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Ditch Expensive Travel Agents With This Hotel Advice
It takes work when you are trying to plan a vacation. This not only requires selecting your vacation destination. This also requires finding a hotel room. If you don't select the right option, it won't be fun. This article provided information that will enable you to choose the hotel that best suits your needs.

Use travel websites to find the most competitive prices for hotel chains online. Are you a member of a certain hotel's membership program? If so, make sure you put this information into the travel site. Some organizations like AAA and AARP offer lodging discounts for a variety of hotel chains.

There are quite a few things you need to think over when you're about to stay at a hotel. Price is important but a shabby, dirty hotel room is no bargain at any price. You may want free WiFi access, a convenient location, free long distance or a nice pool or gym. Ensure the hotel you are planning on staying at has the amenities you desire.

Check the organizations that you're a member of. Some organizations offer discounts on hotels to their members. Many people don't remember these discounts, which can save them 10% or more. That can save a lot of money, especially if you are staying for multiple nights. That's almost an extra free night throughout an entire week.

Prior to making a hotel reservation, check for deals online. Sometimes, the person at the hotel desk might forget to mention a discount for booking online. It's your job to find them yourself. Use popular websites such as Jetsetter, SniqueAway, or RueLalaTravel.

Use online hotel search tools. Use these websites to your advantage! They can also allow you to look at the average rates of a hotel. You can also find out about local amenities and things offered by the hotels.

Most hotels are not pet-friendly. Ask the hotel if pets are allowed, no matter what their site says. Also, find out if there are any size or breed restrictions.

Plan your trip as far in advance as you can to ensure best rates. If you can book early, you may get a huge discount. You may save 50 percent or more.

Being a member of AAA can save you money on hotels. Not only do AAA members get hotel discounts at many chains that are well worth the AAA membership, but you can find it a lot easier to find a rental car where you go. Many car rental agencies add perks, such as a child car seat at no charge, for AAA members.

If you often frequent the same hotel chains, look into their frequent stay membership programs. These are similar to frequent flyer programs. They allow you to accrue points during your hotel stay. They add up to free nights, discounts at hotel restaurants, show tickets, spa deals and a whole lot more.

Do you care about your environment? If so, a "green" hotel may be for you. Luckily, there are a lot of green hotels out there in this day and age. Green certification is something some of the newly built hotels are quite proud of promoting. Older hotels might change practices to be more green. You could look here





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