Comments on: The Secret to Great Hotel Deals http://www.havepack.com/the-secret-to-great-hotel-deals/ Travel tips and stories for backpackers, budget travelers, and those wanting to discover the world through something more than a simple vacation. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:44:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Shane Brown http://www.havepack.com/the-secret-to-great-hotel-deals/#comment-1535 Shane Brown Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:47:34 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1025#comment-1535 Great article. I find that I usually book my accommodation well in advance (part of the process of getting psyched up for the trip), which often causes headaches down the line - I more often than not change dates, destinations etc - resulting in a significant losses of deposits, but I'm trying to change my habits and just rock up and find a place, and it's worked out pretty well for me so far. Great article. I find that I usually book my accommodation well in advance (part of the process of getting psyched up for the trip), which often causes headaches down the line – I more often than not change dates, destinations etc – resulting in a significant losses of deposits, but I’m trying to change my habits and just rock up and find a place, and it’s worked out pretty well for me so far.

]]> By: Tips for Planning a Successful Trip | Have Pack, Will Travel http://www.havepack.com/the-secret-to-great-hotel-deals/#comment-1392 Tips for Planning a Successful Trip | Have Pack, Will Travel Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:07:40 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1025#comment-1392 [...] mentioned before that I don’t like to book someplace to sleep beyond my first night of arrival. Although I’ve had nothing but good luck with hostels and budget hotels while traveling, I [...] [...] mentioned before that I don’t like to book someplace to sleep beyond my first night of arrival. Although I’ve had nothing but good luck with hostels and budget hotels while traveling, I [...]

]]> By: Daniel http://www.havepack.com/the-secret-to-great-hotel-deals/#comment-1100 Daniel Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:41:27 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1025#comment-1100 Walking up late in the afternoon and inquiring about a price also opens up the haggle factor. If it's easy enough to do, and you have the time and patience, it's usually good to check out two or three places. A quote in hand provides signficant leverage. It's something I wouldn't hesitate to do in a place I've been, but admittedly I'm a bit of a chicken when pulling into a unexplored city. My nesting instincts usually drive me to taking the first nice-looking spot early on, even if it means falling victim to the touts! Walking up late in the afternoon and inquiring about a price also opens up the haggle factor. If it’s easy enough to do, and you have the time and patience, it’s usually good to check out two or three places. A quote in hand provides signficant leverage. It’s something I wouldn’t hesitate to do in a place I’ve been, but admittedly I’m a bit of a chicken when pulling into a unexplored city. My nesting instincts usually drive me to taking the first nice-looking spot early on, even if it means falling victim to the touts!

]]> By: Travel-Writers-Exchange.com http://www.havepack.com/the-secret-to-great-hotel-deals/#comment-1083 Travel-Writers-Exchange.com Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:07:26 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1025#comment-1083 Thanks for sharing the information on how to find deals on hotels. I think most people would shy away from booking a hotel at the last minute. Some people are not that adventurous. But, it's a good tip to know. When I went to Scotland in 2007, I landed a good deal because I booked 1-year in advance. It sounds kind of crazy, but I did it anyway. Even the people at the hostel were shocked that I booked 1-year in advance. I knew I was going so I figured why not? I only paid $30 U.S. per night which was not bad considering I would be in Edinburgh in August for the International Fringe Festival -- prices go up because of this! Thanks for sharing the information on how to find deals on hotels. I think most people would shy away from booking a hotel at the last minute. Some people are not that adventurous. But, it’s a good tip to know.

When I went to Scotland in 2007, I landed a good deal because I booked 1-year in advance. It sounds kind of crazy, but I did it anyway. Even the people at the hostel were shocked that I booked 1-year in advance. I knew I was going so I figured why not? I only paid $30 U.S. per night which was not bad considering I would be in Edinburgh in August for the International Fringe Festival — prices go up because of this!

]]> By: Rajul http://www.havepack.com/the-secret-to-great-hotel-deals/#comment-1052 Rajul Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:31:02 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1025#comment-1052 Great article and I agree with everything you say. Always remember you have a lot of aces in negotiating directly with the hotel e.g. length of stay, number of rooms, whether you'll eat there, flexibility in the type of room, future referral etc. In the internet-dominated world many have forgotten that you can often get a great deal by talking to the hotel directly. Be armed with the cheapest online rate when you talk to them or email them. Great article and I agree with everything you say. Always remember you have a lot of aces in negotiating directly with the hotel e.g. length of stay, number of rooms, whether you’ll eat there, flexibility in the type of room, future referral etc.

In the internet-dominated world many have forgotten that you can often get a great deal by talking to the hotel directly. Be armed with the cheapest online rate when you talk to them or email them.

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