rhodieman Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 What do you reckon is best? I am looking at the Sivalai for next week and wondering if it's better to turn up and see if I can get a better rate or book now via Agoda say for three nights. If I book in advance do you think there will be someone at the pier from the hotel to get me there - although it does not seem that far. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Booking.com rates are a bit better with no fees, they also show an all in rate as opposed to Agoda which is ++. they also dont need payment until you stay. Check rates here for booking.com http://hotel.thaivisa.com I have never been able to get a better rate at a hotel as a walk in, sometimes they want double, but sometimes the OTA's only get access to rooms in remote wings etc, I guess thats why sometimes its a lot less, the hotels load the rooms on the sites so the OTA's dont get any say in the rooms available or the rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodieman Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Booking.com rates are a bit better with no fees, they also show an all in rate as opposed to Agoda which is ++. they also dont need payment until you stay. Check rates here for booking.com http://hotel.thaivisa.com I have never been able to get a better rate at a hotel as a walk in, sometimes they want double, but sometimes the OTA's only get access to rooms in remote wings etc, I guess thats why sometimes its a lot less, the hotels load the rooms on the sites so the OTA's dont get any say in the rooms available or the rates. Thanks - what are OTAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Online travels agencies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Since I despise walking around in the afternoon heat, bags in hand, seeking a room, I always book at least the first night in a new destination. If it' low season I can try for a better rate on subsequent nights and if that is not successful, get back online and book the rest of the nights I need. Of course the danger is that there will be no more online rooms available but in low season you are generally safe. Also, on some islands, even getting online can still be difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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