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    For hotels, do you use a booking site or book direct with the establishment?

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    Post by RedBedroom Wed May 18, 2011 11:55 pm

    I am really wondering now what the difference is?

    Used to be, Hotels.com was a better deal always. Now, I am seeing that booking direct is the same, or maybe even better. A place I am looking at for Saturday is actually cheaper when booked direct by $80. They have it right on their site that they are cheaper than booking sites.
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    Post by Cheaps Thu May 19, 2011 5:02 am

    since i work for a hotel, i go thru the website, its the only way to get my special employee rate big grin
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    Post by Chris Thu May 19, 2011 8:29 am

    I usually book directly. I've never done it the other way, but I can't help but think that something is more likely to go wrong if you rely on electronic booking over speaking to someone directly.
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    Post by Marc™ Thu May 19, 2011 2:43 pm

    Call and make the reservation.
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    Post by Nystyle709 Thu May 19, 2011 6:35 pm

    I'll do either or. I find out which method is the cheapest and go with that. You can find a lot of good deals and discounts online and since that's how I book most of my flights, I'll book the room online as well. If I just need a hotel room, I'll call the hotel I'm looking at as well as look online.
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    Post by Impact Sat May 21, 2011 5:42 pm

    I prefer booking sites, and just print out the receipt.
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    Post by Shale Sat May 21, 2011 7:55 pm

    I've used Hotels.com for my almost annual trips to DC, Chicago & New Orleans since 2004 and never had a complication.

    Always anxious that I'll get there and no one will know anything, but that never happened.
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