Booking Hotels

[Cliver 0]

Looking to book hotel in Pattaya, possibly Areca Lodge for March. Is it better to book direct or through online agents and save baht.. Read elsewhere some warnings about a Thai based company that runs many sites that may not be its cracked up to be, with no accomadation booked...any comments?

[The_Fat_Controller 25]

As a regular at the Areca Lodge, you will not find it any cheaper booking via a third party website, the price is exactly the same.

I have used Asiatravel for hotels in Bangkok, and there seem to be good savings on some Bangkok hotels and more upmarket Pattaya hotels as compared to the walk-in rates.

I have never had a problem booking online, just turned up with the printed hotel voucher or confirmation.

[Feileacan 32]

Firstly I search sites to find out which hotel I want to stay at.

Then I check this hotel against a range of sites and also with the hotels own site if one exists ( I then go with the best price) I don't know what the situation is with Areca, previous poster is sure that direct is best

[farman 11]

As a regular at the Areca Lodge, you will not find it any cheaper booking via a third party website, the price is exactly the same.

I have used Asiatravel for hotels in Bangkok, and there seem to be good savings on some Bangkok hotels and more upmarket Pattaya hotels as compared to the walk-in rates.

I have never had a problem booking online, just turned up with the printed hotel voucher or confirmation.

Hey!!! Great avatar Fat Controller mate..

 

Edited December 14, 2005 by farman

[monkeyman 1,604]

Depends on the hotel. Some places, like Sandy Spring, can be booked at a better rate through the right agent.