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.

Proximity to business or hotel

There are a few crucial things to keep in mind when selecting a hotel for your business travels. No, it is not the proximity to a thriving downtown with lots of fun bars. One of the most important factors to consider is the proximity of the hotel to the client's office and airport (if you are flying in). You don’t want to be spending the majority of your trip in the car or a taxi. 

If you are a WiFi user, don't book with the Marriott hotel chain until you have factored in the price of their WiFi.

Marriott, a 4-star hotel chain which can easily cost $200+ per night, also charges you for internet service: per device!