hotels: finding dates for the lowest price shown?
Oct 29, 2010, 4:52 pm
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hotels: finding dates for the lowest price shown?
Hi,
I used to use kayak's "deals" feature, when they would display the lowest rate for a particular hotel, and I was able to click and see the dates this rate is applicable. This way I found a couple of very nice rate mistakes and took advantage of them.
However, Kayak removed this, and when you check the "deals" they are displaying only regular rates or promotional, but still no "mistakes". It has become impossible to find the lowest rate for a city\hotel across the year.
Hotelscombined still shows you the lowest rate found for flexible search (no dates), however it is impossible to find out what dates are applicable to this rate.
Do you guys know the trick?
The thing is I am a price-sensitive traveler, and I choose dates of my travel according to the cheapest price I find, and not the other way around. I am flexible, and I am able to adjust my plans if there is an attractive price. But how do I find those dates?
I used to use kayak's "deals" feature, when they would display the lowest rate for a particular hotel, and I was able to click and see the dates this rate is applicable. This way I found a couple of very nice rate mistakes and took advantage of them.
However, Kayak removed this, and when you check the "deals" they are displaying only regular rates or promotional, but still no "mistakes". It has become impossible to find the lowest rate for a city\hotel across the year.
Hotelscombined still shows you the lowest rate found for flexible search (no dates), however it is impossible to find out what dates are applicable to this rate.
Do you guys know the trick?
The thing is I am a price-sensitive traveler, and I choose dates of my travel according to the cheapest price I find, and not the other way around. I am flexible, and I am able to adjust my plans if there is an attractive price. But how do I find those dates?
Oct 29, 2010, 6:10 pm
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Oct 30, 2010, 2:02 pm
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Hi,
I used to use kayak's "deals" feature, when they would display the lowest rate for a particular hotel, and I was able to click and see the dates this rate is applicable. This way I found a couple of very nice rate mistakes and took advantage of them.
However, Kayak removed this, and when you check the "deals" they are displaying only regular rates or promotional, but still no "mistakes". It has become impossible to find the lowest rate for a city\hotel across the year.
Hotelscombined still shows you the lowest rate found for flexible search (no dates), however it is impossible to find out what dates are applicable to this rate.
Do you guys know the trick?
The thing is I am a price-sensitive traveler, and I choose dates of my travel according to the cheapest price I find, and not the other way around. I am flexible, and I am able to adjust my plans if there is an attractive price. But how do I find those dates?
I used to use kayak's "deals" feature, when they would display the lowest rate for a particular hotel, and I was able to click and see the dates this rate is applicable. This way I found a couple of very nice rate mistakes and took advantage of them.
However, Kayak removed this, and when you check the "deals" they are displaying only regular rates or promotional, but still no "mistakes". It has become impossible to find the lowest rate for a city\hotel across the year.
Hotelscombined still shows you the lowest rate found for flexible search (no dates), however it is impossible to find out what dates are applicable to this rate.
Do you guys know the trick?
The thing is I am a price-sensitive traveler, and I choose dates of my travel according to the cheapest price I find, and not the other way around. I am flexible, and I am able to adjust my plans if there is an attractive price. But how do I find those dates?
) And if anyone know how to find the lowest rate for a certain day on any search engine hope you can share with us. Thanks! I know another website wego.com they show really good price too, but same problem don't know how to find the day with the lowest rate.
Nov 25, 2010, 3:31 pm
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Got an email from the guy that developed this feature. He says the site removed this for some reason, but promised to forward the request to Kayak's management. Nothing has changed so far.
Is there any other service that shows you the starting price for the hotel allowing you to retrieve the dates applicable to this rate?
Is there any other service that shows you the starting price for the hotel allowing you to retrieve the dates applicable to this rate?
Jan 5, 2011, 12:13 am
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Best Western's website lets you view 30 days of rates in calendar form.
Select the BW you're interested in. On the reservation page look for the "View Availability Calendar" link, next to the date fields. Enter a start date and you'll get the next 30 days of rates in an easy-to-read calendar.
Even if you don't like Best Western brand the calendar suggests which days are likely to be busy or slow at other hotels in the area.
Select the BW you're interested in. On the reservation page look for the "View Availability Calendar" link, next to the date fields. Enter a start date and you'll get the next 30 days of rates in an easy-to-read calendar.
Even if you don't like Best Western brand the calendar suggests which days are likely to be busy or slow at other hotels in the area.
Apr 1, 2011, 9:29 am
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Apr 1, 2011, 9:33 am
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Best Western's website lets you view 30 days of rates in calendar form.
Select the BW you're interested in. On the reservation page look for the "View Availability Calendar" link, next to the date fields. Enter a start date and you'll get the next 30 days of rates in an easy-to-read calendar.
Even if you don't like Best Western brand the calendar suggests which days are likely to be busy or slow at other hotels in the area.
Select the BW you're interested in. On the reservation page look for the "View Availability Calendar" link, next to the date fields. Enter a start date and you'll get the next 30 days of rates in an easy-to-read calendar.
Even if you don't like Best Western brand the calendar suggests which days are likely to be busy or slow at other hotels in the area.
Kayak's deals section was awesome, like their "buzz" for air tkts. I am clueless why would they remove it, when it worked perfectly? Mayne that's due to the fact they are starting selling rooms themselves?
Apr 1, 2011, 7:06 pm
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Yes, there used to be a site that shows the lowest, yes I mean the lowest price on Earth/hotel on travelocity. I missed it a lot. Same with the kayak function... helped me grabbed so much good stuff. And there is another website called wego.com as well. It still kind of show the lowest night rate... but have a hard time to figure out which night is the lowest...