When booking hotel reservations, most Americans still use their laptop or desktop computer to book hotel reservations. According to a recent study, 8% of reservations were booked with a handheld mobile device. Americans still make hotel reservations offline 43% of time. There are many possibilities to explain these findings. For example, some people might prefer booking with a live person or being able to compare places and prices using multiple windows or tabs on a computer.

Do you want the best hotel rooms, but an affordable, efficient price? Then here’s a tip for getting a hotel upgrade at no extra charge: Book a room exactly one tier below the one you really want, and you stand a chance of being moved one tier up automatically as vacancies are filled. While not 100% effective, this method could save you hundreds to get into that suite you’ve always wanted.