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Courtesy Jamie Ditaranto<\/a>, SmarterTravel<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you spend enough time comparing hotels, flights, and tours, you\u2019ll eventually realize that many words have very little meaning in the travel industry. You might think that there would be some sort of common agreement on travel terms across hotels that would define what makes a suite a suite or a deluxe room better than a standard room, but no such agreements exist. Travelers are often surprised to find that what they booked is not quite what they expected.<\/p>\n

Here are some travel hype words you should take lightly, and that might even signal you should do a little more research.<\/p>\n

\u2018Deluxe Room\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether you travel once a year or year-round, you\u2019ve probably run into this word over and over again comparing hotels. But do you know what it really means? Across hotel websites, \u201cdeluxe\u201d is a travel term usually used to upsell a room that is the same size as a standard room and looks like a standard room, but usually only has one feature that makes it any better.<\/p>\n

According to Merriam-Webster<\/a>, the official definition of \u201cdeluxe\u201d is \u201cnotably luxurious, elegant, or expensive.\u201d When it comes to travel, though, it could mean anything from bedsheets with a higher thread count to the addition of a coffeemaker. So when it comes to selecting a \u201cdeluxe\u201d room, the only part of that definition you can really count on is that it\u2019ll be slightly more expensive.<\/p>\n

Before deciding to upgrade to anything deluxe, make sure you understand exactly how much more you\u2019re paying for. Otherwise, you might find yourself paying a hefty margin for a fancy word.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy: Greg Aragon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018Suite\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While it\u2019s not as vague and thrown-around as often as \u201cdeluxe\u201d is, \u201csuite\u201d is another word that doesn\u2019t seem to have a concrete meaning. For some, a suite might mean multiple bedrooms, or at least a separate living room and kitchen area. However, when you\u2019re comparing different hotel suite options, they can range in size and layout dramatically.<\/p>\n

Even hotels that market themselves with the word itself in their names, such as Candlewood Suites or Comfort Suites, often have vastly differing opinions on what the word means. At Candlewood Suites, accommodations can be a bit basic, but there are multiple rooms and a full kitchen. Suites at Comfort Suites don\u2019t necessarily have multiple rooms and extra amenities, but may be a little bit bigger than your standard hotel room with a few \u201cdeluxe\u201d touches thrown in.<\/p>\n

\u2018Boutique Hotel\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let me start by saying that I adore boutique hotels. I love their small-scale attention to detail and that each one has a distinct look and design. That being said, \u201cboutique\u201d is a relatively new and trendy word that gets thrown around far too often, and few people know its true definition. Some people say that a boutique hotel can only be considered such if it has fewer than 100 rooms \u2014 but if that were the case every truck-stop motel across the country could slap the word \u201cboutique\u201d above the vacancy sign.<\/p>\n

If you really want to experience a boutique hotel, look for something petite and artsy. A boutique hotel should feel like an independent hotel with its own distinct, locally focused style\u2014even if it\u2019s owned by a bigger hotel conglomerate. For example, MGallery<\/a> is a boutique hotel brand owned by Accor Hotels<\/a>. In Melbourne, Hotel Lindrum<\/a> pays tribute to the building\u2019s history as a pool hall. In Prague, the Century Old Town Hotel<\/a> is an homage to Franz Kafka, the city\u2019s most famous author. True boutique hotels use design to evoke a historical connection to their location.<\/p>\n

\u2018Stars\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What\u2019s the difference between a five-star hotel and a four-star hotel? It depends who you ask. When you\u2019re looking for hotels across booking sites like Expedia<\/a> or Travelocity<\/span>, it\u2019s not uncommon to see different \u201cstar\u201d ratings on the same hotel. Depending on the source, hotel star ratings are based different things: Expedia<\/a>, for example, takes into account \u201chotel amenities, media reviews, customer experience, and professional benchmarks\u201d to come up with a rating. Meanwhile TripAdvisor<\/a> (SmarterTravel\u2019s parent company) simply displays an average of customer reviews.<\/p>\n

You could spend hours trying to compare all the different ratings of one hotel to decide how good it is, but should you? Probably not. Ratings are arbitrary and the rules are constantly changing, so it\u2019s better to do your own assessment of what you need in a hotel, and how well it will suit your needs.<\/p>\n

\u2018High-Speed Internet\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Having typed in many hotel Wi-Fi passwords for access to lagging Internet, I feel comfortable saying that the phrase \u201chigh-speed internet\u201d is one common travel term that doesn\u2019t mean anything. With fluctuating numbers of guests, hotel internet is notoriously finnicky and vastly unreliable\u2014especially when traveling abroad or to rural areas.<\/p>\n

If you need a fast connection on your trip, don\u2019t ask the hotel about its Internet speed. Instead, check out Hotelwifitest.com<\/a> (SmarterTravel\u2019s sister company) which collects Internet speeds of hotels across the globe. Do a quick search before you book if you\u2019ll need fast Internet, and if you\u2019re unfamiliar with internet speed measurements, run a quick test from your home connection for comparison. This will give you a good idea if the hotel\u2019s Internet will be better or worse than what you\u2019re used to.<\/p>\n

\u2018Hotel Fitness Center\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nobody really expects a whole lot from the hotel fitness center, do they? Personally, if there\u2019s a treadmill, some weights, and a yoga mat\u2014I\u2019m happy. While it\u2019s not uncommon for fitness rooms to be on the small side, some are seriously claustrophobic excuses for a \u201cfitness center,\u201d and the equipment can be pretty basic. Also, keep an eye out for fitness rooms that aren\u2019t necessarily located in the hotel: Many hotels, especially in large cities, have a deal with nearby full-service gyms that allow hotel guests to use their facilities. While it\u2019s nice to be able to use a real gym, you might not be as motivated to work out if it\u2019s located a block or more away from where you\u2019re staying.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy: Deb Roskamp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018Walking Distance\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For those who hike the Appalachian Trail, \u201cwalking distance\u201d means from Georgia to Maine. For those of us who are running late to dinner downtown, however, walking distance better mean under 15 minutes. Probably one of the most subjective travel terms in the industry, never take \u201cwalking distance\u201d at face value, and always consult Google Maps.<\/p>\n

Like walking distance, \u201caccess to public transportation\u201d can mean just about anything. If you\u2019re relying on public transportation to get around, it\u2019s more helpful if your hotel is located on a major stop than if you have to walk 20 minutes to get there. Similarly, this phrase could mean the hotel is near a bus line that will take you to another bus line that will finally connect you to the main subway, when you really only want to buy a pass for the subway. If deciphering bus schedules and managing transfer tickets isn\u2019t your idea of a good time, make sure to map out the routes you\u2019ll take before you make the booking.<\/p>\n

\u2018Continental Breakfast\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve spurned too many sad displays of near-stale white bread\u00a0 to ever feel contented by the phrase \u201ccontinental breakfast.\u201d So what is a continental breakfast? The term has British origins, originally referring to the light breakfasts of mainland Europe, and Merriam-Webster<\/a> officially defines continental breakfast as \u201ca light breakfast (as of rolls or toast and coffee).\u201d But when modern travelers, especially Americans, hungrily approach a hotel breakfast spread, we want options and, at the very least, a waffle maker. If access to a quick yet substantial breakfast is important to you, call ahead to see what the hotel really offers in their continental breakfast. If you don\u2019t think that will be enough food for you, scout out some nearby cafes or brunch spots instead.<\/p>\n

\u2018Quaint\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While this may be a fine word for a historic bed and breakfast or inn, be wary of any hotel describing itself as \u201cquaint.\u201d It might just be old. If scratchy sheets, peeling paint, and musty smells aren\u2019t your idea of \u201cquaint,\u201d you might want to shop around for a more modern hotel.<\/p>\n

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