Not PL or Hotwire. Don't want to bid. I am searching for particular dates in a particular city. Just wondering what you use and find helpful. I tried hotels.com but I put in the search and it just shows the little man walking forever and doesn't give me the results. Very frustrating. So, if you have any helpful ideas for a good workable website, please pass on. Thanks in advance.

Might depend on the city, one website might feature the best rates in Las Vegas while another consistently offers the best deals in NYC.

expedia.com
hotelkingdom.com
travelocity.com
quikbook.com are a few that I check

you can also download travelaxe.com which prices about 15 online booking engines and highlights the lowest price.

Travelaxe.com - after downloading, searches nine online booking sites.

Double check before booking with Expedia. Most rooms are prepay and rates are often the same, even higher (much higher) than booking at the same hotel's website without having to prepay.

Yes, that is part of it. I don't want to be precharged and I want to be able to cancel down the road if I change my mind. I know, I want the moon. Just wondering what site you all use to kind of simplify the searching/booking process. I will check into these. Thanks.

There's a pretty good feature of tripadvisor.com which will give you a quote from several online providers for your dates and hotels. It usually comes up as "Compare all deals on (name of your chosen hotel)"

Orbitz.com and travelweb.com are two more good ones, often listing lower rates than expedia or travelocity.

If you have a particular chain you like, Marriott, Westin, Hyatt, Intercontinential, etc. Many now offer a "Lowest Price Guarantee".

This is one of my favorites

http://www.choicehotels.com/

I echo the suggestions for Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz as well as others posted here. However, before booking on them, I would first check the hotel you're interested in website to see if the rates are the same. If they are, I personally would book straight with the hotel itself. No matter where you book, pay close attention for to see if these are prepay rates and what the cancellation policies are.

I use Travelaxe.com too, a search engine of search engines.

I always check Expedia (although I've never booked anything with them) and possibly another "discount" site. Always check the hotels website direct and I usually call also. I always end up booking with them direct.

I personally have a lot of luck with orbitz, which actually partners with Hotwire. But you're not bidding -- you get to choose dates, city, etc...and if you find a better deal Orbitz will match it.

Ok so my friend said I"m wrong...orbitz doesn't partner with hotwire...it's one of the other travel sites that does. but the hotel match thing did work -- i got a great deal on the hotel I wanted to stay at next weekend for my friend's wedding -- The Hudson in NYC...must be bc it's NO bidding (yes, I"m awake now!). Sorry for mistake and hope this helps!

One other option is to download the sidestep.com software. It will search for best prices (supposedly). But I agree with many of the other websites you've been given. No one site will always have the best deal. And certain sites require pre pay on some hotels and not others. The feature Suzie mentions on tripadvisor is very good. Also interesting (using that feature) that on some websites a hotel will show up as unavailable on particular dates while on another it will be available.???

I always check expedia and travelocity but then typically book with the hotel directly. I can usually do as well with AARP, AAA, or similar weekend specials or other discounts, and there is no booking fee.

Travelzoo and eleisurelink.

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