Finding hotel deals in Bangkok Thailand is much easier these days, especially through the convienece of the Internet. It’s easier to search for budget rooms to hostels and even landing yourself a great deal on luxury hotels in Bangkok. And you’ll save much more money rather then going through a travel agent. But there are so many hotel reservation companies out on the Internet and finding the right one can be quite confusing.
When it comes to searching for hard to find hotel deals in Bangkok we go for the usual suspects like Hotels.com, Priceline.com, Travelocity.com and sorts of other major advertised Internet travel agencies. Because it’s easy and everyone knows about them.
But can they provide the best hotel rates?
It never hurts to check their websites. However, they do not offer the best possible room rates. They work in conjunction with other local hotel room wholesalers. What this means is that most of the biggest online travel agencies like Hotels.com are middle men. And these companies will not offer you the widest selection of hotel options in Bangkok.
How about booking through a hotel company’s website directly?
Again it doesnt’ hurt to check a hotel’s website for room rates. But you’ll find that booking through their website will cost on average 30% to 40% more, compared to an online travel agency.
Where do I go to find hotel deals in Bangkok, Thailand?
The best option is to look for a online hotel reservation company based in Thailand. This way you are going directly to the source for best deals as well as more hotel choices for you to choose.
The reason why Thailand based online travel agencies can provider better rates is because they have offices where local hotels can notify them easily about special rates and promotions. And since they are in the region they are absolutely more knowledgeable about Bangkok hotels then a USA based company like Travelocity.com.
Also it’s good to remember that Thailand’s low season is from late March to early November. During those times you’ll find many hotels throughout Thailand and especially in the city of Bangkok have lowered their rates up to 40%.
For reviews of Thailand hotel reservation agencies please visit Best Websites to Reserve Hotels in Thailand.
Edwin M. Clark is an independent travel consultant working for large corporations in the travel industry. Currently he resides in Thailand where he enjoys writing articles, reviews and information guides about Asia. Visit his website http://www.bangkokforvacation.com for travel tips and where to stay in Bangkok.