India, June 30 -- Making a bucket list for your much-awaited vacation is all good and fun, until you hit your first reality check while booking a hotel. That's when all the fantasies start to fizzle as the budget rains on your parade.

A hotel is fundamental to the entire travel experience. And that said, it also needs to be booked smartly, without burning a hole in your pocket. A hotel isn't just a place you crash after your long day out in the city. It helps you to rejuvenate and rest. Comfort, convenience, and cost should all go hand in hand when it comes to hotel booking.

From your mood to how refreshed you feel as you are about to head out for the day, a good hotel makes your trip more memorable. Your vacation doesn't start when you...