Have you ever had extra time to kill when traveling, but didn’t feel like renting out a hotel room for a full night? Sometimes it doesn’t make sense to pay full price when you’re looking to relax during the daytime hours or for a short period. The good news is there are other options available. You can easily book hotel rooms for a few hours at a time—and there are many great boutique and luxury hotels available. Keep reading to learn what to do when you’re in this type of situation:
Day Use
Day Use has hotel rooms available for booking just a few hours at a time. All you need to do is search the area and date you have in mind, and you can see which participating hotels have available rooms. Each hotel will have the hours of booking listed and the rate that you need to pay. Many hotels have free cancelation, too. So it’s an excellent way to prepare for a longer layover.
Hotels By Day
Hotels By Day is another great resource for those who need a hotel for a few hours. To use their website, search your date and location to see available room options. Each hotel will have its own rates and set hours of room usage. You can either book ahead with your credit card or pay at the hotel. You can quickly narrow down the search results for the type of hotel that you want.
By Hours
By Hours is an additional part-day hotel booking option, especially for those who are traveling abroad. There are many international destinations available. Search your destination; choose the date and whether you want to book a room for 3, 6, or 12 hours. You’ll then be able to browse available rooms. You can then easily book directly on the website or app.
Ask Hotels Directly
Some hotels will work with you on a rate, especially if they know you only need the room for just a few hours. If you find yourself with unexpected time to waste, and you want to rest in a private place—head to the hotel front desk and ask about your options.
Look for Airport Lounges
Finally, if you don’t want to leave the airport at all or there isn’t an attached airport hotel, you may want to hang out in a lounge. Airport lounges can be free to enter if you have a membership like Priority Pass. Also, many lounges allow you to pay a fee for a day pass. It’s a great way to relax, get reliable Wi-Fi access, and refuel on food and drinks before your next journey.
When you need to get away from the business of the airport, these resources can help. Many hotels still let you use the fitness center, airport shuttle, and other services, too!
