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# What I Like About Making Reservations on Booking.com
- URL: https://daysofadomesticdad.com/reservations-on-booking-com/
- Published: 2015-04-14T03:01:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-05T21:38:09.000Z
- Author: Colby
- Tags: Review, Travel, Tech, Family Travel, Hotel, #Migrated-1767643812311, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-05 14:10

##### Disclaimer: I was provided with a hotel room for a night in exchange for a review of [Booking.com](http://www.booking.com/). All experiences and opinions are my own.

**Travel much? Do you like to over pay on hotel bookings?** Of coarse not! All of us work hard for our money, and like to keep as much as possible. So like you, I am normally scouring the internet for the best place to save money. For instance, I make my reservations on Booking.com for most of my [family vacations](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/how-to-plan-the-perfect-family-vacation/). The customer service and website have yet to fail me in the past couple years I have been using it.

![Booking](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/booking-2.jpg)

## Why I Make Reservations on Booking.com

1. **Reviews** \- Just like anything else I do online, I read online reviews of product and services. I prefer Booking.com's [reviews](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/category/reviews/). Their number one thing they list is cleanliness, then comfort, location facilities, staff, and etc.
2. **Versatility** \- Sometimes, it’s nice to think outside the box when it comes to an overnight stay. Booking.com can not only find you a hotel, but they can also help you book a bed and breakfast, guest house, hostel, or holiday home. With 620,039 properties in 76,258 destinations in 211 countries worldwide, you can definitely expect the locations to be versatile.
3. **Best Price Guaranteed** \- If you find your reservation on another website at a lower rate, contact their [customer care](http://www.booking.com/general.en-us.html?aid=309654;label=hotels-english-en-caus-GZA2Q6qr19pG4hubuxWMAQS45957815932%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2623%2C000%3Aac%3Aap2t1%3Ane%7Bne;sid=7e6f74d5b0a0f20a544168d87f678ecd;dcid=4;tmpl=docs/customer%5Fservice;click%5Fthrough%5Fbpg=1) team right away.
4. **Manage Your Bookings Online** \- It's easy to cancel, make changes or send a request to the property.
5. **Easy To Use** \- Lastly, the [website ](http://www.booking.com/)is self explanatory and easy to use.

## Our Stay at the Waterfront Hotel a Joie De Vivre Hotel

Our most recent hotel reservation with Booking.com was at the Waterfront Hotel a Joie De Vivre Hotel in Oakland. We enjoyed our stay at the Waterfront Hotel a Joie De Vivre Hotel. The group of us that stayed there were pleased with the location, [services](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/sage-services/), and how well the hotel was kept.

![Waterfront Hotel](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/waterfront-hotel-2.jpg)

The rooms were spacious and very clean.

A view of the Port of Oakland was a pleasant sight, from our room.

![Waterfront Hotel a Joie De Vivre Hotel](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/waterfront-hotel-a-joie-de-vivre-hotel-5.jpg)

> *Comfortable, modern, and stylish, our rooms and suites offer balconies, fireplaces, and views of the San Francisco Bay. They’re the perfect place to begin your daily adventure.*

> ALL ROOMS INCLUDE:

- 37” flat-screen TV (unless otherwise noted)
- iPod docking stations
- Desk area
- Pro Terra luxurious bath amenities
- Complimentary in-room coffee & tea
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Complimentary wine and cheese hour during the week
- Free Wi-Fi