Comments on: How to Get a Complimentary Stay as a Travel Blogger

By: Joe Patrick

Joe Patrick — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:23:13 +0000

Great insights, especially the idea that a complimentary stay is a value exchange rather than simply a free night. For travel platforms and brands working with bloggers, I think the same principle applies: the best collaborations happen when the creator, property, and audience are genuinely aligned. The advice on having a media kit, approaching the right contact, and clearly outlining the value you can provide is especially useful for newer travel creators. Building those relationships can create much more valuable opportunities than simply asking for a free stay.

By: Misa Gjone

Misa Gjone — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:31:39 +0000

A very detailed and helpful post. Thanks for sharing, Charlie!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:39:39 +0000

Thanks Charlie, I am just starting out as a spa reviewer and although it is different than hotel stays, I found this article helpful. It’s tough at the start, when you are just building up social media, but I think politeness with a sprinkle of confidence helps when approaching businesses. Nice article.

By: Maricel

Maricel — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:28:41 +0000

Thank you Charlie! This is great! I am also just finding the nerve to approach hotels and was looking for some guides. Glad I stumbled upon your site. @globetrottingfilipina.com

By: sophie nadeau

sophie nadeau — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:01:08 +0000

Thank you so much for this guide: was totally looking for something like this when I stumbled on your article! :)

By: Dean

Dean — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 02:18:00 +0000

It goes to show that if you write a good post that answers a question that a lot of people have then it will stay popular for a long time.
Thank you for this information Charlie, I am now at the point you were when you first wrote this post and am about to send off my first requests. It was great to read the ideas you present and so much more useful than others I found which basically say “copy this email template and hotels will be fighting over you to get you to stay”.
Not very likely but now I have a much better idea of how to approach them. Thanks again.

By: Charlie on Travel

Charlie on Travel — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 19:01:01 +0000

In reply to Cicely. Glad it worked for you, Cicely! Hope that the stay/reviewing goes well :)

By: Cicely

Cicely — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 02:02:39 +0000

Great post!!! Just did it and got a room :)

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:27:10 +0000

Great post! Going to have to give this a try.

By: Hun

Hun — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:52:03 +0000

Great post! That’s very useful. It is the exact information I was looking for! Thanks a lot for sharing xoxo

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