Before booking a room, we always make sure it has its own private bathroom, as this is the most important amenity. It makes things much more convenient.
Also, before we make any travel plans, we always check if the place offers half board. It is so much easier for us to just stay in the same building and eat our meals there – no need to search for other restaurants or have a fuss about it. We just get up and head over to the hotel’s dining area, then do the same thing in the evening.
Wi-Fi connection is also a good thing because we sometimes watch films and shows online as it is part of our rest.
If there is a wellness centre, that’s a plus, but it doesn’t mean much if it’s overly crowded. We usually go there right after breakfast when the place isn’t filled with people. That way, we can make the most of it.
Finding good parking is essential. Ideally, the closer the accommodation is to the parking, the better. Location matters as well; if we’re closer to the city centre, that’s a bonus. If there’s a bus stop near our chosen accommodation and it can take us to the city centre, that’s a nice convenience as well.
Fitness centre, laundry service, wake up service, business centre and room service are not important things to us.