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On the trail of cheap hotels

By: Sal Greet

When you are looking for cheap hotels it can seem like a bit of a complicated chore, given the size of the industry. There are several ways to make this task a little easier ? here is a brief guide that can hopefully de-mystify the process.

Firstly, if you will be taking a holiday in an established holiday resort, you should always consider checking out the package deals ? they can often come in cheaper than buying separate flights and accommodation.

If you are looking to travel off the beaten track, or will be touring, you will in all probability need to source stand alone accommodation ? and if this is the case, use online comparison websites to save time when you begin your research into cheap hotels, as well as the sites of established operators like Thomas Cook.

It is important not to limit your search to just one comparison site ? however well established ? as each of the different screen scrapers and brokers will conduct different searches; no one site yet has the complete picture. Once you have spotted a hotel you like, try contacting them direct to see if they can offer you a better deal direct ? you can sometimes cut out the middle man.

Be wary of the ''star'' rating system ? this is not standardised or regulated. Some stars are awarded by hotels to themselves, and are a measure of facilities, not quality. Always check the advertised star rating against independent reviews, such as the traveller reviews on sites like Tripadvisor.

Be aware that the price of the same room in a given hotel can differ wildly depending on who is doing the selling, and when you book. When you have found a room you like, it is always worth contacting not just the hotel themselves, but several different brokers to find the best price.

Don''t necessarily exclude hostels from your search; many hostels are clean and provide the basic functions just as well or better than the local competition of three star hotels ? and the hostel rooms are often available for a significantly lower cost.

Always make sure that you have the details of all supplementary or extra costs ? a seemingly good headline rate can hide significant additional expenses, like room taxes.

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#Pen Name is a travel writer and the author of this article about finding cheap hotels. They recommend checking out Thomas Cook when looking for cheap hotels.

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