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With a typical 4 p.m. check-in and 11 a.m. check-out, one night in any hotel isn’t very long to explore — especially when you’re splurging on the accommodation.
I made this mistake while staying at my first five-star hotel, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Canada’s Banff National Park.
My friend and I checked into the glorious property just as the sun was setting. We explored the hotel’s dining scene and joined a free s’mores and bonfire event. The next day, we set our alarms early to enjoy why we were at Lake Louise in the first place — the nature.
We didn’t have nearly long enough. We were rushing to get up early, hike around the lake, and make it back in time to check out of the lodge. We enjoyed our stay, but it wasn’t the relaxing trip we had hoped for.
Since then, I’ve talked to dozens of other guests who shared similar sentiments.
At a five-star hotel in Sydney, guests told me they couldn’t decide how to split time between exploring the city and the hotel’s amenities. At a luxe spot on the island of Zanzibar, guests raced around the property to enjoy every detail during a short stay.
While booking a luxury hotel might already be a splurge, finding a place that allows you more than one night helps maximize the entire experience.
