low hotel prices in reviews

[mzeng2k1 0]

Hi all I have a question about hotel prices

For example, take the flipper house, the prices I see in reviews are 800 baht or so as recent as 2 months ago, but the website says 1000 or more

 

are the hotel websites usually more expensive than agent booking sites? if so what are some good sites? I tried precisionreservations.com whom I'm using for bangkok, but don't see flipper there.

 

thanks

[morrisf 0]

Try www.atsiam.com, www.asiahotels.com

 

I've used both with good results. Happy travels!

[Rex7777 0]

First of all, remember, some of the reviews may have been written several years ago. Or, perhaps the person stayed there in low season. Or, maybe they negotiated a deal with the manager. I've found that the best deals are to be had by just showing up and asking to see a room. They'll usually offer you a good price. If they don't, just try the hotel next door. There are hotels all over Pattaya, in all price ranges.

 

Rex

[sinbinjack 251]

use your brains man if you book through a booking agent he has to make money and so do the hotel. If you cut out the middle man which way do you think the price goes up or down

[Samsonite 181]

use your brains man if you book through a booking agent he has to make money and so do the hotel. If you cut out the middle man which way do you think the price goes up or down

Generally, I would agree. However, it seems to vary from hotel to hotel, e.g., I was onced quoted by The Sandy Spring Hotel 1,300, for a "Deluxe Sea View" room, but an agent, scani????? quoted 1,250, which include a "free" bottle of Tiger Beer each day. Pay your money, take your chances.

[Emil 0]

There are 2 things that drive the price. First is the vacancy rate(which usually depends on high season and the 2nd is your length of stay. The last 2 places that I've stayed the published daily rate was 1200 baht. One place I paid 600 a night because I was staying a little over 3 weeks and the other I paid 12,000 baht a month plus utilities. One other thing that will come into play and that is when many of these hotels first open they will have introductory rates. When your negoiating a deal for a stay of any length you need to be talking to the manager.

Edited August 10, 2005 by Emil