Book Direct After Comparing Online
Use aggregator sites to compare rates across properties. Then contact your chosen hotel directly by phone or email to request price matching or additional perks like free breakfast or room upgrades. Hotels avoid aggregator commissions of 15-25% when booking direct giving them room to offer incentives.
Loyalty Program Free Nights
Hotel loyalty programs from Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, IHG and Hyatt provide free nights worth hundreds of dollars annually to regular guests. Sign up for programs at your preferred brands even for infrequent stays as points accumulate slowly toward valuable free nights.
Incognito Mode Searching
Hotel booking sites track your search history and occasionally inflate prices for repeated searches on the same dates and property. Searching in incognito mode removes this personalisation and sometimes reveals lower rates than authenticated sessions.