7.Increase your hotel savingsDoes it seem like hotel costs just go up and up?(31)F.Projected rates for rooms in 2017are over 22% more than 2016.To help you save money,there are many factors(因素)to consider,both before you book and during your stay.Here are some tips to help you make the best decision.
Stay in hotels right outside the city center
If the costs for transportation won't make up the difference you'd be paying on a closer location(位置),you can frequently get a bargain this way.(32)G.The hotels there are more affordable,cheap restaurants are plentiful and public transportation is convenient.
Go out to eat
Though room service sounds really attractive,prices for food on the menu can be twice as much as you would pay for the same food at a restaurant.Tip is always included in the bill and usually masked(掩飾)as a delivery charge. (33)C.
Ask for a corner room
(34)E,which give you a better deal for your money.Once you check in,ask if you can get one of these rooms.This is easier if you show up close to check-in time,but before the flood of guests show up to get their keys.You can also call ahead and request a corner room.
Bring your own snacks or hit the grocery store.
Anything is better than the rates for items in the mini bar.The prices are shocking and don't even think about trying to replace it with the same item later.
(35)A
Hotel in popular places regularly raise rates on Fridays and Saturdays.In some cases,it can be as much as three times more than Sunday through Thursday nights.
A.Avoid the weekend
B.Travel on Fridays and Saturdays
C.Most guests don't know this and add a tip to the bill
D.It's a custom to give a tip to the waiter after the meal
E.Corner rooms are usually a bit larger than regular rooms
F.Yes,it's true that they rise each year
G.You should also look into staying in the university district of a city.