Lodging

There are many options for clean, safe and lovely lodgings in Bangladesh. Five-star international chain hotels are situated in the two main cities. As well, one can always stay in smaller, locally owned three-star hotels, which are less expensive. These hotels are known for being clean and safe and usually have a restaurant, room service, a pool and hotel parking. A traveler should never use a motel since they are predominantly used for unsafe and illegal activities such as prostitution. An attractive alternative to booking a hotel is to rent a guest house. These are usually only advertised by word of mouth and can be rented for a relatively inexpensive rate. Some travelers, when renting a guest house, hire a chef for the duration of a visit.