| Finding Discount Hotel Rooms - What You Should | | | | smoking or non smoking, etc., or have any doubts |
| Know Before Booking Discount Travel Online | | | | about your booking, always call the hotel directly and |
| The internet is a great place to find discount hotel | | | | confirm. Never assume anything! |
| rooms but before you book that bargain price 4- star | | | | In my time as a hotel concierge, I saw many a dream |
| hotel,Visit Here Now | | | | vacation ruined when the ocean view room guests |
| there is essential information that I believe you should | | | | thought they had booked, turned out on arrival to be |
| have in order to work the online booking process to | | | | by a noisy elevator shaft with a view of the parking |
| your best advantage. | | | | lot. |
| Once armed with this valuable information, you will | | | | Some but not all of the discount travel websites will |
| know just what to look for and the right questions to | | | | wait to inform the hotel of your booking until 24 to 48 |
| ask in order to find the best available deals and avoid | | | | hours before you check in. This is because they block |
| making potentially expensive mistakes. | | | | book rooms and they do not tell the hotel who will be |
| When booking discount hotel rooms, be aware that the | | | | staying on any given night until shortly before check in. |
| average room holds a maximum of four people. Some | | | | In this case, call the hotel to confirm your reservations |
| hotels have rooms that will sleep five, others will | | | | a day or two before leaving home. |
| provide a portable bed on request for an additional | | | | When dealing with a website that is owned by a |
| charge, usually around $15-$20 per night. | | | | major hotel chain such as Hilton, Marriott, Holiday Inn, |
| If there are five or more in your party, be sure that the | | | | etc., the rules are a little different as there is more |
| room you are about to book has the capacity to sleep | | | | flexibility to make requests and have them confirmed |
| all members of your group. If it does not, you will have | | | | online. The reason for this is that you are dealing |
| to book two rooms making that great looking deal not | | | | directly with the seller of the rooms, not a third party |
| as appealing anymore. | | | | discounter. However, I would still recommend that you |
| Another thing to keep in mind is many hotels define | | | | contact the hotel where you will be staying to confirm |
| four people sharing a room as two adults and two | | | | your reservations have been received and your |
| children. An additional fee may be applied if there are | | | | requests have been noted. |
| more than two adults in a room. | | | | It is always best to call the hotel directly where |
| Be aware of additional charges. (Many hotels have | | | | possible and not the central reservations 800 number. |
| them.) These include things like resort fees, parking | | | | The hotel will be better informed on your booking and |
| charges, telephone calls, internet access, etc. Keep in | | | | the staff will also be an invaluable source of local |
| mind that the quoted price for discount hotel rooms | | | | information. Don't be afraid to ask questions. |
| usually does not include taxes, unless clearly stated | | | | When calling for hotel room reservations (especially |
| otherwise. Always read the small print. Charges and | | | | Disney), always ask what discounts are available. This |
| restrictions are often buried there. | | | | information is not usually given unless specifically asked |
| When you book discount hotel rooms online, allow a | | | | for. Many hotels, especially on the beaches, vary their |
| few days and then call the hotel directly and confirm | | | | room rates depending on occupancy. If they are not at |
| your reservation. Why should you do this? Because | | | | full capacity, they may offer large discounts but only if |
| generally speaking, when booking rooms on discount | | | | you ask! |
| travel sites, your reservation will be treated as best | | | | Pay close attention to cancellation policies! When |
| available on arrival, which means that any requests | | | | booking online, many hotels and /or discount travel |
| you have made during the online booking process may | | | | booking sites apply stiff penalties if you cancel within a |
| or may not be granted when you arrive at the hotel. | | | | certain time period. Be sure you read and understand |
| If you have a specific request such as type of view, | | | | cancellation policies. |