Prices of rooms used to be dictated by the seasons. Today hotels are using "yield management," the same system airlines use to ensure full flights. What's more, with tourism and travel dropping off in recent months, many hotels are cutting rates. Some tips for getting the best deal:
- Hotel chains periodically offer special promotions. Check newspapers. And if you book early you may get a better discount.
- Near the time you travel, visit hotel websites to see if there are hot last-minute deals.
- At check in politely ask, "Can you upgrade my room?" A hotel would rather have a happy customer than an empty room. Dare to bargain.
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