From the business and general holidaymaker to the adventurer and city breaker alike, the cost of your holiday accommodation can be significantly reduced by simply booking via a third party. In some cases as much as a staggering 45%.
According to research conducted by travelsupermarket.com, booking your hotel via a third party will save you an average of 14%. So, by using agents online such as Expedia and hotel brokers such as Laterooms.com along with checking the prices with the hotel themselves, business and holidaymakers can witness the difference themselves, which in some cases can equate to more than 40%.
If you’re looking for one of many weekend breaks in the U.K for instance; a two night stay in Edinburgh from the 13th July in the Apex City Hotel, will set you back a staggering £234.50 when booked with the hotel itself. When compared to booking via a third party, the same hotel costs a mere £129.37, that’s an astounding 45% difference.
A weekend in Edinburgh isn’t an isolated example. A 2 night stay from the 11th of September in the Catalonia Barcelona Plaza will directly charge £123.61, while an online agent will quote you a 37% reduction. A similar pattern can be seen with the Millennium Hilton in New York, where savings of £59.55 per night can be found via agents or brokers.
Top Deals
| Hotel | Cheapest Online Quote | Booking Direct | Diff £ | Diff % |
| Apex City – Edinburgh 13th July for 2 nights |
£129.37 | £123.50 | -£105.13 | -44.84% |
| Catalonia Barcelona Plaza - Barcelona 11th September for 2 nights |
£77.45 | £123.61 | -£46.16 | -37.35% |
| Millennium Hilton – New York 13th July for 1 week |
£157.07 | £216.62 | -£59.55 | -27.50% |
| Midland Hotel – Manchester 13th July for 2 nights |
£71.00 | £94.00 | -£23.00 | -24.47% |
| Hilton Las Vegas – Las Vegas 13th July for 1 week |
£46.29 | £52.64 | -£6.35 | -12.07% |
Money saving tips for your accommodation:
- Use online agents or brokers to search for your hotels, there you’ll find a wide range of hotels and it’ll be easy for you to find a great deal.
- If you’re familiar with the name of your desired hotel, type it in to leading agents. You’ll be presented with a variety of different price options for the same room. Searching by name will also bring back a range of different providers competing for your business.
- Consider family rooms for additional savings when you are traveling with your kids.
- Booking midweek dates will leave you open to the best offers on late deals. For business nights, book late to give yourself more chance of a last minute deal on stays during midweek rather than the weekend.
- For bookings during the weekend, opt for early rather than last minute to get early booking offers. Book early for leisure rates.
Information sourced on 02.07.2010 taking 13 popular cities and resorts at random from the top 30 most searched hotel destinations. Searches completed on travelsupermarket.com and on the hotel’s own booking website at same time.
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