You have finalised your destination, booked your tickets and started looking for a hotel. One property catches your eye because the rooms look beautiful, the reviews seem decent and the price fits your budget. It feels like a good deal, so you book it and move on.

But what happens when you arrive and the room looks nothing like the pictures? Or when you realise that your hotel is much farther from the places you wanted to visit than you thought?

Hotel bookings can look straightforward online, but a few details can make a big difference to your stay. Before you confirm your next reservation, here are seven mistakes worth avoiding.

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