Travel experts share their best tips on how to secure a room at luxury hotels that are reportedly fully booked or nearly impossible to book online.
Whether you're planning a trip to a major sporting event, a glamorous beach getaway or simply a city getaway, securing a hotel room is often the most difficult, yet most important, part of a busy summer ahead.
The first tip from The Points Guy is to always consider contacting the hotel you want to stay at, even if it says it's fully booked online.
Many travel spots are hindered by the mechanics of search engines, and some rooms may not always show up in internet searches, he said.
By calling or booking directly with the hotel, you can find great rates as well as get a complete layout of available rooms that you can't see on the website.
“Search engines may not always be 100% accurate, and you may be able to negotiate your rates depending on how much effort you're willing to put in,” said Ellie Nan-Stork, hotel content editor at The Points Guy.
Another daring option for thrill seekers while traveling is to stop by a hotel and ask about availability at the front desk.
The second tip is to use a third-party booking site rather than using the hotel website directly.
Travel agencies such as Expedia and Booking.com remain popular as they can offer discounts on last-minute bookings.
In most cases, they are updated more frequently than the official hotel websites, allowing you to get a room a few hours before you need it.
However, there are also perks to booking your flight with a hotel room through such websites.
“Many airlines have partnered with Booking, Expedia and others for lodging content, and in some cases these rates can be discounted,” said Henry Hartfeldt, founder of travel industry analytics firm Atmosphere Research.
“Examine these things, Hotel This hotel meets the needs of travelers in terms of location, quality, price and amenities.”
However, The Points Guy offers a warning to always check the fine print if booking through a third-party provider.
Because the actual hotel doesn't sell packages, you'll need to contact the provider if any major issues arise, which can lead to a variety of issues.
Not being able to meet face-to-face with a human not present on-site can make it even more difficult to resolve the issue.
The third and final tip concerns a change of location.
It's often much easier to book a hotel room for just one night than for a longer stay, so consider whether you're willing to move around a city during your trip.
This is especially true in crowded cities like Paris, the Olympic host city, and future Olympic host cities in Germany. EUR.
When you're traveling, consider booking a hotel room each night within driving or train distance.
“If hotels are hard to find or expensive in an area, rental Rent a car and explore more of the country you are visiting.
“You may be able to find better value properties on the outskirts of the city or in nearby towns.”
Hotels closer to the airport may be cheaper for a variety of reasons, including noise, traffic congestion, and the lack of a major city nearby.
Sanders continued: “Hotels near airports are often cheaper.”
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Millions of indecisive Britons are said to be suffering from “holiday choice paralysis”.
This is because there are so many options when planning a trip: where to go, where to stay, how much to spend, etc.
A poll of 2,000 people Traveler It turns out that 45% of people get overwhelmed by the number of hotel recommendations, and 20% get confused.
