0 Great Hotel Deals: How to Use the Web to Find the Best Prices

For many people vacations are a time to splurge. You work hard, and it's time to take the fruits of that hard work (money) and enjoy it for a little bit. But for me vacations are a time to save. And frankly, I think that gives me more opportunities to travel than many other people.

Everything on your vacation is going to be marked up a ton, so saving money isn't always that hard. Sometimes you can save a lot of money simply by asking for a lower price. It does actually happen.

Problems You'll Face

When most people book a hotel room, they don't think about how much they could be saving. They might use a price comparison website to compare the prices on different hotels, or make a bid that hotels have the option of filling. For many people, they look at the prices, what the hotel includes, and that's it. They do a minimal amount of research. Few people pay attention to reviews, and what comments people have had in the past, which is the biggest secret to finding great deals.

Another problem is that price comparison websites don't always show the lowest prices. They'll show the lowest prices that they can find, which can make a difference. Many people miss out on better deals because they don't book through the right website.

Finding High Quality Options

Personally, I don't think that enough people make their hotel reservations based on quality. I think people pay a lot more attention to price. And it's not just about the star rating of the hotel. You need to know how other people feel about their visits. How satisfied were they? Would they go again? Those are questions you need to know the answer to.

Basically what I'm saying is that you should always check the reviews before you visit. If you're going to pay a couple hundred dollars for a room (sometimes even thousands), then you should get to stay at a decent hotel. Most price comparison websites publish reviews about the hotels you're looking at, but sometimes not many people have commented on them. If not, Trip Advisor almost always has great reviews that you can check out before you book the hotel.

Check to see how satisfied other people were with their stay, and see if it's worth your time. Sometimes, you might get a better experience by staying at a cheaper 2 star hotel than you would at a more expensive 3 star option

How to Find the Best Deals

You need to do some price comparisons. However, there are hundreds of websites that will help you compare hotel prices. Some are better than others. Make sure to check out this article on WorldWidely.com that counts down the three best. It goes into great depth about different websites and what they do that helps you save money. Click here to see it.

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0 Finding Hotel Deals: Your Complete Guide to Finding the Best Deals

How much would you expect to pay for an average hotel room, during an average vacation. For me, the number $500 pops into my head. In my experience, that seems to be what a hotel room costs for an entire vacation. Obviously, it depends on where you're going, and how long you're going to stay ther, but I think that's a reasonable estimate.

But, regardless of how you look at it you're spending a lot of money, and there are a lot of things that can go wrong. First, you don't want to pay too much. If you can avoid spending an extra $100 then that's definitely something you'll want to do.

But that's not my biggest concern. My biggest concern is that you get a good deal on a place you like. If you're going to spend hundreds of dollars on a hotel room (perhaps even thousands) then you should at least be able to stay at a plce you like. And that's what I'm going to talk about in this article. How can you find a hotel that you're going to be satisfied with, and give yourself the biggest bang for your buck.

The Mistake Most People Make

When people are looking at the quality of a hotel, they usually pay attention to the star rating. Although star rating can be a good indicator of quality, it's not the only factor.

The problem is that star ratings are assigned by organizations, and don't reflect everybody's opinion. Star ratings can also be influenced by the area around a hotel, so if you have a great hotel but not a lot around it, then it's possible that that will be shown in the star rating.

The Simple (Yet Effective) Solution

One of the things that I would recommend is paying more attention to people's reviews. When you're booking a hotel, most price comparison websites will publish reviews in addition to the star rating (you can also look at Trip Advisor). Pay attention to the comments and watch for any glaring issues.

How This Helps you Save Money

One of the things that you'll notice is that unless something is really unique about the hotel, then lower star options are more affordable then higher star options. And if you pay attention to the reviews, then you might see that the lower star options are offering just as good of an experience as the higher star options. It's also a good bet that the lower star option is a little bit cheaper.

Basically what I'm saying is that you're looking for diamonds in the rough. Diamonds in the rough are hotels that offer a great experience at a great price And isn't that what you're really after? A great experience?

Where to Find the Best Hotel Deals

The easiest way to find the best hotel deals is to look at a price comparison website. However, some are going to show different prices than others. It's actually possible to miss out on savings because you booked through one website in not another. There's a great article at WorldWidely.com about the top 3 places to book a hotel. Click here to check it out.

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1 comments How to Find the Best Hotel Deals - Common Mistakes

One of the most frustrating things about making a hotel reservation is the fact that there's a strong chance you'll overpay. Hotels are one of the most costly aspects of your vacation, and the last thing that you want to do is pay more than you have to. In this article I wanted to go over some of the common mistakes the people make when they're booking their hotels, and talk about how it prevents you from getting the best deal possible.

Mistake #1: Paying too Much Attention to Star Rating

The star rating of a hotel can be a great measure of the hotel's quality. The higher the stars, the better experience you're likely to have.

The problem with the star rating is that it's assigned by an organization and doesn't really tell you what other people experienced. If you're looking for a hotel, then it might be better to pay attention to the reviews other people have given, and the comments that they've made.

When I'm looking for a hotel, I tend to care a little less about the star rating, and more about the overall experience. Generally, lower star hotels are cheaper, and if they're offering a similar experience then it can be an opportunity to save money.

The last thing that you want is to overpay for a hotel that you don't even like. If you find that other people have been satisfied with their stay then it's more likely that you'll be satisfied with yours too. You won't know whether or not you'll like the hotel solely by the star rating.

Mistake #2: Not Thinking About Hidden Costs

What you'll find when you're booking a hotel is that price comparison websites (and hotel websites) are very good about telling you what your reservation includes. You'll generally know what amenities the hotel has, whether or not you can get Internet with your reservation, and sometimes what restaurants are in the area.

The problem is that they're not nearly as good at telling you what your reservation doesn't include. What are the hidden costs? And there's always going to be a few.

Also think about transportation. How close is your hotel to where you want to be? If you're going to be spending a lot of money on transportation, it might be more convenient to find a different hotel that's a little closer. It probably won't save you any money, but it will definitely be easier.

Mistake #3: Not Knowing Where to Find the Best Deals

Different websites are going to offer different rates on the same hotel. It's actually possible to miss out on savings because you booked through the wrong website.

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0 Best Hotel Deals: 3 Powerful Ways to Find a Lower Rate

Have you ever wondered how much you're overpaying for a hotel? The prices that even an average hotel will charge are enormous. No matter how much you try, and what you do, you're always going to pay more than you want to. And if you're planning on spending some time there, that total can be in the thousands.

However, that leaves a lot of room for savings, which you'll find many hotels are willing to offer. But how do you take advantage of them?

Tip #1: Travel During the Down Season

If you haven't selected the dates for your vacation yet, then you might want to consider traveling during the down season. During the down months, hotels are going to have more rooms available and will be more anxious to fill those rooms by offering discounts.

However, the great thing about this tip is that it will help you save money in other areas of your vacation as well. Hotels won't be the only ones seeing a decrease in customers. Other businesses will suffer from the same thing. You might be able to save some money on activities as well.

Tip #2: Look for the More Unknown and Unrecognized Hotels

When people travel to areas they're not familiar with, they generally stick to name brands. For many people they don't want to go off on a limb and accidentally get themselves a sub par room.

However, there are a couple of ways around it. For example, most price comparison websites are great about publishing reviews on hotels. Previous customers will also write comments about their stays, so you can get an idea of what to expect.

What you'll find is that many smaller hotel chains will offer lower prices. And if you pay attention to the reviews, you'll find that some of them even offer a better experience. You can get those reviews on most price comparison sites, and also from Trip Advisor, if you're still having trouble.

There have been a couple of times where I've seen two star hotels get 4 or 5 star ratings from their customers. Great deal in the making? I think so.

Tip #3: Book Through the Right Website

I touched on it a little bit earlier, but booking through the right website can save you a ton of money.

You'll see a bunch of different websites promising to give you the best deals on your hotels. The reality is that you're only going to get one best deal, and you need to find the website that's going to give that to you.

There's a great article on WorldWidely.com that talks about the best places to book a hotel. It gives a lot of great information about the websites and what they offer that others don't. Click the link to see it. It's definitely something you'll want to check out.

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