Editorial Policy

Top Stay Guide maintains strict editorial independence. Our hotel recommendations are never influenced by payment, advertising, or affiliate relationships.

Independence

No hotel, tourism board, or brand pays to appear in our guides. Every recommendation is selected purely on editorial merit — guest reviews, location, value, and consistency.

Research process

We use the following criteria when evaluating hotels:

• Minimum 50 verified guest reviews on Booking.com or equivalent platform
• Overall guest score of 7.5 or above (out of 10) on Booking.com
• Strong recent review trend (last 6 months)
• Clear and fair cancellation policy
• Accurate photo representation
• Competitive pricing at the time of publication

Affiliate links

We participate in the Booking.com affiliate programme. Links marked with “Booking.com” earn us a commission when a booking is completed. This commission does not affect our editorial decisions.

Accuracy & updates

Hotel prices, availability, and amenities change frequently. We update our guides regularly, but always verify the latest details on Booking.com before booking. Publication and update dates are shown on every article.

Corrections

If you spot an error or outdated information, please email contact@topstayguide.com. We aim to correct factual errors within 48 hours.