Hotels.com (visit http://www.hotels.com or http://www.hotels.co.in) has put together some excellent hints and tips on how to get best value on booking your hotel, so your money can go further when on holiday or a business trip.
Avoid peak season
As with all holidays, if you avoid peak season, you are more likely to get a good price on your hotel. Off season rates for hotels in holiday destinations are generally lower by 15% to 20%.
Spot the savings
There is a great ‘Top Deals’ section on Hotels.com and there are huge bargains available on ‘Last Minute Deals’ for some very popular hotels. These deals are updated everyday, so make sure you check the site regularly to find the best bargains. You can also sign up to the Hotels.com Deals Newsletter and receive all the latest offers by email. For example, currently there is a great Goa Sale on at Hotels.com where you can save up to 40% on participating hotels.
Forget the frills
The back to basics recipe that has been so successful in the airline industry is now being adopted by some hotels. There are many simple, no frills hotels being set up that offer a functional rather than fancy service, and many of these are available on Hotels.com, as the site features over 100,000 hotels worldwide to search and book. To help you choose the best of the more modest hotels, Hotels.com includes thousands of reviews from customers who have actually stayed in the properties, to ensure you make an informed choice.
Look out for freebies
Look out for freebies like free breakfast, in-room coffee, shuttle services, etc., as these can add up to big vacation savings.
Think about when you book
Whilst booking ahead is sometimes cheaper, there are also plenty of hotel bargains to be found at the last minute. Think about the best time to book to get the best price for your trip.
Book with a Price Guarantee
Sites such as Hotels.com guarantee you the best value on hotels that are booked and prepaid online. Hotels.com offers a price guarantee that will refund you the difference if you find the same room for the same date cheaper elsewhere.
About Hotels.com
As part of the Expedia, Inc. group, which operates in all major markets with dedicated staff, Hotels.com offers over 100,000 quality hotels worldwide to search and book. Hotels.com is the global hotel specialist and operates over 50 websites globally, with 13 local websites in 8 different languages across Asia Pacific alone. If a customer can find the same deal for less on a prepaid hotel, Hotels.com will match it. Hotels.com benefits from one of the largest hotel contracting teams in the industry, negotiating the best rates for its users, plus user-contributed reviews of its properties. Travellers can book online or by contacting one of the multi-lingual call centres on 1800 419 4400.
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