Accommodation is the most common problem faces by each and every traveler. Nowadays most of the people look for inexpensive lodging when they go on a business trip or vacations. Budget hotel does not denote rough beds, unhygienic surroundings, and low standard facilities. It means to locate a standard hotel which provides excellent amenities at low rate.

I would like to give you some tips regarding cheap hotel booking. You can avail discount on rates in the following ways:

1. You can directly approach a hotel and ask them about the discount.

2. You can also make cheap booking through internet. Everyone is well aware of the internet nowadays. Online hotel reservation service is usually inexpensive, as there are no business overhead such as expenses for furniture, stationery, staff, rental on premises, utilities etc.

3. Advance booking should be made with hotels for saving money. If you make a booking early then you are entitled for reduction in prices. You should not book hotel at last moment. If you are flexible and if you book hotel about 6 weeks ago then you will be able to get a room for a very good rate.

4. Membership of any hotel or resort is also a cheap way of reservation. If you become a member of a hotel, then the hotel will charge a less amount from you as compared to standard rates.

5. An additional way to acquire an economical hotel rate is to get a package deal. There are some websites that provide you the latest list of hotels with attractive package.

6. You should also confirm and evaluate hotel rates with many booking agents before making any booking.

7. There are many credit cards out in market that will give you free hotel stay. It sounds too good to be true, but credit card companies love to give away benefits.

8. You can also discuss with hotels directly to decrease the rates. You may also ask for the help of travel agents. They bargain a better price with some hotels as compared to you because they bring business to those hotels. They direct you to choosing right package that goes with your budget. Often travel agents have information available to them that are not available with any one else.

The most important aspect of traveling is to make adequate arrangement for boarding and lodging in order to make the trip a pleasant experience. The above listed strategies will provide a great help to you.