Hotel workers - advice please

[Pony_Boy]

So the wonderful girlfriend and I are planning to celebrate our 2 year (dating) anniversary this Easter weekend.

We're on spending the long weekend in Burlington VT just to get away from it all and relax. We found a pretty good decent deal for a 3 night stay at one of the major chain hotels in the city.

My question is : Is it worth it to call the hotel directly and try to negotiate a slightly better rate? or is the price online really the best they can do?

Thanks

[Antisocial_Worker]

It won't hurt to call. We hated having to deal with online reservations because the online booking sites would get a chunk of the proceeds. We'd rather give you the same rate you saw (or sometimes one even better) and keep all the dough.

[Peppergirl]

Keep in mind also: Often on the various 'online' sites, you are required to pre-pay for the room. If you book directly with the hotel or use a travel agent, or the hotels own website, usually you simply have to hold the room with a credit card, and pay when you check out.

Of course, you have to present a card for incidentals upon checking in, but you can generally pay however you wish upon checking out.

[Pony_Boy]

the price we saw was on the hotels own website not a 3rd party

I called the place directly ( possibly the call center) and was able to get a 3 night stay in a deluxe king room ( regular $149) for $303.60 tax included and with no deposit. Much better then the price we saw online!

that ain't bad!!

[Peppergirl]

That's awesome! Have a wonderful time!