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PSA don't ever try this in Moab or Springdale Utah, you will end up sleeping on the sidewalk.
PSA don't ever try this in Moab or Springdale Utah, you will end up sleeping on the sidewalk.
A few years ago, around the 4th of July time, we were driving in upper Michigan. We decided to not book a hotel for just one night because we were not sure where we might be staying. That proved to be a mistake, as we could not find a hotel.
Yes, Europe I usually make reservations and many months in advance because I find the favorite locations and popular hotels book up quickly. Even 4 months out in some cities. I spend a lot of time picking European hotels.In some European cities, my favorite hotels are usually fully booked or close to it, most of the time. I always make reservations directly with them as early as I can.
Here in the US, it's much easier to make reservations at the last minute, since I'm a dedicated Hampton Inn (or equivalent) customer.
PSA don't ever try this in Moab or Springdale Utah, you will end up sleeping on the sidewalk.
Since we use Hilton hotels most of the time on road trips I often use their HHonors app, especially as you can check-in, go straight to your chosen room, and keyless entry. Even just 1/2 hour ahead of time. Very nice.
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We are also Hilton Honors members and I have found last minute bookings with them to work out fine. They are not "bargain" hotels, but I do not mind paying a little extra, and their customer service has been great to us.
I was wondering if I had misread your question, but no, it seems I got it right.I am asking if it is possible simply start driving and try you luck each afternoon to get a hotel room when you get to the next town.
Yes, it’s very easy to do this most of the time if you aren’t heading to a major resort area or festival.I am asking if it is possible simply start driving and try you luck each afternoon to get a hotel room when you get to the next town.
I have a Toyota Sienna and remove / stow the back seats and throw a memory foam topper back there if we want to rough it. Quite comfortable even with the big pit at our feet.
Otherwise we drive until we get tired on a long trip.
A few years ago, around the 4th of July time, we were driving in upper Michigan. We decided to not book a hotel for just one night because we were not sure where we might be staying. That proved to be a mistake, as we could not find a hotel on expedia.com. We could not even find a camping site as they required memberships. We finally drove into a resort town and check hotels one by one, eventually found a room that was freed up at the last minutes for more than $300. We were seriously afraid that we might not find a room at that night.
I've slept about 9 times in my Sienna, I have the middle seats out and fold down the back seats. Tons of room.
I made cardboard sized to fit into/against the windows so it can be really dark.
As long as you have a cell phone with a signal, all you ever need is the ability to go to hotels.com or trivago.com and you can find a room in your area.