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DISCOUNT TIPS AND DEALS ON HOTELS AND VACATIONS!
Smart tips can help you get a deluxe hotel suite for less.
Whether you're a personal traveler or a business travel planner, it's desirable to get the
best discounts possible for a future hotel stay. Rate cuts during a stay are sometimes
possible too. Discounted hotel rooms don't happen by accident, the best prices
go to consumers who do their homework and aren't afraid to drive a hard bargain.
Be a savvy consumer and use a few of our smart tips when reserving, staying in
or checking out of your next and get the best deal in town... HOTEL LOWEST RATES!
Step 1
Utilize memberships in professional or educational organizations to get hotel discounts. Some chains extend a price cut to government employees, postal workers, active duty military members and college students. Simply alert the reservation agent at the time of reservation, or ask the customer service representative about discounts when checking in or out. You'll need to show an ID to qualify. If you do, the hotel will price your room according to a reduced rate schedule.
Step 2
Search several online sources before booking to find the lowest rates. Major travel sites like Expedia and Orbitz are good starting points, but a price aggregator such at Kayak or Mobissimo will nab the best prices with its bigger result pool. Time spent comparing prices on the web will almost always save money--sometimes a great deal of money, particularly where top-end hotels are concerned.
Step 3
Make sure your hotel delivers the stated level of service, cleanliness and amenities. If something falls short, don't hesitate to bring it to a manager's attention. If the manager wishes to make things right, ask for a discount at that time. This method is most useful for large-scale problems like dirty linens, smoky air in a nonsmoking room or rude customer service providers, not smaller problems like a missing towel or two.
Step 4
Build up a long history of stays with a particular hotel chain as a frequent traveler. These days, some hotel chains have loyalty programs for frequent customers that allow free nights or discounted accommodations. Look on the hotel chain's website to sign up, or ask to register at check-in or checkout.
Step 5
Cultivate a relationship with the hotel's management or group travel office if your company is a frequent client. They will usually offer you a discounted rate for your co-workers if you ask them about it. You'll be bringing a lot of business to the hotel and they should cut you a break for that reason." This method is not only useful for groups; it can also bring perks for leisure travelers who handle corporate accounts or arrangements. With a good enough relationship, it's possible that staff will swing a courtesy discount as a thank-you gesture, even if you're traveling alone.
Step 6
Scan the newspapers for the latest hotel deals. Even though many deals come through the Internet, other sources can prove to be just as good. Local free papers and regional magazines can also run ads with great hotel rates.
Step 7
Book directly through the hotel's website. A hotel chain typically treats its direct-booking customers better than outsiders. Hotels will deny they do this when they're on the record. Hotel sites also apply discounts for some membership organizations directly through their sites, making it possible to stack up even more savings.
Call the hotel directly and ask them about special rates, promotions and discounts that they have, often these are not advertised, and then ask them "is this your best rate?"
Certain hotels give discounts to credit card holders of certain card establishments ask for the manager and ask him about it, he is the best person to ask!
Ask if they give discounts to students, military, government or senior citizens.
Ask for extras such as free breakfast.
Name drop. Tell them your friend or major company co-worker referred you to them and ask for a discount. Tell them its your wedding anniversary!
