Buzz
Online room booking services are no longer unfamiliar to travel enthusiasts, especially those who love traveling abroad. Memorize the following tips to ensure you get a cheap hotel room.
Master a foreign language
Having good language skills will enable you to employ various tricks to hunt down cheap hotel rooms online. You can explore numerous websites worldwide and easily obtain detailed information about affordable rooms and swiftly make reservations.
Purchase a Lonely Planet guidebook
For international trips, make sure to carry a Lonely Planet guidebook with you. The 'Sleep' section of this book always features dozens of budget accommodations, with many priced under 10 USD (200,000 VND). In the Lonely Planet, carefully read sections like room security, pricing, location, etc., to find a convenient and reasonably priced place.
Hunt for promotional programs
You should gather information and make reservations through the hotel's official website to easily obtain discounted rates. If you can't find the hotel's website, you can also book through intermediary websites. However, travelers should book through reputable hotel booking platforms, online shopping websites, or through recommendations from friends rather than blindly searching the internet. These platforms always offer many customer benefits such as free stays, last-minute discounts, early booking offers, etc.
Book early
Hotels often offer incentives for guests who book early. Plan your trip and make reservations at least 60 days in advance to select affordable and high-quality accommodations. If you book too late, especially near holidays, you'll end up paying significantly higher fees.
Book last minute
If you don't book early, you can book last minute (booking at the desired time of day and night at the hotel) to receive discounts. Guests can start booking from 8 am today until 4 am the next day for the night of the same day as the booking (booking for the night of the 28th, guests can book from 8 am on the 28th to 4 am on the 29th).
Negotiate room rates
Typically, travelers have a habit of accepting the listed room rates at hotels. However, this is often only true for luxury hotels. If you're renting rooms at mid-range or budget hotels, you can negotiate for a more reasonable price, especially if you're not traveling during holidays.
Share sleeping quarters
Sharing a room usually saves you money. Prioritize sharing with same-gender friends to avoid complications. Besides the benefits of meeting experienced travelers and hearing intriguing stories, you also need to consider personal belongings to avoid potential issues.
Join the hotel's VIP club
If you plan to stay at luxury hotels (4 stars or above), consider joining the hotel's VIP club. As a VIP member, you'll receive significant discounts and enjoy discounted services at the hotel.
According to Dân Trí
Hotel booking hotline: (08) 3930 8290
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourJune 23, 2014
