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- Can You Trust Hotels com?
- What do hotel star ratings mean?
- Why are there two prices for the same room on hotels com?
- Why is Hotels com cheaper than booking com?
- What are hotels com secret prices?
- Does hotels com charge you right away?
- What does a 2 star hotel mean?
- What are the 6 star hotels?
- Is a 2 star hotel Bad?
- Can I use my hotels com account to book for someone else?
- How far in advance can you book on hotels com?
- Why are hotel room prices different?
Can You Trust Hotels com?
Hotels.com is a scam. They will tell you one thing and do something else. I prepaid for a hotel, through their site, and when I arrived the hotel stated no rooms were booked in our name.
What do hotel star ratings mean?
The star rating system was designed to measure the quality of hotels. While you may assume a one-star rating means a "disgusting hole in the wall where illegal activities take place" and a five-star rating means "Oprah Winfrey stayed here and loved it," that's not always the case.
Why are there two prices for the same room on hotels com?
There are a myriad of reasons, but they fall into two categories: different "extras" with the room and/or terms and conditions. particular marketing or discounting campaigns that they hoped not everyone would see.
Why is Hotels com cheaper than booking com?
Hotels sell rooms to these booking sites at a discount, which is why you often see rates cheaper on these sites than on the hotel's website. The big booking companies then price in their costs, marketing, and whatever else to come up with a base for their displayed price. ... Hotels.com was the cheapest in 13 instances.
What are hotels com secret prices?
Hotels.com comes up with a percentage to upcharge the guest and publishes a lower price. Since it's nonrefundable and a certain percentage of guests won't show anyway, hotels take these rooms about $20 above the cost of turning a room (anywhere from $20-$50), because some money is better than empty rooms.
Does hotels com charge you right away?
We'll charge you when you book, in your local currency. You can collect stamps and redeem Hotels.com® reward* nights. You can cancel before the cancellation deadline and get a full refund.
What does a 2 star hotel mean?
A 2 Star Hotel is a hotel that provides the bare essentials with some comfort quality. Standard (**) At a 2 Star Hotel, in addition to the comfort and hygiene essentials, the amenities for the guest are of a significantly higher quality and appeal than to that of a 1 Star Hotel.
What are the 6 star hotels?
- Burj al Arab. The sail-shaped Baruj al Arab hotel, located in Dubai, is one of the best-known six-star hotels. ...
- Amansura. Cambodia's Amansura resort is located near the country's famous Angkor temples. ...
- Las Ventanas al Paraiso. ...
- Amangani.
Is a 2 star hotel Bad?
A one-star rating doesn't necessarily mean a hotel is dirty, unkept or in a bad location. ... Two-Star: Like one-star hotels, two-star properties are typically more affordable than hotels that have a higher rating — they are also usually quite comfortable.
Can I use my hotels com account to book for someone else?
Can I book on Hotels.com for someone else? Absolutely! Just enter the other person's name and information when making the reservation.
How far in advance can you book on hotels com?
As with Best Western, you can book up to 350 days in advance if you're paying in dollars. But if you're using your Choice Privileges Rewards, you can only book 30 days out, though elite members can book awards further out — up to 100 days in advance for Diamond members.
Why are hotel room prices different?
In order to cover operational costs (and to make a profit), hotels determine a range of rates for their hotel rooms. As occupancy and demand increases and supply (room availability) decreases, lower hotel rates are closed and only higher rates are available. It's the classic supply and demand.
