u/Temedmaelk

Hey,

Quick question - last year while interrailing I checked into a hotel in Munich and the guy at the front desk told me I could’ve gotten a better deal if I’d booked directly with them instead of using a booking site.

Is that actually true in your experience when traveling in Europe?

Also wondering how timing plays into it:

Is it better to book early through sites?

Or can you sometimes get a better rate by contacting the hotel directly closer to the date?

And if booking direct is better:

how do you usually do it?

Just their website, or do you actually email/call?

Curious what people have found in practice.

Hey,

Quick question - last year while interrailing I checked into a hotel in Munich and the guy at the front desk told me I could’ve gotten a better deal if I’d booked directly with them instead of using a booking site.

Is that actually true in your experience when traveling in Europe?

Also wondering how timing plays into it:

Is it better to book early through sites?

Or can you sometimes get a better rate by contacting the hotel directly closer to the date?

And if booking direct is better:

how do you usually do it?

Just their website, or do you actually email/call?

Curious what people have found in practice.