Travelling is an amazing part of life. Whether you're jetting off on a much-deserved holiday for some hours spent lounging in the sun, or you're heading to an all-important meeting overseas, stepping off your chosen mode of transport and onto foreign soil is always an amazing feeling. However, travelling can come with its stresses, and one of those stresses can be ensuring that you have everything and that it all fits in your case. No matter your reason for needing to send a parcel via any of the courier services UK has to offer to your hotel, we've got a quick guide to help you through the process.

Can I Ship Parcels To My Hotel?

In short, this will depend on the hotel you're staying at and their rules, but in general you'll find that this is allowed. Despite the security risks you might expect, most hotels are happy to accept parcels and packages on behalf of their guests while they're staying at the hotel, or just in advance of your arrival if you're planning to send your luggage via mail rather than by putting it into the luggage hold.

What Do I Need To Do?

First things first, you need to make sure that your hotel will accept parcels. Most luxury hotels will have a well-oiled system for accepting packages simply because this will be a common occurrence, however it's worth checking to be safe. Most websites will have this kind of information available, or you can speak to information helplines for the hotel. Alternatively, if you're already at the hotel and have any enquiries, asking at reception in advance will not only give you the answer you're looking for, but will inform them that you're expecting a parcel…

… Which brings us on to our second point. Always make sure you inform the hotel that you're expecting a delivery. This will ensure that they don't discard of your parcel unknowingly, thinking that it may be a threat. By giving them a heads up, you'll be protecting your delivery, as well as letting the hotel prepare for its arrival.

How Do I Make Sure My Parcel Is Safe?

When shipping your luggage to your hotel in advance, keeping it safe before and during transit is just as important as picking the best method to get it there. Here, we have a couple of tips:

  • Make Sure That Your Parcel Is Packaged Correctly – This means using sturdy packaging, ensuring that any gaps are filled with packaging materials to stop it from sliding around, and that it is securely closed up with strong box tape.
  • Take Out Insurance – Taking out insurance on your parcel may seem pointless to some, but insurance can mean that your parcel is not only protected during transit, but that if it is damaged, lost or stolen during transit, you'll receive compensation or equivalent to save you from suffering any financial loss.

Hopefully this has given you an insight into sending parcels to your hotel. Most hotels will accept parcels on your behalf, however ensuring that you've done your research far in advance is vital for a smooth, seamless process.

Rebecca Wills
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