Vacation will never be complete without checking in the most comfortable place to sleep. As for myself, I am very picky when it comes to hotel. I always check the reviews, rooms, bathroom and the prices. If you have the patience to look for it online then you would find some great and cheap deals in the internet. It depends on the state or city that you are going to spend your vacation. Who would not love to sleep very comfortably and cozy during vacation, right?
Hotels are in today because of the great deals to find online. Especially if you go to a place where there are big events going on around town. We have a lot of reasons to stay in a hotel and one of them is to have our own space where someone will clean everything for us. For today’s topic we are going to show you some tips and tricks on how to get cheap hotels. I am fond of travelling and I too have my own ways to get a discount. Are you ready for this? Let us start with our lists!
- Online – Always inquire online first. Internet is our ultimate weapon when it comes to finding all kinds of stuff. Even places to go and hotels that you want to check in. What I love about checking everything online is that they offer coupons and discounts that you can use when in need. Some of the deals that they offer you have no expiration but it can only be used once so you better think and plan everything! They usually display a room that has 50% off than the regular rate of the room. Depending on the length of your stay and what room do you prefer to check in?
- Extended Stay America Specials and Promotion – You might want to check this out https://www.extendedstayamerica.com/rewards-promotions/default.html and you will surprise when you get to see the specials and promotion that they want you to have, from housekeeping rate plan, military and government, seniors, groups and many more. The good thing about the Extended Stay America is that if you are member or you just register to their site, they will give you a 20% discount if you stay for 1 up to 6 days. Keep an eye on their promotions and subscribe to their newsletter for them to send you some updates.
- Direct Booking – When you are decided on where you want to stay, be sure to check out if they have their own website in which you can book online. Some hotels have websites but the booking process will allow you to pay for a third party site commission. Call them directly to their hotlines instead of booking it online. I don’t want to name them but be careful when you make a reservation! You might be shock when you see the payment upon checking out.
- Business with Pleasure – Most of the hotels will ask you if what is the purpose of your stay here and the best answer to that is Business with Pleasure. The reason is that they usually give discount if you are on a business trip. The hotel will be overwhelmed and will be flattered because you chose them instead of their competing hotel around town. Giving discounts to all businessmen is a good gesture that hotel managers give to their customers. In that way, the word will spread like a wildfire and they will promote the hotel because of that wonderful gesture that they showed to you.
- Hotwire – Hotwire will basically do the entire job for you. From booking a flight, renting a car, booking hotel reservation and might as well your next trip with discounted packages for you and your entire family. You can actually find dozens of coupons that can be use when you use Hotwire as a way for your next trip. Be open to all suggestion and always go for the one that suits your budget.
- Bringing your own supply – Food is also very expensive when you buy it in the hotel. In order for you to save a lot of money when it comes to food, I suggest that you eat outside the hotel. Go for the foods that are sold in the food stalls. Try something new to your taste buds. We both know about the expenses that you spent in purchasing your ticket and booking the room alone.
- Membership – Do you have so called Membership Loyalty Rewards Card? They are indeed a big help when it comes to getting cheap hotel rates. If you are loyal to them in terms of buying your supplies from them then in return, they will help you get a super low rate in any hotels that you want to check in too. Make sure you contact them first and ask for the lists of their affiliated hotels.
- Hotel Tonight App – This app will help you find cheap hotel rooms for a very low price even though it is fully booked already. You will have access to over hundreds of hotels in the United States and even in Europe and Australia. Hotel Tonight will give you all the discounted hotels in the said places seven days advance before your arrival.
- Hostel – If you can’t find any hotel then you should be open minded to hostel that has its own private rooms. It has a great deal and discounted price. If you prefer some company then go for the dormitory style hostel in which you are going to share rooms with your fellow backpackers from all around the world.
- Travel with a friend – The best way to enjoy a vacation is to have someone with you. In that way, you may have to spend less in hotel rooms because you are going to share the payment with your friend. Bonding and it might strengthen your friendship. It is not a bad thing if you share the fee with them! Besides, travelling alone is sometimes boring than to have someone you knew your entire life.
- Credit Card Rewards – This is for our readers who have credit cards with you. To avail their hotel room promo or rewards, they need 80k points for that and I know that you love to shop using your credit card! 80k points is equivalent to 5 days stay in a 5 star hotel that your credit card is affiliated to. Don’t be shy to ask about it. You might save more than $800 in 5 days!
- Car Insurance Provider – Yes you read it right. Even Car Insurances offer discount codes to any choice of hotel you have in mind. You better start asking your car insurance now! It will help you save probably 15% from the standard rate of the room and hotel of your choice.
Let us all be practical when it comes to booking hotel rooms. Go for the ones that suit your budget. Never go beyond that to avoid debts. Did we miss something? Please let us know with your comments below!
