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5 Simple Ideas it Improve Your Hotel Stay

December 6, 2012 by Mary 8 Comments

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I survived my very first long distance trip alone! This wasn’t the furthest I’ve ever traveled, or the longest time I’ve spent away, but it is the only time I’ve done it all on my own.  This was a six hour drive one way to Minneapolis, I stayed in a hotel close to the Mall of America and I attended a fantastic training class for my business.  It was a great mini vacation, but there are a few things I could have brought with me to make my stay a little bit better.coffeepot

  1. Cotton Balls. Not only are they great for eye make up removal, blending make up and fixing make up mistakes, but they are also a wonderful makeshift ear plug for when the walls are thin and a neighboring stranger is sawing logs.  Lucky for me this time around it was barely audible, but I can see this tip benefiting me for future family trips with my husband as well
  2. Instant Coffee.  Or any other instant hot drink you like. I’m not a fan of the free coffee packages left as a courtesy in the room, but that little coffee pot works wonders at heating up water for the drinks I do like!  If you bring food with you, this is also a great way to heat up water for instant soup if you don’t have a microwave in your room. If you need a little more to drink then that little cup they offer, don’t forget to bring a travel mug with you as well.
  3. Sleep Mask.  I really  wish I hadn’t forgotten this little tid bit of advice as I tried to sleep in a fully lit room thanks to the flood light that was right outside my window and drapes that were not made to close completely. Sleep masks can also help block out the extra light if you are prone to travel migraines.
  4. Your Own Pillow.  I was so excited to bury myself in a sea of pillows, until I remembered how overly fluffy and uncomfortable they can be.  Sure they look great, but when it comes down to it, my neck wasn’t meant to sleep at such an extreme angle, so I ended up sleeping with no pillow. Sometimes I luck out and find a room with excellent pillows, but rather than gamble on getting a crick in my neck, bringing my own pillow is the way to go. pillows
  5. Snacks.  This last trip I brought both a small cooler with some fruits and veggies and a shoulder bag with some extra water bottles, crackers and cereal bars.  I always end up getting the munchies at night or in the morning, and the vending machines and attached restaurants to the hotels can be pricy. This is a great way to save a bit of money on unnecessary extras and the cooler can easily be restocked with a little ice to keep cold treats and leftovers cool. Another bit of good advice on this one is to have a few sets of plastic utensils with you. I forgot and ended up eating a salad with my fingers. Oh well, you do what you gotta do!

No matter where you are going, such as a blogger conference, such as SoFab Con, a business training like I did, or just a family vacation.  Remember to take a moment to think about some of the fine details before you leave.  It can help you save a bit of money and make your stay much more enjoyable!

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  1. AMBER EDWARDS

    December 6, 2012 at

    We always take snack and our own Hot chocolate when we stay at hotels. We always get the munchies and it’s a lot better than what they have the vending machines. And NO hotel ever has hot chocolate. I seriously think they need to start offering that.

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    • Mary

      December 6, 2012 at

      I agree! Hot Chocolate would be a fantastic addition!! Great for kids too…do they think only adults use those rooms?

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  2. Anonymous

    December 6, 2012 at

    I used to have a small bag packed with small thing that could come in handy. Small sewing kit, tweezers, Tylenol, etc.. But my favorite is a small can of room spray. Hotel rooms to me always carry an order. Oh and along with the cooler, bring some food storage containers. This way if you do go out to eat you can keep you leftovers for later.

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    • Mary

      December 6, 2012 at

      I love those tips! I might have to create a special travel kit just for that. I already have my kids special activity bags, a hotel emergency kit would be good as well. I also LOVE the idea for room spray, they do have a weird stale odor sometimes.

      Reply
  3. Cheap Is The *New* Classy

    December 6, 2012 at

    I like the idea of using the coffee pot to heat up water for soup. I had never thought of that. Thanks. 🙂

    Dawn

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  4. Kelly R

    December 6, 2012 at

    Thank you for the tips. We always pack snacks and a cooler.

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  5. Heather

    December 6, 2012 at

    These are all the things that I travel with!

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  6. Motherhood on the Rocks

    December 7, 2012 at

    Definitely need snacks!!!

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