Travel with All the Comforts of Home

Travelers expect the travel industry to react to new trends and emerging technologies. As a result, lodging providers are striving to make their accommodations more comfortable, more personalized, and feel more like home. At FedRooms, we work to provide a range of lodging options for our travelers. 

We have added some exciting new properties to the FedRooms program in 2019 that offer apartment-style living with all the comforts of home. These are residential buildings with modern, furnished apartments available for one night or multi-night stays, just like a traditional hotel. Booking is as easy as making an online reservation through your agency’s booking tool, and checking in with the building concierge or host team upon arrival. All the information you need is sent directly to your preferred e-mail.

Two brands with new, apartment-style properties in the FedRooms program are Churchill Living and Why Hotels. At Churchill Living, the furnished apartments include amenities like state of the art gyms, 24-hour customer service and in-unit washer/dryers. At Why Hotels, a pop-up hotel brand in new buildings, guests have access to a lounge with a 24/7 host, breakfast/social hour food and beverage options and more. Each luxury apartment is equipped with everything you need, from towels to utensils plus in-unit washer/dryers and access to the building fitness centers.

These FEMA-approved properties can be a great choice for any traveler, but particularly for those who prefer more space with access to a full kitchen and in-unit laundry services. Next time you travel, consider one of these unique properties and enjoy all that comes with a home away from home at rates that are less than or equal to per diem. You can now look for properties in Arlington, VA and Washington DC and later this year in Tysons Corner, VA and Los Angeles, CA.

In addition to these new highlighted properties, visit the traveler page of FedRooms.com for a list of additional Long Term Lodging (LTL) options, or visit the GSA LTL schedule for a full list of properties. 

Avoid Add-On Fees with the FedRooms Rate Guarantee

Add-on fees are becoming increasingly more prevalent in the hotel industry today, particularly in markets that are popular for leisure travel. To keep published rates attractive, hotels may offer a lower upfront rate to travelers, and then use mandatory add-on fees to make up for lost revenue. The extra fees often apply to items that travelers would expect to be included with the price of the room.

Common additional add-on fees may include the in-room safe, resort, health club, fax/printing, concierge and urban destination fees. Whether the traveler uses these amenities or not, these fees are mandatory and cannot be avoided. 

Our FedRooms rate guarantees that travelers will not be charged mandatory add-on fees. The room rate you see upon booking is the rate you will be charged.  

Booking FedRooms also ensures travelers will receive:

• Rates at or below per diem
• No early check-out fees
• Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi
• Cancellation policy of 4:00 p.m. day or arrival or later (domestic) and no more than 24 hours (international)

Avoid unwanted surprises on your bill by always booking the FedRooms rate through your approved booking channel or FedRooms.com when policy allows.

Traveling Internationally? FedRooms Can Help

Traveling abroad often requires some extra planning to ensure a safe and comfortable trip. FedRooms is proud to offer an array of properties for our international travelers. Take a quick glance at the highlighted range of FedRooms properties around the globe, and book via your preferred online booking tool or FedRooms.com for your next international trip.

Asia – With around 50,000 military personnel in Japan, travel to one of the many military bases is common. FedRooms currently offers five properties in Japan, including two in Naha City on the island of Okinawa. These properties are just 12 minutes to Camp S.D. Butler, 30 minutes to Kadena Air Base and 40 minutes to Torii Station.

Europe – FedRooms has nearly two dozen properties in Germany, including seven in the city of Frankfurt and two in historic Mainz. Serving over 56,000 soldiers, families and civilian employees, the US Army Base Garrison Wiesbaden is a quick 15 minute drive from beautiful Mainz! 

Middle East – Bahrain is a central hub for military personal and civilian DoD employees; FedRooms offers seven accessible properties in the city of Manama. Most of these properties are between a ten and twenty minute drive to the American Naval Base and offer safe and comfortable amenities from trusted hotel groups.

We’re proud to serve our customers all over the world, and will continue to grow to suit the needs of our travelers. Keep FedRooms in mind for your next international trip!

Protect Your Government ID

Upon checking in to a hotel, travelers are often asked to provide photo identification to gain access to their room. The hotel staff may then attempt to make a photo copy of the ID for their records. While this is a common practice, travelers should not allow any personnel to make photocopies of a military ID or common access card. Doing so is against the law and can result in fines or more serious repercussions. 

It is okay to present such identification to verify your military or government status, but if the service provider asks to make a copy, use your state driver’s license or another form of photo ID instead. Official IDs are often targeted for counterfeiting and can even be used to plan threats against the military. 

Keep in mind that this photocopying law does not apply to government agencies performing official business, or to medical establishments that need copies for insurance purposes. For more information on this law, visit DoD Live.

Updated FedRooms Traveler Video

Have you seen the latest version of FedRooms’ traveler video? With updated information and some brand new content, it’s the quickest way to learn about FedRooms and all we have to offer.

Watch the video here and leave comments with any questions!

Lots of Loyalty Love: Best Western and Choice

Best Western

There’s a lot to love about Best Western Rewards, with instant incentives, exclusive member rates and points that never expire. Earning free nights at any worldwide property is easier than ever too! Best Western offers low redemption rates for free nights or stay extensions, and there are never any blackout dates. Simply stay ten nights at any Best Western and you will also reach gold status, earning you a thank you gift or bonus points upon arrival and free room upgrades. Already have an elite status with another hotel group? Not a problem, Best Western will match your status for free! Join Best Western Rewards for free today and start saving.

Choice Hotels

Choice Hotels is making every hotel stay rewarding with its top notch, free loyalty program, Choice Privileges. In addition to earning member-only rates, you will earn points on every stay at one of Choice Hotels’ 6,800 worldwide properties or vacation rentals. Earning bonus points is easy too, with extra perks on weekend stays, or purchases with Choice Hotels’ partners. You can also easily track and spend your points with the Choice Hotels mobile app, allowing you to find and book the best rates and manage reservations anywhere in the world. Start earning today with Choice Privileges!