Finding a Quality Hotel in Mexico

Mexico: The Land of Beautiful Beaches and Margaritas

Mexico is one of the most visited places in the world. With its
warm hospitality, all inclusive resorts and great weather, it's
easy to see why. But, there are a million choices. If you've
never been, (or even if you have), how do you select the ideal
hotel in Mexico for your specific needs? Plus, how do you ensure
you will receive the level of quality that you're expecting? As
in many developing countries, there is a whole range of
different properties to choose from, some of which can be
limited in terms of modern conveniences they provide. But then
again, this may be exactly what you're looking for! Regardless,
here are some tips on how to find a quality hotel in Mexico and
advice on how you can ensure you are prepared as you search for
that perfect Mexico vacation getaway.

Doing it Right: The
Hotel Selection Process

Amenities, Price and Location. Those are the three most
important considerations as you plan your trip to Mexico and
book your hotel. And if you can plan far ahead, it just makes
things that much easier. So where do you start?

The Internet: Using online travel reservation services to
compare hotel amenities, prices and check reviews.

• If you have a certain hotel chain that you prefer, such as
  Marriott, check their website first for specials and discount
  rates. The top hotels will guarantee their rates as the lowest
  available. This gives you the security of knowing that you are
  getting the best price and are booking through a reputable
  source.
• Many hotels will offer vacation package deals
  which bundle your room with meals and other hotel amenities.
  Depending on your needs, this can be a great way to increase
  convenience and save some money.
• Check out property
  pictures, maps, and video clips from hotel websites.


• Find out how other travelers reviewed the property. This
  information can be found at various websites, such as
  http://www.epinions.com/ offer this.
• Check The Mexico
  Hotel Guide, TravelWeb, and PlacestoStay all of which have lots
  of independent hotel information.

Don't Pay Too Much! Look for the deals.

• If you have some flexibility, determine if
  they offer lower mid-week rates.
• A good way to find
  local hotels is to read travel bulletin boards and look for
  recommendations made by other travelers, such as those made on
  Tripadvisor.com.

Hotel Specific Issues

• How is their
  customer service history? Have they received positive ratings
  from independent organizations?
• If the hotel is part
  of an international franchise, find out how the chain rates this
  property within their organization.
• Is the hotel
  located in a safe part of the city or area?
• Is any
  major construction going on in the area that could impact your
  stay?
• Will there be any large groups at the Hotel
  during the time you want to go?
• Do they have a
  concierge, shuttle, laundry service or other extra service?
  
• Is one side of the hotel better than the other?


• Is public transportation located close by?
• What
  types of restaurants to they offer?
• Is there a fitness
  and aerobics room?
• What are the local attractions?


• Is this a new hotel or have they gone through a recent
  remodel?
• What is their cancellation policy?


• Do they offer smoking/nonsmoking rooms?
• Do they
  have agreements with airlines, rental car or other partners? You
  could benefit.
• Is the airport close to the hotel's
  location?

Other General Recommendations

• Be flexible if it's feasible for you. The hotel sets their
  prices by supply and demand, so it helps to know when the peak
  season is. If you don't know when the best rates are, just ask
  them.

• Frequent customers of chain hotels can register
  on the hotel's web site to save time and effort. By doing this,
  your hotel room preferences will be automatically included when
  you reserve your room.

• By calling the hotel
  directly, rather than the chains 800 number, you might get a
  room at the last minute, or during peak travel times. The front
  desk at the hotel are more hands on when it comes to the hotel's
  capacity and can check for cancellations or no-shows.

So there you have it, the best advice to finding your perfect
Mexico hotel! Keep in mind; there are many great hotels in all
areas of Mexico. From Cancun to Puerto Vallarta, there are
plenty of reputable hotels that you will want to return to again
and again. If worse comes to worse, use a reputable travel agent
to help you find a great hotel. They can remove the uncertainty
when it comes to selecting high quality accommodations.

Finally, enjoy your stay! Mexico awaits!

About the author:
This article was written by Jon Wuebben. Jon writes select
pieces about travel in Mexico for the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto
Vallarta Resort. -
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/PVRMX


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