{"id":441693,"date":"2022-05-03T12:15:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T16:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/?p=441693"},"modified":"2022-05-03T13:22:25","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T17:22:25","slug":"hotel-amenities-that-can-save-you-serious-cash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/hotel-amenities-that-can-save-you-serious-cash\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hotel Amenities That Can Save You Serious Cash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The cost of your hotel is a big percentage of your overall vacation budget\u2015and booking the right property can save you more money than just the price of a room. Simply look for these amenities when searching for a hotel, and you\u2019ll be able to save even more money on your trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-a-refrigerator\">A Refrigerator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_324464722-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Hand taking water bottle out of fridge\" class=\"wp-image-441718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_324464722-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_324464722-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_324464722-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_324464722-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_324464722-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_324464722-375x250.jpeg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">tarapatta | Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking a hotel with an in-room fridge is one of the easiest ways to save money on your vacation. You can pick up cheap things (like yogurt or cereal with milk) for breakfast and not have to spend a ton of money eating out for every single meal. Bonus: You\u2019ll get your day started faster if you can eat a quick breakfast before heading out rather than wasting time going to a restaurant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you do plan on mostly eating out, an in-room fridge can still save you money as you can bring back any tasty leftovers for a late-night snack.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/best-hotel-booking-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 15 Best Hotel Booking Sites<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-free-wifi\">Free WiFi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not working on vacation, free WiFi can be a big-money saver as it prevents you from having to use your phone\u2019s data plan when you want to look something up or check your email\u2015which can get really costly when you\u2019re abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-shuttles\">Shuttles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_142476806-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Two people greeting the driver of an airport to hotel shuttle\" class=\"wp-image-441720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_142476806-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_142476806-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_142476806-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_142476806-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_142476806-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_142476806-375x250.jpeg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">corepics | Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Save money on taxis and car rentals by booking a hotel that offers free shuttle service to guests.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some free shuttles commonly offered by hotels include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Airport shuttles<\/li>\n<li>Shuttles to\/from the nearest town<\/li>\n<li>Conference center shuttles<\/li>\n<li>Shuttles to public transportation stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-free-breakfast\">Free Breakfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option for saving time and money in the mornings is to look for a hotel that offers free breakfasts. To make sure it\u2019s worth it, carefully read about what is offered and check guest reviews to find out if it\u2019s something you\u2019d bother getting up for. Free breakfast options can range from super basic grab-and-go items to elaborate buffets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also confirm if breakfast is still available, as many hotels have paused or eliminated free food during the pandemic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/10-free-things-you-can-get-at-airports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Free Things You Can Get at Airports<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-guest-happy-hours\">Guest Happy Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_129737894-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Close up of group of people clinking their wine glasses together\" class=\"wp-image-441721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_129737894-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_129737894-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_129737894-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_129737894-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_129737894-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_129737894-375x250.jpeg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Thanakorn | Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Skip the wine at dinner and have a significantly cheaper bill by indulging in a guest happy hour at a hotel. 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