To travel expensively and luxuriously is what everyone dreams of but not many can afford. Hence, most of the people who travel prefer to go in for cheap holiday packages, discounted air or rail tickets and discount hotels. But is it that easy to find them, especially when they are so sought after? Wouldn’t you be surprised if I say ‘yes’! You have no reason to be if you have ever heard or experienced the phenomenon called Internet.
Hotels today keep a lot of rooms reserved for the online room bookers. There are chances that you might be refused a room in a hotel even though there might be some empty ones available. These are the ones which the hotels now days keep reserved for the internet savvy travelers. In fact, the people who book online tickets end up getting rooms at much discounted rates than the normal visitors!
Hotel room price is not a constant anywhere in the world. They keep changing with changing season. And also, don’t be surprised if you find people in the same hotel paying a price lower than you for the same room and facilities. Well, it all depended on their negotiating powers and your lack of it.
Last minute bookings are not a suggested option as the hotels gauge your need and won’t budge an inch when you come to negotiate the room prices. Online booking allows you to book before hand and hence, avail of the discount that the hotels offer to people who book before a stipulated date or time.
Most importantly, avoid peak seasons if you want to enjoy the best of rooms and amenities at the lowest of rates. Also, avoid major events, for example super bowl or a major cricketing event as the hotels usually charge extra if you happen to visit at that time of the season.