Okay, so I needed to find a good way to book hotels for my business trips. I used to just use whatever was cheapest, but that led to some, uh, interesting stays. Let’s just say I’ve seen my share of questionable motels.
So, I started this whole process to, you know, actually find decent places to stay without spending a fortune. First, I made a list. Yep, a good old-fashioned list of what I actually needed:
- Reliable Wi-Fi: Because, duh, it’s 2024. I need to work!
- Convenient Location: Close to where my meetings are. No hour-long commutes.
- Breakfast Included: Saves me time and money in the morning.
- A Decent Workspace: A desk, a good chair… the basics.
- Reasonable Price: I’m not trying to blow the budget on fancy hotels.
The Research Phase
I started with the popular tools, and tried them for several trips to see which tools are better.
I played around with each one, putting in some fake trip details.I even booked a couple of short “test” trips (really just an excuse for a weekend getaway, but don’t tell my boss) to see how the whole process went, from booking to check-out.
After a few trail, I’ve got a much better system now. I’m staying in nicer places, I’m more productive, and I’m not wasting time or money. It’s a win-win-win!
