Comments on: Why Negotiate Your Hotel Room Directly

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:03:14 +0000

Hi Narah.

Thanks for the suggestion. I have never used them but wouldn’t be opposed to doing so.

Aloha, Rob

By: Narah

Narah — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:56:44 +0000

Hi there! What about using discounthotelshawaii.com? I have only used them once (Fall, 2004) but they were able to get me a room at Ohana East for $60/night. I think they are reputable?

Narah

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:56:26 +0000

Good point that I forgot to mention. I do the same thing and it definitely helps a lot.

Thanks,

Jeff

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:55:48 +0000

Hi Mark,

I think it all comes down to preference, and I’ll happily share mine. I like the Kauai Sheraton. Older, motel-like, down to earth, somewhat funky and needing a makeover. Directly on a lovely beach and easy walking throughout Poipu. People report getting that for about $100/night on Priceline, which makes it a great deal. I don’t personally care for Hyatt. In an entirely different direction (in all senses) I also like the individually owned Hanalei Bay Villas. These are smaller individuals homes on the cliffs, best had through VRBO.

Aloha, Jeff

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:56:22 +0000

Hi Daniela,

I’m not sure I understand what you are referring to. Whether or not you are being charged a fee has nothing to do with whether money was paid (typically by the property) for a reservation going through that website.

Aloha, Jeff

By: Daniela A

Daniela A — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:05:34 +0000

Another thing to try is using companies and/or websites that do not charge any fees for the use of their services. They are out there.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:38:40 +0000

Hello!

Thanks for the advice. I’ll use it for sure.

On a pesudo-related note… I previously bugged you guys about flights to Maui for our honeymoon this September…

On the 2nd leg of our trip we’ll be on Kauai. Any favorite places we should consider staying? We’ll be there about a week and I’m not sure if I should trust the trip advisor ratings.

Thanks!

Mark

By: Vince

Vince — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:38:35 +0000

I found that not only haggling works, but signing up for a hotel’s frequent buyer program. I recently signed up for Fairmont’s program, and saved $190 per night off of their rack rate at the Fairmont Orchid (Big Island). This brought my rate down to $159 a night!

Now, that’s a deal.

I’ve noticed that many of the large hotel chain’s are offering discounts to their “loyal” members.