[header] How to book a hotel room [title] Determine your budget. [step] Before you look for a hotel and make a reservation, you want to ensure the hotel will meet your budget and your needs. You should first determine your budget, or how much you can spend, when booking a hotel room. 
This will help you narrow down your search and be efficient with the time you spend looking for a hotel and booking a room. [substeps] Having a limited budget does not mean you will end up staying in a cheap, dirty hotel.