Staying in Discount Hotels
Copyright 2005 S Wander
Discount hotels can be wonderful places to stay, while allowing
you to save money on your hotel stay and have more to spend
sightseeing or on other travel adventures. If you think that you
might be interested in staying in a discount hotel it is
important to do your research to make sure you select the right
hotel, and get the best deal possible.
Most discount hotels are discounted through a particular club or
organization, and are discounted primarily for its members. If
you are a part of any types of groups or organizations check
with them to see if they have any deals set up with hotels, and
if so what types of discounts those particular arrangements will
supply you with. In many cases you can get a discount if you
stay a certain number of nights in the hotel, or if you stay in
a particular type of room. If you choose the wrong combination
of those things however, you can often be denied the right to
the discount.
Make sure you fully understand what is required for you to get
the discount before you make your reservation. Often times if
you do one thing incorrectly, such as book the wrong type of
room, or stay one day less or more than is required you can
forfeit your right to the discount. Pay careful attention to the
rules, and make sure to tell the hotel that you plan on using
the discount when you make your reservation. That way, if you
are doing something incorrectly the hotel can possibly catch it
before it's too late, and the hotel clerk can make a note that
you are getting the room reservations for a reduced rate.
Another type of discount hotel, will offer discounts through
coupons or just in general to all of their guests should they
choose to come visit the hotel during certain times, or stay in
certain rooms. In some cases a discount hotel will always be
discounted, but it will also lack some of the things that you
might have become accustomed to in their hotels. By discounting
the price of a nights stay, they also take away some of the
perks of staying in a hotel. What you don't gain in amenities
however, you will gain in discounts.
Just like any other hotel stay you will want to make your
reservation at a discount hotel as early as possible. Discount
hotels have superior rates to other hotels, so in many cases
they will book up more quickly than other similar hotels in the
area. As soon as you know that you are going to take a trip to a
particular area and would like to stay in a discount hotel, go
ahead and give the hotel a call and try to make a reservation.
In some cases you may be able to get a much better rate for
booking your reservation early rather than later, and you will
also be able to finalize your plans knowing that you have a
place to stay.
Discount hotels can be a great way to save money while traveling
to locations that you would like to visit. If you are planning a
trip, give a discount hotel a call to see what kind of rates and
accommodations they can offer you. Always ask any hotel you call
if they have an specials, or discounted rates. In many cases
what you are currently being offered is not the absolute best
that you can get. You might be surprised at the savings that you
can receive, and the types of locations you can travel to, while
staying at a discount hotel.