Finding the Best Deals on Hotels in Boston

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You might think that the only way you can find good deals on hotel rooms is by looking online. While this is an easy way to do research to find a room and compare the cost and amenities, there are a few other ways to find Hotels in Boston and other cities that offer discounts.



If you decide to look online, you want to look at the location. If you don't need to stay in a large city, you can often find better deals at hotels located in the outskirts of the city. There are some online sites where you can bid on hotel rooms. If there are cancellations, some hotels might offer a discount just to get the reserved room filled so that it doesn't stay empty.

Instead of communicating with a hotel online or making a reservation without talking to someone in person, call various hotels where you are thinking about staying. Talking to someone at the front desk can give you a good bit of information about how the staff treats the guests and the other employees if there are workers in the office at the time. Find out all of the information about the hotel that you want to know, such as free internet, free meals and the types of rooms available. See if there are any hidden costs. Some might have a parking fee or internet fee.

One of the ways that you can find hotels that are affordable while still offering the best amenities is by looking at those that don't advertise on websites. These are often hotels run by families who want their guests to have a pleasant experience that they might have while at home. Some of these hotels have a small breakfast area with free food or a lobby with a fireplace. If you're traveling with several family members of friends, then consider staying in an apartment or a house instead of a hotel. You can usually get discount information at hotels for some of the vacation homes in the area if there is a large group. Coupon books are also a way to look for hotels that tend to stay off the radar.