If you’re a bit impetuous, have a few days to spare, or aren’t picky about where you stay, last minute hotel deals are a way to save money on your trip. These sites and apps work with hotels to offer discounts for people booking rooms at the very last minute—and even upscale properties can sometimes be found at 11th-hour prices. During a recent search, I was able to find a room at the Four Seasons Miami for $157 (compared to $259 on the hotel’s website) and a stay at the White Barn Inn & Spa in Kennebunkport, Maine, for $300 (down from $630).More info :savieno.com
Keep in mind that these apps often have restrictions. For example, the app Stayful lets you bid on boutique hotels, but only for two nights or less, and a hotel can only sell one of its rooms to a single person at any given time. Also, some apps search for a specific date, while others are more generalized.
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A number of these apps and websites keep the name of the hotel a secret until you book, which can be a big savings for travelers. Priceline’s Express Deals, Hotwire’s Mystery Hotels, and the new Hotel Tonight feature are good examples. You can also use a more generalized hotel-search site like Skyscanner to compare prices on other booking engines and see which has the best deals for your dates.
Another option is to sign up for the IHG Rewards Club to get exclusive last-minute hotel deals. These are prepaid, non-refundable stays, but they’re a great option if you’re traveling on short notice or have flexible travel dates. You can also opt-in to have these deals delivered to your email inbox each week by logging into your IHG One Rewards account.