Start with walkability, nearest transport, airport or station access, and the kind of evening you want outside the door. Then compare the room itself.
Read the map at human scale
A place can look central while sitting beside an uncomfortable road or far from useful food. Check the immediate streets and realistic walking routes.
Ask practical pre-arrival questions
Confirm check-in timing, address format, payment options, and how to contact the property. Those details matter more after a long journey.