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Every other booking site claims to offer you the 'best' deal in town. If you are making a booking make sure you are looking at the right places. Here is a lowdown on how to go about finding the best hotel deal for you online.
Hotel location
Sounds like a no brainer but yes the very thing to consider is where are you going to stay. If you are travelling by train, it makes sense to choose a place next to the railway station. There is no joy in talking about saving money on hotel booking if you have to pay through your nose in taxi fares for reaching the hotel in the first place.
If you are flying it makes sense to consider hotels that offer a free pickup service from the airport or
are on the airport bus route. Airport hotels can be of value only when you have an early morning flight or a late night flight.
Compare, compare and compare hotel prices
Compare prices of different hotels using hotel price comparison tools which will help you make the best choice with a set of results all in one place.
Special offers
It can also help if you take a look at the official hotel website and see if they have any ongoing special offers. Many hotels have a loyalty points program that can help you get discounts if you plan to use the same hotel more than once during your travel.
Social Media
Most hotels are connecting with their customers nowadays through social media and offer special deals and discount coupons online. Even booking sites are using social media which might help you get further discounts on a deal which has already been identified by you as a cheapest deal available.
Read the fine print
Is your hotel giving you free wi-fi usage? Or are they charging you extra for it?
Is breakfast included in the room rate or is extra?
What if you don't use the gym or the spa? Do you get a discount?
Find out all about it before booking your room.
Budget travel
Budget travel has different connotations for different people as budgets would differ but if you are backpacking and luxury is not an option for you, you might consider looking at hostels to stay in. If you are 30 or below, a membership in youth hostels would help you avail of discounts and other benefits.
