Things To Know Before Booking A Hotel Room In India
Who doesn’t love a vacation? And when it comes to holidaying, taking a trip to another city and staying in a good hotel is one of the favorite things that people do. Lately, for security purposes, hotels have started asking for ID proofs from the guests. This has culminated in a complex maze of rules and regulations being formulated. These official formalities can be confusing, if not daunting. Given below is a list of things that you need to keep in mind while booking a hotel room in India.
Do you need an ID for hotel?
One policy that is common in most of the Indian hotels is to show a valid government identification proof while checking-in. Guests need to have a government authorized identification proof – driver’s license, Voter’s ID card, Aadhar Card, driving license, passport, any other documents issued by the government of India or any state ID card.
Is Pan Card acceptable?
One thing that you should keep in mind is that though PAN card is a photo ID proof, it cannot be shown as an ID card at the time of checking-in. So, make sure that you carry your Aadhaar/Voter ID along with you.
Do you have to be 18 to get a hotel room?
You might wonder what the legal age to book a hotel room in India is. Well, as per the law, you need to have attained at least 18 years of age in order to book a hotel room.
Is it possible to check in early at a hotel?
According to the standard practice followed by Indian hotels, the standard time for checking in and checking out of hotels is 12pm. In some states or hotels they have a practice of 24hrs Check-In and Check-Out time policy. It is always better to clarify the policy of the hotel before booking. However, some hotels do allow checking-in early with some extra amount included in the tariffs.
Do hotels charge for early check in?
In case you arrive sooner than this time, you will have to wait in the hotel lobby while your room is being arranged. However, some hotels might charge you extra to allow you to stay in the room if you reach early.
Can you leave a hotel early?
Yes you can leave the hotel early.
Do hotels charge for late check out?
The same rule applies to the time of departure. If you exceed that time, you would be charged for an extra day. If you wish, you may leave before 12 noon or 24hrs of check-In time (In case of 24hr Check-In/Out Policy).
Do hotels hold on to luggage?
There may be cases where you arrive at a hotel earlier than your expected time of arrival or where you have no choice but to wait for your flight after you have checked out. What do you do with your luggage then? You can request the hotel to hold on to your luggage in case you arrive sooner or have to wait for a little while longer.
What is luggage storage at a hotel?
Most of the hotel has a cloak room if not then they allow to keep it in the reception at your own risk. This is where they store the entire luggage of guests and visitors for a brief while.
What is hotel deposit policy?
The hotel deposit policy is like a security deposit to recover the damage, if any, to the hotel property. The deposit may be waived at the hotel’s discretion at the time of checkout.
Can you reserve a hotel room without paying?
Some Indian hotels might offer you an accommodation without any booking prior charges.
What does prepayment mean when booking a hotel?
Some hotels require you to make an advanced deposit (prepayment) at the time of making a reservation.
