Tuesday 11 October 2011

Finding cheap hotel rooms (without slumming it!)

Don't you just love a bargain?

And there is perhaps nothing more satisfying than finding a bargain when it comes to holidays! The biggest savings to be made are in the realms of accommodation but it requires a little nuance from yourself to discover these cheap rooms! Read on...

The first (and perhaps most important tip) is good timing. The period in which you are looking to book is important because the busier it is, the less likely you are to find accommodation that offers you the very best value for money. Steer clear of half-terms and Summer holidays - if you book accommodation during the off-season you will find markedly cheaper prices and if you are holidaying as a couple you will avoid potentially annoying children!

Secondly you should consider the duration of your stay. Often the longer you stay, the cheaper your accommodation will be. A two week stay will drive the cost of the room down significantly per night as it is guaranteed, long-term income for the hotel whereas an overnight stay will rarely offer you the best priced room. If you are looking for a short stay, try to avoid weekends as hotel owners realise that this is a period in which many people are looking for accommodation.

A sure-fire method of success for finding a cheap hotel is through the medium of internet travel sites. Experimentation is the order of the day here so once you have a hotel in mind look through the huge range of booking sites to establish the best possible price. You could even speed up the process by paying a visit to one of the well known hotel room price comparison sites to collate a range of prices and rooms.

And finally, before settling on a hotel make sure you have looked through review sites to establish whether the place you are potentially staying in is actually upholds a good reputation! A cheap hotel can be easy to find, but a cheap hotel that offers a comprehensive range of facilities or a location to die for is far harder.


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