subject: The Top Ways To Get Cheap Hotel Rooms [print this page] This means that if you can find a way to save money on your hotels, you can save quite a bit and possibly turn a fantasy trip into a realistically affordable one. Although hotel accommodation can be expensive, it doesnt have to be if you know where to look to find the best room at the cheapest price. Here are some great ways that you can find cheap hotel rooms for your next holiday:
Do a search for your destination city and your dates of travel on a price comparison website such as Kayak or Sidestep. The website will automatically check many other websites for you and compare the best prices.
Call the hotel directly and speak to someone behind the front desk. You can usually get offered better hotel deals this way than the rate that is advertised on the web. Make sure that you call the local number of the specific hotel and not the toll free number which will just be for the entire chain.
Dont be afraid to politely ask for a better rate when speaking to the hotel. Just say, "It is possible for me to get a discount?" They might just give it to you or upgrade you to a better room. Always be nice when negotiating a deal, because it makes the front desk clerk feel better about helping you. If they come back with a counter offer that is still too high, you can say "Hmm... that is still more than I am prepared to pay, I will book right now if you can offer me the room at..." and state your ideal rate. Some people are shy about asking for a better hotel rate, but the worst thing that can happen is that the hotel clerk says no and at least you gave it a try.
There are certain situations where you can ask for a cheaper rate, such as if you are visiting for a death or major illness in the family, or you qualify for a church rate, a government rate, or a weekend rate. You might also be eligible for cheap hotel rooms because of the company you work for. You can also try asking for senior, student, automobile club or frequent flyer discounts.
Try looking at boutique hotels and bed and breakfasts. These types of accommodation and usually smaller and run independently, meaning that they will not have the additional fees of more expensive hotels. They might lack some amenities, but make up for it in character and charm.
Travel on off-peak days such as during the middle of the week. Prices will often be much lower than they would be on the busy weekends.
The best times to get cheap hotel rooms are 60, 30, 14 and 7 days before your trip. Call back at each of these intervals to get a quote on the rate. Usually it is best to call in the evenings when the hotel is less busy with check-ins and are able to spend more time helping you.
Check in to the hotel late in the evening, as you might be able to ask for an upgrade to a nicer room that has no chance of being sold that night. Good luck finding cheap hotel deals and enjoy your holiday!
