There’s both staff or self-check in, as well as a main communal area with tables and chairs, but with a quick beep of a button, I had my key card.
It is a bit disconcerting at first, being surrounded by industrial metal beams and white concrete pillars that appeared to be holding the place up.
Yet my ‘Cocoon’ – one of 206 rooms at this hotel – was exactly what I was looking for.
A huge double bed, cosy yellow lighting, and my own, albeit compact, ensuite bathroom complete with towels and toiletries.
Oh yes, and no window at all.
I was worried at first of my claustrophobia making this a difficult night, but I was surprised by how it didn’t affect me.
The bathrooms are small but fully equipped with everything you needIt was one of the best nights sleep in my life
While there are no TVs (leaning into the great sleep) there was WiFi so after a much-needed shower, I settled into bed to watch a quick bit of Netflix before almost instantly passing out.
The only noise? The occasional comforting rumble of a London Underground train passing by above.
The only downside is that I like to be woken up by natural light, something that obviously wasn’t doable here.
But this might be the most peaceful stay I’ve ever had at a London hotel, especially one so central.
So if you simply want an affordable base in the capital that is near all the sights, and the best nights sleep ever.
I’ll happily head back into my cosy cocoon.
Due to being a no frills hotel, there is no restaurant but there is a vending machine, or you can pay £18.90 extra for breakfast at the nearby 24-hour VQ restaurant.
And of course, every restaurant and fast food chain you can think of is on your doorstep too.
Other additional fees include luggage storage, ranging from £15-£80, or early and late check ins from £40 to £60.
IF you love both quaint English pubs and period films, then a stay at the Pilsley Inn is a must.
Here is everything you need to know about a stay at the pub in Derbyshire.
The Pilsley Inn in the village of Peak DistrictCredit: SuppliedRooms feature a high four-poster bed and rich fabricsCredit: Supplied
Where is the Pilsley Inn?
In a sleepy Peak District village, this charming country pub and hotel is on the Duke of Devonshire’s Chatsworth Estate with its stunning house and 1,000 acres of woods and parkland just a five-minute drive away.
What is the hotel like?
Known as The Devonshire Arms until a year ago, the hotel has been renamed with the addition of five new barn conversion rooms, designed by Lady Burlington.
Sign up for the Travel newsletter
Thank you!
Staff were warm, friendly and helpful, offering us a selection of nearby walks to make the most of the stunning Derbyshire countryside.
Dogs are welcome in the pub and to stay in the farmhouse and family rooms and there is free on-site parking.
There are 18 individually designed bedrooms either in the main inn or the converted adjoining barn and farmhouse.
We stayed in one of the farmhouse rooms.
Most of these rustic yet stylish spaces feature high four-poster beds, rich fabrics and plush bathrooms and come with a flatscreen TV, fridge and hot drink facilities and wifi, plus Chatsworth biscuits and toiletries.
Ground floor rooms also have an outside area to sit and soak up the countryside views.
The Chatsworth Experience package, from £124pp, includes overnight stay, dinner and breakfast along with tickets to Chatsworth House.
The Pilsley Arms offers a Chatsworth Experience where guests can tour the set location of Pride and PrejudiceCredit: JEN AND SIM BENSON
What is there to eat and drink?
Definitely eat here – the cosy restaurant, with tables around the bar area, serves classic British fare with food locally sourced from the Chatsworth Estate.
Sat near a roaring fire, we enjoyed carrot and coconut soup, duck breast with sweet potato croquettes and cherry sauce and Derbyshire beef and ale pie, all of which was delicious and well presented.
For breakfast, which is served in the restaurant, there are a range of continental or cooked options.
What else is there?
Stunning Chatsworth House, famously used as a location for the 2005 Pride And Prejudice movie, is close by and well worth a visit.
From May to October, The Pilsley Inn offers a Chatsworth Experience package that includes a tour of the house, which was a big highlight of our visit as well as the garden, parkland and farmyard with free parking.
Is it family friendly?
Find designated Family Rooms on the ground floor with bunk beds for 2 children and a children’s menu that even fussy kids will love – definitely ticks the boxes for a family friendly stay.
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
There are Farmhouse Rooms located on the ground floor and the Hilltop room has a walk-in shower making it easily accessible.
The Chatsworth Escapes team are also happy to talk through any specific needs.
COSY pub rooms, fantastic British food and nearby hikes – all the makings of a quintessential UK break.
So here’s everything you need to know about staying at the Welldiggers Arms.
Here’s everything to know about staying at the Welldiggers ArmsCredit: SuppliedWelldiggers Arms boasts country charm with warm and cosy interiorsCredit: Supplied
Where is the Welldiggers Arms?
On the outskirts of beautiful Petworth in Sussex, there are stunning views of the rolling South Downs National Park through the picture windows while enjoying the warm and cosy interiors.
What’s the hotel like?
The pub with rooms is packed with traditional country charm and a healthy dose of ‘sink into an armchair’ comfortable chic.
Sign up for the Travel newsletter
Thank you!
Recently refurbished, while the stone building might be 300 years old the décor is up to date.
Original features include the original namesake water well. Think enveloping and relaxing rural style.
The fourteen rooms – including dog and child friendly options – are all beautifully appointed and decked out with the kind of furnishings that look like they’ve been there forever, but you know that someone has given them a great deal of thought.
Think muted and matt rustic paint colours, patterned upholstery, Bramley toiletries and ‘spare room at a country house’ vibes.
Sizes range from Snug doubles to Signatures with private terraces. Or book the Superior suite and you’ll even find a claw rooted bath at the foot of the bed.
Choose between sleeping above the pub itself or if you prefer more peaceful acoustics opt for the annexe alongside.
It’s worth noting that not all have rolling green views, with some bedrooms overlooking the road alongside.
Rooms start from £99 per night, including breakfast. A Muddy Paws dog-friendly package starts from £130, including sausage brekkie for your mutt. See butcombe.com/the-welldiggers-arms-west-sussex/
Enjoy the comfort of gastropub food while staying at the pubCredit: Jake Eastham, �Jake EasthamThere are just 14 rooms, and you can even book special dog packages
What is there to eat and drink at the hotel?
Locals flock here to enjoy the delicious gastropub fare on offer so definitely stay put.
There’s a delicious, ever-changing menu of fresh and seasonal British dishes with as much produce as possible sourced locally.
From the bread with whipped butter to fish and chips with booze-laced Butcombe ale batter you are in for a treat.
The Sunday roast is famous – best enjoyed by a roaring fire if you can snag a coveted table.
Make sure you leave room for a pudding too as interesting ingredients have been used to give some classic choices a contemporary twist.
Try the Sticky Toffee Carrot Pudding, or perhaps the Yuze Crème Brulee.
What else is there?
As well as the incredible walks on your doorstep there’s plenty of other places to explore nearby.
National Trust owned Petworth House, with its famous deer park and a famed art collection, is just a short two mile drive away.
History buffs can devour the medieval displays at nearby Arundel Castle.
Shopaholics will be spoilt for interesting independent shops to browse in the picturesque town of Petworth itself.
Is it family friendly?
Families will definitely find the Welldiggers Arms to be family friendly with kids menus and ground floor rooms for easy access – so no dragging strollers up and down stairs.
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
Guests with needs for easy access will be able to find a selection of ground floor rooms with walk-in showers.
It is recommended to contact the bookings team before your stay to ensure your trip to Welldiggers Arms is as comfortable as possible.
THERE’s a universal rule of thumb that ‘you get what you pay for’ – so when I booked a £23 hotel in one of the UK’s most popular seaside destinations, I was definitely apprehensive.
It’s estimated that Blackpool has around 500 to 600 hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses. And with that many, the choice can be overwhelming.
I found a £23 hotel in BlackpoolCredit: Cyann Fielding
Scouting for the cheapest option, I came across The Vernon costing from just £23 – or £11.50 per person, per night.
While alarm bells ring when I find something this cheap – will it be clean, is it even real – after a couple minutes of hesitation I pressed the looming booking button.
Sign up for the Travel newsletter
Thank you!
Within 24 hours, my Booking.com reservation was confirmed, with a check-in time of 4pm and no further instructions.
The hotel itself lies on a street just off the main promenade and is only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the beach and the closest tram stop.
So when it comes to location, I really couldn’t have asked for better – far enough away from the hustle and bustle to not hear it, but close enough that I can enjoy it and pop back to the hotel in two ticks.
Standing outside the hotel, I could have easily mistaken it for a pub, with textured cream bricks, two large bay windows and a sign that has seen better days.
Though, it was still in a better shape than I had anticipated.
Stepping inside was rather like stepping back in time, with elaborate carpets, mahogany beams and textured plaster walls.
To check in, there was one man standing at an old counter with a notepad and pen at the ready.
With no computer in sight, I simply stated my name, which he then checked against his notepad and highlighted to signify that I had checked in.
Which means its costs from just £11.50 per personCredit: Cyann FieldingI stayed in a superior double, which had its own en suiteCredit: Cyann Fielding
Sometimes, the old school way is the simplest.
The old school theme continued when he handed me my keys (physical door keys rather than an electronic card) with one for the front door of the hotel and the other for my room.
The hotel has 15 rooms ranging from family options to singles, but I was staying in a ‘superior double’.
After a rather arduous 20 minute battle with the door lock, when it just would not open, I was in.
The room before me was flooded with light coming from a large window.
Mind you, you don’t get much of a glamorous view (not that I would’ve expected one for the price).
Instead, I peered out to see a flat grey roof, scattered with empty pill packets.
On the surface the room looked neat and tidy enough, and a decent size, with a double bed in the middle with two towels placed neatly at the end.
Deploying tactics learned from years of binge-watching Channel 4‘s Four in a Bed, I got straight to work.
The bed was comfortable and clean, with sufficient pillows on each side and there were no bed bugs in sight.
The room also has its own tea and coffee making facilitiesCredit: Cyann FieldingAnd downstairs there is a social room with a pool tableCredit: Cyann Fielding
But just when I felt pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness of the room, out of the corner of my eye I spotted a crescent in the carpet.
By the skirting board, there sat a rogue toenail clipping.
It felt like a budget hotel ‘rite of passage’, but it was definitely a souvenir I didn’t want from my time in Blackpool.
Two bedside tables also featured reading lamps, though the remains of two defunct wall lamps still hovered above them.
One wall boasted a TV and another had a full-length mirror.
By the window was also a chest of drawers where I found the kettle, tea, coffee and milk pots – of which there were plenty.
Expecting to find layers of crusty limescale, I popped the kettle lid and… nothing. It was spotless.
I was simultaneously disappointed and relieved – so far, so good, I thought to myself.
Then onto the en suite. While ultimately outdated with a cream-coloured bathroom suite, it was notably clean.
As if they knew I would inspect the cleanliness of the toilet (I was taking this very seriously), the seat was already lifted up to reveal a perfectly polished bowl.
The shower had the same clean sheen.
In fact, the only things to note in the bathroom were a broken tile, a slightly scruffy window seal and a watermark on the ceiling.
Overall, the hotel was pretty clean apart from a couple of thingsCredit: Cyann FieldingIt it is just a couple minute walk from the main promenade and beachCredit: Cyann Fielding
Just don’t expect any complimentary shower gel, shampoo or conditioner…
Obviously for this price you don’t get breakfast, but downstairs you can make the most of a social room with a large pool table and even an in-house pub.
Now, I’ve stayed in some pretty grotty places and I’ve also experienced my fair share of hostels.
While I am young, I might still opt for the hostel especially as these tend to be part of big chains that set a standard.
But if I wanted privacy, then The Vernon wouldn’t put me off.
While my experience wasn’t awful, it is worth noting other guests who have recently stayed have left reviews commenting that the milk in the room was out of date, some of the beds are uncomfortable and despite advertising there is a hairdryer in each room, there isn’t in some.
But for the price, and its location, can you really argue at any of the hotel’s imperfections? Personally, I think not.
NOT ready for the World Cup to end? Well, why don’t you book into a football-themed hotel?
With England heading to the semi-final and the final less than a week away, there could be no better time to book yourself into a football-themed hotel – so here are four of the best themed football hotels in the UK.
There are a number of hotels with either football activities or a football theme across the UK you can stay atCredit: Refer to source
The Grove, Hertfordshire
The Grove in Hertfordshire runs football campsCredit: Refer to sourceThe next one takes place between August 25 and 27Credit: Refer to source
This five-star hotel sits on a 300-acre estate in the countryside and as well luxury rooms, there’s also a spa and walled garden.
The hotel offers its own football escapes, with a coach course led by former Premier League players and UEFA coaches.
Sign up for the Travel newsletter
Thank you!
The next camp takes place between August 25 and 27.
Each football escape includes a two-night stay in the West Wing of the hotel, breakfast at The Glasshouse, a number of outdoor activities, access to the spa and kids club as well as the football camp.
The hotel’s ’99 rooms’ celebrate the 1998 to 1999 football season where Manchester United won three major trophies.
Each room has football-themed artwork, framed shirts and memorabilia from the season.
A one-night stay for a family of four between July 25 and 26 costs from £250.
Hilton at St George’s Park
Hilton at St George’s Park sits in the grounds of The Football Association’s National Football CentreCredit: Refer to sourceWhen families stay, you even get exclusive use of the football pitch for an hour, with training gear and a £10 voucher to spend on merchCredit: Refer to source
The four-star Hilton at St George’s Park is in The National Forest, Staffordshire.
It sits in the grounds of The Football Association’s National Football Centre.
The hotel boasts 228 rooms in total, as well as a spa, pool and even a Starbucks.
When families stay, you even get exclusive use of the football pitch for an hour, with training gear and a £10 voucher to spend on merch.
A one-night stay for a family of four between August 5 and 6, costs from £281.
Blackpool FC Hotel
Blackpool FC Hotel has rooms looking onto Bloomfield Road StadiumCredit: Refer to sourceThough, you’ll have to close your curtains for the duration of a matchCredit: Refer to source
This four-star hotel is located directly inside the Bloomfield Road Stadium in Blackpool.
Inside, there are 66 rooms with pitch views – but there is a catch.
Due to FA rules, you will have close your curtains 90 minutes before a match starts and keep them closed for the duration of the game. So unless you have a ticket to the game, you’re likely to miss out.
The hotel also boasts a fitness centre, spa and restaurant.
A one-night stay for a family of four between July 25 and 26, costs from £338.
PLANS for a huge aquadrome with slides, party rooms and padel courts have been confirmed.
The proposed £60million site would be located in a major UK market town.
Sign up for the Travel newsletter
Thank you!
The proposed facility includes brand new water slides and gym equipmentCredit: UnknownIf plans are approved, the leisure site could be opened within the next three yearsCredit: Unknown
A brand new Aquadrome could come to Basingstoke, in Hampshire, after the council confirmed a contract has been signed with Places Leisure to manage the site.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council said that work will now begin to finalise the design of the water and leisure complex, ahead of submitting the planning permission this autumn.
According to the plans, the new £60million centre is set to include a 25-metre competition pool, a leisure park with slides, a 150-station gym, indoor play and party rooms.
A luxury health suite, Reformer Pilates studio and padel tennis courts have also been proposed.
If approved, the complex will be built in a new location on the leisure park, with an expected completion date of 2029.
The existing Aquadrome will remain open until the new facility is completed.
Places Leisure – who operate over 90 leisure facilities across the UK – will also take over the management of Basingstoke Golf Centre & Knights Realm Adventure Golf and Tadley Health & Fitness Centre from 2027.
The town‘s existing Aquadrome opened more than 24 years ago in 2002, and is currently run by Serco and Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust.
At the time plans were announced, Dan Walker, business development director at Places Leisure, said: “The new landmark leisure destination is an investment in health and wellbeing for the entire community.
“We look forward to working closely with local partners, colleagues, residents and community groups to shape a facility that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of the area.”
The new Aquadrome forms part of a wider regeneration of the leisure park, which includes new play areas, nature trails, a “flexible use” plaza and cultural hub.
READY to swap the school run for a family getaway?
Young’s Rooms is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a two-night family escape to The Crown in Chertsey, the ultimate home-away-from-home conveniently located near the thrills of Thorpe Park and a 20-minute drive from Chessington World of Adventures.
Sign up for the Travel newsletter
Thank you!
Credit: Supplied by PR
Forget cookie-cutter corporate rooms, The Crown in Chertsey promises comfort and personality.
Think beautifully-designed bedrooms with plenty of space for the whole crew to kick back and relax.
While grown-ups can enjoy bubble baths and honesty bars, kids will be kept occupied with their very own ‘Borrow Boxes’, brimming with books, toys, activities and games to keep the boredom at bay.
Downstairs, the pub is the heart of the action.
Whether you’re fuelling up with a hearty breakfast or tucking into a three-course feast of homemade pies and fresh seafood, it’s all about seasonal British produce that deliver on flavour.
And yes, the Sunday roasts come with bottomless Yorkshires and gravy – enough to satisfy even the hungriest little explorers!
Credit: Supplied by PR
The prize is:
Two-night stay for a family of four at The Crown in Chertsey
Three course meal per person, including a bottle of wine of up to £50 value for adults, and juices and soft drinks for kids (as guided by GM) on one evening
Family breakfast before checkout on both days
Enter below and good luck!
To win, enter using the form below by 11:59pm on July 4, 2026.
OUR Spotlight On column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in some of the most popular holiday destinations – as well as some lesser-known areas.
This week we’re shining a spotlight light on Kotor Bay in Montenegro, one of Europe’s most spectacular yet underrated seaside escapes.
Sign up for the Travel newsletter
Thank you!
Here’s everything you need to know about a trip to Kotor Bay this summerCredit: Alamy
The Sun’s Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey recently visited Montenegro.
She said: “The country’s coastal resorts are all stunning, sitting on the turquoise waters.
“But Kotor Bay is a must visit – even if just for a quick stroll around the town.
“One of the most unusual spots is the Kotor Cats Museum, based on the many animals that roam the streets.”
Kotor Old Town is the bay’s beating heart, with cobbled alleys, Venetian palaces and fortress walls.
Then a short walk along the waterfront towards Dobrota takes you past a public lido, stone swimming platforms and little cafés right on the water – a calm stretch that’s also one of the safest spots in the bay for an easy sea swim.
A short hop around the bay, Perast is impossibly picturesque, with its baroque houses and tiny islets.
From the harbour, small boats take about ten minutes to reach Our Lady of the Rocks, the postcard-pretty church sitting on its own artificial island.
The historic Ladder of Kotor rises directly behind the Old Town – a zig-zag mule trail with big views the higher you go.
Or head further inland to Lovcen National Park, where the road climbs towards the Njego Mausoleum and its 360-degree mountain panorama.
The Vrmac Ridge trail, between Kotor and neighbouring Tivat Bay, is another great option, an old military road with superb views over both sides of the coast.
Tour operator Untravelled Paths can fix up guided trips taking in everything from honey farms to white water rafting on the Tara river.
Tivat is a great jumping off point for other coastal townsCredit: Alamy
This unique winery ages its bottles underwater for a flavour like nothing on land. Bottles are lowered roughly 20 metres to the seabed in metal cages and left to age for about a year.
Travellers can join a guided dive to racks of barnacle-covered bottles on the seabed, then sample the results back on shore.
BEST VIEW
The bar Monte 1350 crowns the upper station of the new Kotor-Lovcen cable car, its terrace looking straight down over the bay and out towards the Adriatic.
Visitors can sip a cold drink while watching the sunlight shift across the bay or stay to catch the sunset.
RATED RESTAURANT
Galion is Kotor’s standout dining spot, with one of the most romantic waterfront settings in Montenegro.
The glass-walled restaurant juts out over the water, giving diners views of the bay while they enjoy fresh seafood and local wines.
Perfect for a special evening without the hefty prices of other Med hotspots.
Perast town is a peaceful escape from the other busier townsCredit: Alamy
BEST BAR
Evergreen Jazz Club is a cosy, dimly-lit spot with exposed brick walls and live music ranging from acoustic sets and blues to Balkan fusion.
Its great-value drinks are enjoyed by friendly locals and travellers.
HOTEL PICK
Klinci Village Resort on Lustica peninsula is a peaceful spot with rustic charm, sea views and Montenegrin hospitality, with rooms from around £80 per night.
For something more budget-friendly, Hotel Vardar in Kotor offers comfortable rooms and a prime location near the Old Town from around £60 per night.
FANCY staying in a hotel that’s so big it feels like a docked cruise ship?
Well, you are in luck, as Hotel Gołębiewski Pobierowo in Poland will open next week with a staggering 1,240 rooms in total, making it one of the largest hotels in Europe.
Sign up for the Travel newsletter
Thank you!
Hotel Gołębiewski Pobierowo in Poland will open on June 17Credit: Facebook
Spread across 13 floors, the cruise ship-like hotel actually boasts more rooms than the total population of Pobierowo itself (1,000 people).
Inside the hotel – which officially opens on June 17 – guests will find 50-square-metre rooms, most with a balcony.
And the Baltic Sea Beach is just 150 metres from the hotel, so you couldn’t be closer to the sand.
If you don’t like getting sandy toes, then the hotel also has a 104-metre-long pool, a waterpark, indoor pools, whirlpools and saunas.
For kids wanting to have some fun, there are also waterslides and a children’s area.
One slightly more unusual feature of the hotel is a salt grotto.
Inside, there will be 1,240 rooms across 13 floorsCredit: FacebookThe hotel will also feature a number of attractions for families including a waterparkCredit: Facebook
Adults wanting to relax a little can enjoy live piano music in the lobby as well.
But the hotel’s offerings don’t stop there.
It also boasts climbing walls, a cinema and a bowling alley – so you’ll never run out of fun things to do.
Forgot something? You needn’t worry as the five-star hotel also has a supermarket for guests.
TAKING a cheeky croissant or two away from the buffet for a midday snack in your cabin seems harmless – but one cruise ship is cracking down on it.
Costa Cruises has said it will start fining passengers €60 (£50) who take buffet food away to eat it in their rooms.
Sign up for the Travel newsletter
Thank you!
Costa Cruises say the fine is to ensure ‘guest safety’ which is its ‘top priority”Credit: AlamyIts passengers who take buffet food to their cabins could face a £50 fineCredit: Alamy
Follow The Sun’s award-winning travel team on Instagram and Tiktok for top holiday tips and inspiration @thesuntravel.
Costa Cruises recently told its passengers that they will be implementing the ‘cleaning fee’ if it finds evidence of anyone eating buffet food outside of the designated dining areas.
The cruise line told Sun Travel that “guestsafety and well-beingare our top priority.”
They continued to say: “On a limited number of specific sailings, onboard communication was shared as a preventive and deterrent measure, in line with our existing policies, to encourage guests to [have] responsible behavior.
“Costa Cruises remains committed to ensuring a high-quality, safe and enjoyable experience for all guests on board.”
The new policy is only for food being taken out of the dining areas, not room service, which is available 24-hours a day.
The news of the fines has been met with both positivity and criticism by cruise-goers.
On an Instagram post by unrealcruises, there were plenty of comments, one said: “Zero chance I’d pay that fine. Make breakfast in bed for my wife every morning by bringing food back. Who cares where you eat the included food.”
The new fine has had mixed reactions from passengersCredit: Alamy
Another stated that they enjoyed eating food from the comfort of their balcony.
However others have said that it will be good as there’s “nothing worse than plates and cups lining the hallways”.
Costa Cruises, a brand owned by Carnival Corporation, is based in Italy, and offers sailings through the Mediterranean, Caribbean and South America.
It also heads to Asia, the Canaries, Northern Europe including the fjords – and there are mini cruises too.
The AHLA said hotels spent years preparing and have made “significant investments” based upon official projections.
A study commissioned by Fifa,, external released last year, predicted that in the US the World Cup could create 185,000 jobs, adding $17.2bn (£12.7bn) in gross domestic product.
The hotels were planning for an influx of international travellers, who book longer stays with a higher spend.
But the AHLA said fewer overseas fans “threatens the broader economic impact” with just over three weeks until the opening game on 11 June.
The AHLA said the large-scale bookings made by Fifa in all cities “shaped revenue forecasts, staffing plans and preparations”.
It said this booking policy “manufactured artificial demand” and masked the fact that tourist flow is going to be lower than predicted.
Up to 70% of rooms reserved by Fifa in Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Seattle have been cancelled, the AHLA said.
In a statement Fifa rejected the AHLA’s claims and said it had followed agreements made with hotel chains.
“All room releases were conducted in line with contractually agreed timelines with hotel partners – a standard practice for an event of this scale,” a Fifa spokesperson said.
“In many cases, room releases were made ahead of established deadlines to further accommodate requests from hotels.
“Throughout the planning process, Fifa’s accommodations team maintained consistent discussions with hotel stakeholders, including room block adjustments, agreeing to rates, confirming room types and regular reporting, supported by townhall and ongoing communication.”
Prices spiked after the draw was made, as soon as fans knew which cities their teams would be in.
There has been a gradual fall since then, reportedly by a further 20% in recent weeks.
But this could be too late to entice fans back.
Hotel prices in cities like Boston are still more than $300 (£224) a night, and most fans are working to a lower budget.
Chris Hancock, an England fan who has been to four World Cups, told BBC Sport that his group of five are travelling on an accommodation budget of $75 (£56) per person per night.
They will hire a car in each city and book a mix of hotels and Airbnb accommodation between 45 minutes to an hour away.
“We always tend to stay out of town a little bit and cut the cost that way, so we’re not in the middle of Dallas, Boston or New York,” Hancock said.
“If you’re out of the city centres where everything’s happening, you can get some cheaper deals.
“We’re working within that budget. And at the minute we should be well under that.”
The AHLA told BBC Sport it “expects occupancy to strengthen in June and July”.
“We know that many fans are still waiting on tickets and schedules to become clearer before finalising plans,” a spokesperson said.
“We believe bookings will pick up in the weeks ahead. Hotels are ready to welcome guests and ensure that they have the best possible experience.”
Airbnb says the World Cup is on course to be the “biggest hosting event in Airbnb’s history”, overtaking the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
Hotels might need to rely on making gains in the knockout rounds, when fans have to make bookings at short notice.
But the World Cup seems unlikely to bring in the revenue that was being predicted.
