2019年12月17日

你不必為酒店房間付過多的錢——有一些技巧和提示可以幫助你找到最好的房價，這樣你就可以毫無愧疚地享受你的旅行。《商業內幕》采訪了業內專業人士，以獲得他們預訂房間的最佳建議，其中包括Coupons.com的儲蓄專家珍妮特·帕維尼，Hotels.com全球品牌副總裁喬什·貝爾金，Stayful創始人謝麗爾·羅斯納，以及DealsPlus.com前內容和營銷總監艾薇·周。請繼續閱讀他們的建議，了解何時訂酒店房間，以及如何找到隱藏的折扣，以便在下次度假時省錢。1.尋找商務酒店。根據Coupons.com的儲蓄專家帕維尼的說法，商務酒店可以提供非常優惠的價格，尤其是在歐洲旅行時。原因是，在夏季和周末，為商務旅行者提供服務的酒店往往生意清淡，這可能導致價格下降。2.要一個角落的房間。帕維尼還建議選擇角落的房間，因為同樣的價格，你通常會得到更大的麵積。 If you're looking to upgrade to a corner room, Pavini suggests that you be discreet and avoid asking at times when there are several guests waiting to be assisted at the front desk. 3. Check in near the end of the day. PhotoAlta/Ale Ventura via Getty Images If you're hoping to snag an upgrade, checking in toward the end of the day might be your answer. According to Pavini, since hotels have a better sense of occupancy by that point, they are more likely to offer upgrades that are still available. 4. Instead of calling the 800 reservation numbers, call the hotel directly. GaudiLab/Shutterstock.com The reason Pavini suggests doing this is because, often, people who are working directly at the property have a greater ability to upgrade you. If you stay at a hotel regularly, keeping a friendly relationship with it and booking directly can also increase your perks. 5. Book within the cancellation period. Courtesy of eclipse_images/Getty Images According to Rosner, the founder of Stayful, when it comes to hotels, sometimes waiting until the last minute can help you snag a better price tag. Typically, a hotel's cancellation falls anywhere between 24 to 48 hours in advance, at which point rooms become available at lower rates. 6. Bundle your hotel and flight booking. 06photo/Shutterstock Belkin, the global vice president Hotels.com , recommends trying to bundle a flight purchase and hotel booking, as it can often lead to savings for both simultaneously. 7. Sign up for a hotel's loyalty programs. Crystal Cox/Business Insider "One of the best ways to receive free upgrades is to sign up for a loyalty program and stick to it," Pavini said. Marriott's loyalty program , Marriott Bonvoy, includes a best-rate guarantee for guests, free Wi-Fi on each trip, and access to exclusive events and experiences, among other things. Many programs also include free nights or free items with bookings. 8. Or opt to sign up for loyalty programs through booking websites. Hotels.com While hotels directly offer loyalty programs, third-party booking sites do as well. For example, loyalty members with Hotels.com can book 10 nights and get one for free. The 10 nights can be mixed and matched in different locations. 9. Sign up for alerts on price drops. Shutterstock When you don't have the time to keep a close eye on prices, sign up for alerts through websites like Hotels.com and Kayak. They'll take care of the work for you, emailing you when the prices start to drop while ensuring that they don't flood your inbox. 10. Check to see where prices are increasing and decreasing. Hotels.com If you're not set on a particular destination, take a look at Hotels.com's Hotel Price Index , which provides information on where hotel prices are increasing and decreasing. The results are based on bookings made on the website and prices paid by customers per room per night, including taxes and fees. 11. Tap into apps.