7 Tips to Get the Best Deal Booking a Hotel
We've got a former front desk manager on hand who will tell you how to book a hotel room
1. Time your booking
On any given day, prices can fluctuate based on whether the hotel thinks it will be able to fill its rooms for the night. Your best time to book is usually within 24 hours of the stay, when hotels slash prices to avoid vacant rooms
2. Ask nicely for an upgrade
Instead of booking the fanciest room in the place, reserve a lower-rate room and then ask for an upgrade. If you're traveling at an off-peak time, you have a higher chance of moving up to a vacant, better room at check-in
3. Use any flexibility you might have
If you are flexible about the date of your stay, investigate different days of the week or an alternative week
4. Shopping around
Compare rates at various hotels. Independent travelers recommend using online search engines like Hotellook app for better deals
5. Put more people in a room
Family rooms are common, and putting four in a quad is much cheaper than two doubles. Many doubles come with a double bed and a sliver of a single, so a third person pays very little
The DON’TS of booking a hotel room
6. Don't consume above your needs
A two-star hotel is not necessarily a bad value. On holiday, all you need is good location, comfy bed & Wi-Fi
7. Don't only rely on the traditional booking sites as they're charging hotels 20-49% commission
There are some other fantastic apps like Hotellook that offer better price - up to 35% savings comparing to traditional booking sites