, ask about
hotel parking charges which may run you $15-$25 per day. It may be cheaper
to forego a rental car and take a cab to your hotel instead.
10. COMPARE PRICES ON SEVERAL INTERNET SITES BEFORE YOU
BOOK: Room prices for San Francisco hotels are all over the place for any
given night. Check several internet sites before booking. After finding the best
price, be sure to read the site’s cancellation policies. Sometimes it’s better to
pay more and received a flexible cancellation policy.
1. VISIT SAN FRANCISCO IN THE OFF-SEASON- San Francisco doesn't really
have an "off-season", but some times are always busier than others. Try to
avoid major trade shows, sporting events and the summer months. If in doubt
about a particular time period, call the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
to see if any major conventions are scheduled.
2. KNOW WHAT ROOM AMENITIES TO EXPECT: San Francisco hotels seem
to missing a few common room amenities we’ve learned to expect. Most
rooms do not have refrigerators, safes, and/or tea/coffee pots. Most hotels
allow refrigerators to be requested for an additional fee.
3. WATCH FOR HIDDEN AND UNEXPECTED FEES: Most San Francisco
hotels charge for local calls and internet access. Watch out for other hidden
fees such as one hotel's advertised "free in-room computer." Yes, use of the
computer is free, but the internet charge is very expensive. Some of the larger
hotels charge a daily "resort" fee beginning at $5 per person, per day.
4. BE AWARE OF ROLLAWAY/COT/CRIB FEES: Before you request an extra
rollaway, cot or crib check the price. San Francisco hotel rates range from
$15-$25 plus 9% sales tax PER NIGHT for rollaways, cots and cribs.
5. BOOK YOUR SAN FRANCISCO HOTEL ROOM AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
FOR SPECIAL EVENTS: Don't wait for hotel prices to go down because they
won't. San Francisco hotels sometimes book up months in advance
for special sporting events and conventions.
6. ASK ABOUT EXTRA PERSON CHARGES BEFORE BOOKING: Rates
quoted for San Francisco hotels are usually for two adults, additional guests
are charged in average of $15-$25 per person, per night for guests 13 or
older. Some hotels charge for 3rd and 4th guests in a room, regardless of
age. What at first may sound like a bargain, may actually turn out to be an
expensive hotel room. Know your facts before you go so you won't be
surprised.
7. CHECK OUT PRICELINE IF YOU NEED A SHORT-TERM HOTEL ROOM-
Several San Francisco hotels are listed on Priceline, but be very careful when
bidding or you might end up in an undesirable area. Check out informational
websites like www.betterbidding.com for information on how to bid.
8. EAT OUT FOR LUNCH INSTEAD OF DINNER. Most San Francisco
restaurants offer lunch specials at half the price of their dinners. Also be
aware the wait to get into restaurants at night during the busy season can be
quite long.
9. ASK ABOUT HOTEL PARKING CHARGES: Before you rent a car, ask about
hotel parking charges which may run you $15-$25 per day. It may be cheaper
to forego a rental car and take a cab to your hotel instead.
10. COMPARE PRICES ON SEVERAL INTERNET SITES BEFORE YOU
BOOK: Room prices for San Francisco hotels are all over the place for any
given night. Check several internet sites before booking. After finding the best
price, be sure to read the site’s cancellation policies. Sometimes it’s better to
pay more and received a flexible cancellation policy.
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