| With the American economy still in a full-tilt | | | | franchisees will run special discounts or sales that are |
| depression, it seems saving money is high on | | | | never advertised to people outside of the local |
| everyone's list of priorities. More experienced | | | | market. This is especially true on holiday weekends |
| travelers know you take a huge risk by accepting | | | | and during the winter months in cold weather |
| the quoted rate for most hotel rooms, and instead | | | | destinations. Also be sure to ask about any standing |
| work just a bit for a discount. | | | | discounts available for memberships in organizations |
| The best way to save money on a hotel starts on | | | | like automobile clups, Costco, US Armed Forces, |
| your own home computer. Many national hotel chains | | | | college students or even holding a valid retirement |
| are very similar in accommodations and amenities, so | | | | club card. Many times these groups negotiate |
| make sure you check a variety of different groups | | | | nationwide discounts of up to 10% for their |
| before booking your room. If your travel dates are | | | | members. While some hotels do not honor these |
| flexible, be sure to play around with different options | | | | deals if you booked on the internet, it never hurts to |
| for each hotel you consider. Some hotels will lower | | | | ask. |
| weekend night rates if you are staying on Sunday | | | | Finally, don't be afraid to ask for an immediate room |
| night, while others will give you a discount for | | | | discount, or future discount certificate, if your room |
| weekdays if you stay at least one weekend night. | | | | is not up to expectations. Many times small areas |
| Trying different date variables while searching for a | | | | that didn't get cleaned well, or a broken remote |
| hotel can save you as much as twenty-dollars per | | | | control can be good for a small credit back the |
| night off the initial room rate. | | | | following morning. When broaching this subject be |
| If you are on a road trip with a night or two in more | | | | polite and ask if a credit back on your account is an |
| than one location, select one chain of a hotel, and | | | | option. Many hotels now have policies that only allow |
| then ask for a discount based on your stay in | | | | a coupon certificate to be given out, so accept that |
| multiple properties. Because of the economy, hotels | | | | and use it on your next stay if possible. |
| are looking for ways to encourage you to stay more | | | | As you look forward to business or leisure travel, |
| frequently in their chain. You will find most online | | | | remember that your hotel can be a major source of |
| booking sites won't allow you to create this kind of | | | | savings for you. The best way to gain some money |
| itinerary, so call the toll-free number for your | | | | back is to make sure you get the best deal in the |
| selected hotel and explain your request. | | | | first place. With some time doing research, asking the |
| When you arrive and check-in at your selected hotel, | | | | right questions and being polite you should easily be |
| make sure to ask if the rate you received is the | | | | able to buy a nice dinner with what you save. |
| lowest possible rate. Many times local hotel | | | | |