1. Top Tips for
Booking Hotels
Ross Moffat is a travel
enthusiast and writes for
luxury hotel site Crisp White
Sheets home to its latest hotel
at Lucknam Park

2. Book Early
 Book your hotel room as early as possible
once you’ve decided on your travel plans.
 Not only will you get a far greater choice of
hotels and room options but you can be sure
of an excellent hotel rate too.
 Some say booking late gets you cheap deals
but this can be a very high risk plan and the
options available at the last minute are often
very limited.

3. Special Offers
 Keep a lookout for any special
offers that are available as a means
to entice guests to certain hotels.
 A number of different promotions
and extras are available at various
hotels.
 These can include something as
basic as free parking, free
breakfasts or a more luxurious free
upgrade or a selection of
promotional price discounts.

4. Facilities and Features
 We all know the cheapest hotel isn’t
necessarily the best deal – some
hotels are cheap for a reason.
 Be sure to check customer reviews
and testimonials to get a clearer idea
of the quality of hotel on offer. The
best value hotels are related to what
you get for your money.
 Check features like the in room
amenities, the hotel facilities, dining
options and transport availability
against the cost of the room.
 It could be worth paying a little extra
for a hotel which offers an array of
complimentary features and facilities.

5. Booking Period
 Timing is crucial in getting a cheap hotel stay,
not only the time when you book your holiday
but also when you intend to actually stay
there.
 Try to be as flexible as possible in regards to
when you can holiday and keep abreast of
crucial information like on and off season
price rates and school holiday dates.
 Changing your plans by a few weeks can
save a fortune if it falls in to the off season or
outside of school holidays.

6. Hidden Charges
 Be aware that your initially
quoted rate may not be the
final cost of your stay.
 Some hotels add on additional
taxes and fees for a variety of
things such as paying by credit
card.
 These can quickly add up if you
are not careful. Be certain of
the final cost of your stay before
committing to the purchase.

7. Bundle Up
 Significant cost savings can be had by
utilising a package deal offered by
various online travel agents.
 By combining the costs for air travel,
transport and attractions with your hotel
rate you can make a substantial saving
on the cost if all had been bought
separately.

8. Avoid Weekends
 Hotel rates are often a
simple case of supply and
demand.
 If you can, try to be flexible
in the dates of your trip and
stay during the week.
 This will allow you to avoid
the busy and costly
weekends and travel when
vacancies are at their
highest, and thus the prices
are lower.

9. Look out for Newsletters
 A number of organisations and travel
websites offer various price promotions
and discounts through their newsletters.
 Simply signing up for free online could
qualify you for a range of discounts.
 Keep up to date with all the information
regarding travel deals and offers to make
sure you don’t miss any bargains.

10. Location, Location, Location
 If you don’t mind using public transport or walking
a bit further you could save a great deal by
staying outside of the city centre.
 Many European cities have incredible public
transport networks making out of town
accommodation far more accessible.
 By choosing to stay slightly out of town you can
benefit from lower rates or get higher quality
accommodation for your budget.
 None of these tips require extensive knowledge or
expertise.
 Simple pre-planning and organisation can ensure
you save a packet on your next travel holiday.