Can you negotiate a hotel?

Yes, you can often negotiate hotel prices. Directly call the hotel for potentially lower rates, ask about any discounts or package deals, be flexible with dates or room type, negotiate for longer stays, and ask if they can match lower prices found elsewhere. Always be polite and patient during negotiations.



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Yes, you can often negotiate hotel prices. Directly call the hotel for potentially lower rates, ask about any discounts or package deals, be flexible with dates or room type, negotiate for longer stays, and ask if they can match lower prices found elsewhere. Always be polite and patient during negotiations.

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Call at the right time Timing is everything when it comes to negotiating a discount. Avoid calling during peak travel seasons or weekends when hotels are likely to be fully booked. Instead, try calling on weekdays or during off-peak times when hotels may have more availability and be more willing to negotiate.

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Call to Ask for Unadvertised Discounts By speaking directly with the hotel staff, you may be able to negotiate a better rate or secure additional perks such as complimentary breakfast or room upgrades. Remember, negotiating with online travel agencies requires a proactive approach.

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If it's feasible, wait until the day you need the hotel room to book it. The later in the day, the better. After 4 p.m., hotels know the odds of selling a room are pretty slim, so you're more likely to get an even lower rate. On average, the same-day rate of a hotel room is 10% cheaper than booking in advance.

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This is when hotels will drop their prices to entice travelers to fill their rooms for the night. For those who are dedicated budget hunters, the best time to book hotel for lowest prices is after 8pm. You might find some hotels that drop their prices significantly at this time to not lose money on an empty room.

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If you have a loyalty status with the chain then yes, it's probably cheaper to book directly. Also, sometimes hotel offer discounts to incentivize people to reserve with them in order to avoid paying fees to a 3rd party platform like Booking.com. But the reverse can also happen. So just check both and compare.

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Be Friendly – And Chatty! For the best chance at snagging a complimentary upgrade, overshare with the concierge: If you're visiting a hotel to celebrate a special event or occasion, share that with the front desk team ahead of your arrival. If you come to the hotel every year for that occasion, mention that, too!

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If you see a hotel price drop after you book, your best bet is usually to cancel your existing reservation and re-book, said Michelle Phillips, travel blogger at EverywhereTheyRoam.com. “As long as you are within the cancellation policy, you won't lose out on any money,” she said.

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Depending on the type of Airbnb apartment and the hotel, Airbnb can be cheaper than hotels but can also be more expensive. In general, Airbnb is cheaper than hotels because Airbnb does not have to pay for the overhead costs of a hotel or the general management of such a large operation.

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Most travel agencies agree that the cheapest days to book hotels are Fridays and Saturdays. While these are the most expensive days for actually checking in and out, the best hotel rates are on the days when most people are traveling.

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Hotel prices are dynamic, fluctuating based on supply and demand — that means the price you see when you're searching for hotels one day might change the very next, even if the dates of your stay remain the same.

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Top eight phrases to use when negotiating a lower price
  1. All I have in my budget is X.
  2. What would your cash price be?
  3. How far can you come down in price to meet me?
  4. What? or Wow.
  5. Is that the best you can do?
  6. Ill give you X if we can close the deal now.
  7. Ill agree to this price if you.
  8. Your competitor offers.


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