Okay, so I wanted to find some really good deals on hotels for my next trip. I’ve used a bunch of sites before, but I figured I’d do a proper deep dive this time and really see which ones consistently give the best prices. Here’s how I went about it.
Started with the Big Names
First, I hit up the usual suspects. You know, the ones you always see advertised. I figured these would be a good baseline. I spent a good chunk of time just plugging in different dates and destinations, playing around with the filters to see what popped up.
Checked Out Some Comparison Sites
Next, I moved on to those websites. I figured it would save me some time jumping between a million different tabs. These were pretty handy for getting a quick overview of what was out there.
Dug a Little Deeper
After getting a feel for the general price range, I started looking at some lesser-known, I wanted to see if any of these smaller sites had some hidden gems.
Played Around with Filters
- Price: Obviously, this was the big one. I set a maximum budget and then started messing around with the other options.
- Stars: I wasn’t too picky, but I generally stuck to 3 stars and above.
- Amenities: Free breakfast is always a plus! I also looked for things like free Wi-Fi and a pool.
- Location: I used the map view on most sites to make sure I wasn’t ending up in the middle of nowhere.
Compared, Compared, Compared
The real work was just going back and forth between different websites. I had a bunch of tabs open, and I kept narrowing down my choices based on price and what each hotel offered. It was a bit tedious, but I started to see some patterns. Certain always seemed to be a bit cheaper, while others consistently had better options for specific locations.
Read the Fine Print
Before I get to the booking stage, it’s the very important step. I always made sure to double-check the cancellation policies and any extra fees. No nasty surprises!
Made My Decision
It took a while, but I finally found a great deal! It wasn’t necessarily on the website I expected, which is why I’m glad I did all this digging. And save a considerable amount of money.
