In Hong Kong, there are numerous hotels. From swankiest penthouse to dingiest guesthouse, you will find, as long as they have a bed they have website to offer deals. But how do you identify the excellent deals from seas of independent hotel offers. Here we have some tips for you to get hands on. We filter out you the best websites for hotel deals in Hong Kong and as well as giving you a few tips on cheap deals unique to Hong Kong. If you’re looking for specific hotel deals, we also have a monthly updated list of Hong Kong hotel hot deals that features the best on offer.
1. Great Saving with Online Booking
The best booking engine for Hong Kong hotels is Zuji.com, which can trim up to 50% off the standard rack rate on many properties. The engine is particularly strong on offering mid-range hotels at budget prices. You should make this your first port of call when checking up on prices.
2. Better Rates from Travel Agents
If online booking is not your type of tea, you can ring the hotel directly and bargain. But a better way is to contact a travel agent who has already done the bargain part for you and has attractive rates to offer. Normally, the rate will be 20% less than that on their official websites. And there are special offers and promotions during low seasons and as the clock ticks down, last minute offers may also come out. Be sure to avoid major exhibitions, holidays and the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, which are all high occupancy.
3. Add-on Values
If you’re already unable to get a better price, ask whether or not they can throw in some extras for free. This is particularly useful at the luxury hotel end of the market, with many properties chock-full of award-winning spas and restaurants. Ask for an upgrade, a free spa treatment or complimentary breakfasts; Hong Kong hotels are usually quite accommodating.
4. Packages
This doesn’t always work; but more than occasionally four-night or seven-night package holidays to Hong Kong can work out cheaper than shopping around for hotels and flights yourself. These packages are generally better value regionally, flying from say Thailand or Australia, and packages from the UK or US tend to be less competitive. The Hong Kong Tourism Board keeps a handy list of package deals from your home country, while agents like www.luxury.com.sg offers competitive package deals.
5. Walking Benefits not only Health
Simply show up in Hong Kong and start walking around. Hostels and guesthouses often offer big discounts when the cash is in front of them. Chungking Mansions and Mirador Mansions can probably claim upwards of 50 budget properties between them, so dump your bags and start walking. But make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes.
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