Current best hotel resv on internet?
Feb 2nd, 2007, 11:11 AM
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Current best hotel resv on internet?
Hi, I am in Indonesia for two wks in Feb., & wonder what Asian hotel res. website is currently most attractive. I used to use Asiahotels and I see some others, but would like any suggestions you have. I am older, and not a high-end, nor low-end, altho of course, in circumstances I do both. I stayed a few nights in Bali for $3.50 night and was perfectly happy altho, dang, there was no pool, orchestra, internet & the wake-up call was the family rooster.
Feb 2nd, 2007, 06:39 PM
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This is a point that can cause some arguments here!
Personally, I use what is now known as Agoda.com (used to be Precision Reservations, and before that, Planet Holiday). I've been using them for years and never had a serious problem, other than full hotels. They usually have competitive rates to all the others, but when considering a branded hotel (Accor is very big in Indonesia) I usually check around to see if the chain's site has a better rate.
When comparing rates, make sure you compare the same thing. Some sites show the rate including taxes, some exclude it. Some include breakfast, some don't.
Personally, I use what is now known as Agoda.com (used to be Precision Reservations, and before that, Planet Holiday). I've been using them for years and never had a serious problem, other than full hotels. They usually have competitive rates to all the others, but when considering a branded hotel (Accor is very big in Indonesia) I usually check around to see if the chain's site has a better rate.
When comparing rates, make sure you compare the same thing. Some sites show the rate including taxes, some exclude it. Some include breakfast, some don't.
Feb 4th, 2007, 06:34 AM
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I have used sawadee.com on 2 trips to a total of 7 destinations in Thailand and Malaysia. While they are not always the least expensive you only are required to put down 1 nights deposit (generally non-refundable) but covered by your trip insurance for illness.The balance is not due until 3 weeks before arrival at that destination.
I used asiahotels.com once on short notice in Malaysia and had to pay the 2 nights upfront but we were already in Asia so I was not concerned. But, if you are planning 3-6 months in advance do you want to pay all now as many of the reservation sites require.
I used asiahotels.com once on short notice in Malaysia and had to pay the 2 nights upfront but we were already in Asia so I was not concerned. But, if you are planning 3-6 months in advance do you want to pay all now as many of the reservation sites require.
