How do I know if a hotel booking is legit?

Book directly with hotels. Rather than chance landing on a fake site, go directly to hotel websites (check and double check that the url is correct, and make sure there is https in the url). Choose a few brands you're familiar with and compare their prices.



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If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: Call the hotel directly and provide your name, reservation dates, and confirmation number if you have one. They can check your reservation in their system and confirm it's booked correctly.

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Before you open any email, it's good practice first to double-check the email address of the sender. Companies will always send you emails from their official subdomain. In the case of Booking.com, any email that you receive from them should be sent from an email address that ends in @booking.com.

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It's OK to use third-party websites like Expedia, Travelocity, and Priceline. Legitimate hotel booking sites can save you money and headaches. But you should beware of thirty-party booking sites you have never heard of. The BBB says you should never trust a website just because it looks legitimate.

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You'll get a confirmation email once your booking is confirmed. This should only take about two minutes but sometimes can take longer. Check your spam/junk mail folders for this email.

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A booking confirmation email is an electronic message sent by the hotelier to ensure guests that their room reservation has been accepted. The confirmation email for a hotel reservation is critical and should be sent straight after a guest completes their booking.

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Hotels are increasingly employing sophisticated technologies to verify identities, and staff are often well-trained in spotting fake IDs. The chance of being caught is high, and once caught, the immediate implications, such as being denied a room or being reported to the police, can be daunting.

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Background Checks for Hospitality A hotel background check usually means that hotel employees check the photo ID and credit card details of each guest. Traditional hotels usually do this on guests' arrival, which keeps guests waiting in the lobby rather than letting them go straight to their room.

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What Is a Confirmed Reservation? A confirmed reservation refers to a written statement from a transportation company, hotel, rental agency, or other service provider confirming that it has received a request for a reservation and will honor it. The reservation can be guaranteed or non-guaranteed.

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While it is technically possible for hotel Wi-Fi to track your browsing history, most hotels do not actively monitor or record this information. Hotel Wi-Fi networks are typically designed to provide internet access to guests, not to track their online activities.

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In fact, most hotels do not use any type of camera surveillance in their guestrooms or other private spaces. If you are concerned about your privacy while staying at a hotel, be sure to ask the front desk staff if there are any cameras present before booking your room.

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The short answer is: Yes, hotels can easily see the sites you visit over their networks unless proper precautions are taken. Connecting to hotel wifi means you should assume it is not private and avoid accessing sensitive accounts or info.

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It's Cheaper to Book Direct By booking directly, you could save this amount, or know that the full amount is going to the hotel for your stay. Hotels tend to offer the best rates when you book directly with them and it's a great incentive.

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