I didn’t know we could book stays in hotels in the U.K. atm ?

[Lardlizard]

Planning a seaside trip, was thinking day trip, but I’ve seen on booking.com many hotels available to book next week
So has that been lifted as well now ?

No. They have specifically said you can drive to somewhere but cannot stay the night.

I wouldn’t give them any money. You won’t get it back. I think they are just bring chancers.

Business travel is still allowed, afaik. Obviously sometimes health workers or managers need to travel to other areas, for instance.

Even business travel is tricky. Dh has to go to a hearing in June, finding a hotel has been nigh on impossible. Apparently because it's Council related they can be classed as key workers in this scenario and have found a hotel that will accommodate them in that basis but that's taken a week to find.

I think they’re taking bookings “on the offchance” but whether or not they’ll be able to go ahead is another matter.

Many hotels on booking.com seem to be running a “no money now pay on arrival” so it can’t hurt if you fancy something in advance and cancel the day before.....

I forgot to say, double check the cancellation policy to make sure you can do it at the last minute for free

No offence meant here but do you really need to go to the seaside and stay in a hotel? We're still in lockdown and you don't know who's been in those hotels and just because you can do something doesn't mean you should...

We can drive for the day, but would rather stay overnight, I don’t know what’s going on with the hotels, we do have a Tent so I’m thinking of taking that

As far as I am aware you are not allowed to stay in a hotel or a tent or anywhere else.

You are allowed to visit somwhere but you have to travel home the same day.

I was thinking of booking a room in my hometown for a Christmas market. Travelodge where you can cancel on the day.

Today I had to face up to how unlikely there will be a Christmas market. Then dh said theres unlikely to be Christmas shopping. So bloody depressing!

I know places like Travel lodge have spaces but the last time I looked they said dont book unless your a key worker. I dont think they are open or will open anytime soon. I might cling to some hope for December but that's fading too 😭

Lego look on booking.com there’s loads of hotels available book, premier inn won’t you let book before 4th July

Hotels are open for workers only.

You are not allowed to stay overnight for leisure purposes.

No only some one them are for key workers

Anyway my dh is a keyworker

If my husband has to return to work (teacher) I’m seriously thinking of booking him into the Travelodge within walking distance of his college so he doesn’t have to travel 40 miles on the train every day.

Some hotels state they are only open for key workers, yes. But the others that are open are not allowed to take tourists, only long stay residents (often homeless) or otherS who are having to travel for work purposes, not leisure.

I wouldn't call a trip to the seaside 'essential travel'. Lockdown has been eased, not lifted. Can you not wait a bit longer?

They're open for keyworkers who need them for their work, not for keyworkers who fancy a weekend away from home.

www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-advice-for-accommodation-providers

Note the guidelines include campsites so don't bother with the tent.

It’s not essential travel only anymore

You can’t stay overnight. It’s that simple

Day trips are allowed. Staying overnight is not

You are not listening.

Non essential travel is allowed in some circumstances eg to visit an outdoor space. Staying overnight is NOT allowed, it was made very clear and hotels/campsites etc are only allowed to provide accommodation to those travelling for work, the homeless, someone who is unable to return to their home eg they’ve been flooded or someone whose permanent residence Is the hotel/campsite.

1.9 Are day trips and holidays ok? Can people stay in second homes?
Day trips to outdoor open space, in a private vehicle, are permitted. You should practise social distancing from other people outside your household.

Leaving your home - the place you live - to stay at another home for a holiday or other purpose is not allowed. This includes visiting second homes.

Premises such as hotels and bed and breakfasts will remain closed, except where providing accommodation for specific reasons set out in law, such as for critical workers where required for a reason relating to their work.

Here's the relevant bit of the advice after the loosening of restrictions.

^ 1.9 Are day trips and holidays ok? Can people stay in second homes?
Day trips to outdoor open space, in a private vehicle, are permitted. You should practise social distancing from other people outside your household.
Leaving your home - the place you live - to stay at another home for a holiday or other purpose is not allowed. This includes visiting second homes.
Premises such as hotels and bed and breakfasts will remain closed, except where providing accommodation for specific reasons set out in law, such as for critical workers where required for a reason relating to their work.^

www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

It's unambiguous. Day trip if you want, no overnight stay.