book online or turn up and negotiate

[andys 1]

Have 3 nights booked at Metro Apartments for when I arrive in LOS at the end of March, but want to keep my options open for the rest of my Hols. Iwould like to do a three day trip yo Koh Chang with a TG then return and get a good accommodation deal. Maybe somewhere more upmarket. Pricewise, is it better to turn up and negotiate or to book in advance using internet and card?

 

Any advice appreciated

 

Andy

[BigDUSA 71]

It all depends on how long are you staying and the time of year. Good deals to be had if your staying over 14 days and it's low season. Talk to the hotel manager has he has the authority to negotiate prices.

 

I used to email the managers of five hotels and tell the when I would arrive and what I was looking to pay. I always got a good deal in low season.

[Rob42 0]

HI,

 

I was in Phuket in November, and had no problem walking into places

without reservations. Not sure about Jan/Feb. Many many clean, new

"Guesthouses" that had similar rates 800-1000B /night. Never felt like

it was a rip off. In fact I think the smaller places have better hospitality,

than the mega-corporation Hotels, that promote extra charges to customers,

since their just big business. Example: minibars. in the small hotels they

are a service for your convenience. Beers for 60-80B, Try that in a Hyatt!

 

Also try LateStays.com. That gave me a couple of excellent deals in the past.

Good reservation system, fast.