ASSUMING THE LOWEST RATE IS THE BEST DEAL
“Often, booking an offer that includes breakfast or parking ends up providing more value,” Meghan Fearon, Director of Revenue at Boston’sFairmont Copley Plaza told INSIDER.
She also noted that not letting the hotel know any special occasions you’re celebrating may be a misstep – who knows what special treatment the hotel will offer? “Booking early does not always mean you get the best deal,” she added. “While risky, it does sometimes benefit a traveler to wait for very last minute, same day deals.”
NOT BOOKING DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL
“Almost every hotel and B&B will offer lower rates, special perks or exclusive deals to guests who book directly on the hotel’s website, which can save travelers hundreds of dollars on a trip,” Stephen Fofanoff, General Manager of Washington’s Domaine Madeleine, told INSIDER. “Often third-party sites (like TripAdvisor and booking.com) charge hotels up to 20% commission, which ultimately gets passed on to guests. Hotels don’t incur those fees when you book direct, so they can offer incentives to encourage you to book directly with them.”
