With the development of the Internet, it’s now easier than ever to find a suitable hotel for your holidays and to book online. So if you want a hotel to stay in Singapore or in fact any destination here are some simple tips to help you find the best hotel deals online.
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Search as early as you can
Firstly you should start your online search as early as you can. Many hotels and booking websites will offer you significant discounts if you book early.
This is an especially good approach if your plan is to travel to popular destinations during the high season, school holidays or for special events like festivals.
In fact, if you are able to plan ahead and even book your rooms several months in advance you will benefit from significantly lower rates and a wider selection of rooms.
Also of course planning ahead gives you more time to compare different options and thus feel sure that you are making the best choice.
Search using the multitude of online booking platforms
The next great thing to take advantage of is to search using the multitude of online booking platforms that are now available.
These platforms are really competitive with each other and if you pursue a policy of booking early you will be amazed at the deals that are offered to you.
Of course, many hotels have their own websites and once you have chosen some hotels which appeal to you you should check on the hotel websites to see if they offer a special discount for booking direct.
If you adopt this policy of booking early and exploring all the different platforms available including hotel websites you are likely to discover hidden deals and special offers and discounts.
Reward schemes and loyalty programs
Many of the booking platforms and hotel websites have their own reward schemes and loyalty programs which you can benefit from as these may offer significant discounts.
You can accumulate bonuses and benefits from your previous stays and bookings which can often be redeemed for price discounts, room upgrades or even free nights’ accommodation.
Loyalty programs and memberships such as these will often give you access to exclusive deals and special promotions which are not normally available to everyone.
If you are a frequent traveller you will find that joining these programs can be really beneficial and provide you with a host of benefits and discounts.
Price alert system
Almost all online booking platforms have a price alert system which is easy for you to activate. With this, you will be able to set up alerts for specific destinations so that you are notified when prices are low or specific promotions are being offered.
This system can be really useful if for example, you want a hotel to stay in Singapore which is a very popular destination and where prices fluctuate dramatically.
If you set up these alerts and follow them carefully you will be able to book your hotels when prices are at their absolute lowest, but naturally, you have to be flexible with your travel dates.
Finally, you should always read the reviews and check the hotel ratings of previous guests. This will give you invaluable information regarding service location cleanliness and amenities of the hotels you are considering.