How to Get a Hotel Discount.

You need to ASK if you
want a discount. Here
are ways to do it:
* Search the internet,
look for great deals.
There are various types
of hotels that offer
great discounts on the
web for online
customers. Be sure to
check these out.
* Plan your trip during
the off season months.
These are the times
when big discounts are
given.
* Call the hotel of your
choice. Ask them about
offers and discounts
that they can give. List
all promotions.
* Certain hotels can
give discounts to credit
card holders of certain
card establishments. Ask
for the manager and
ask him about it. The
manager is the best
person to ask, since if
you can make
negotiations, he has the
authority to make
negotiations with you.
* Ask if they give
discounts to students
or senior citizens.
* Simply ask through
the phone how can you
qualify for a discount. If
at certain day of the
week or at certain
times of the year they
give discounts, ask
them about it and ask
how much or how less
can they give, then ask
if you could get still a
higher discount. Usually
at off peak seasons,
hotels will be willing to
give in, just to fill the
empty rooms.
* Ask for certain
packages. Hotels usually
offer rooms with free
breakfast. <
* Do name drop. If you
know of someone who
frequently stays them,
mention his name. It can
help. Tell them your
friend referred you to
them and ask for a
discount. Don't ever
give up if they say no.
A statement like "is
that the best you can
do?" can encourage a
big discount.
* Often, people in the
military get good hotel
rates. Usually, discounts
are offered to
government employees.
* At off peak seasons,
you could definitely ask
for special rates. Then
if they don't budge
after you have offered
a discount, ask some
extras, like breakfast.
* When negotiating, it is
very important to write
down all agreed
discussions. Write too,
the names of the
persons that you have
been talking to, the
time as well as the day
and date. Ask for a
number that you can
call before checking in
to the hotel for
confirmation.
* Upon arrival to the
hotel, look around and
ask for negotiations
once more. For instance
if you feel that the
hotel is not fully
booked, ask for a room
with a better view than
the one you are in, if
you don't agree with
what you see.
Enjoy your stay!