is it cheaper to book Vegas hotels online or the day of at the hotel?
Question by Wuendy Z:
is it cheaper to book Vegas hotels online or the day of at the hotel?
I need to know if anyone knows from EXPERIENCE if its cheaper to book a hotel online for Vegas hotels or at the hotel, the day off. I am looking at Treasure Island or whatever is on the strip.
The reason I ask is because I figure hotels need to unload hotel rooms the day off and I might be able to get it cheaper than booking online.
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Answer by giddyupdave
Vegas hotels (especially those on the strip) never really need to “unload” rooms. One thing to keep in mind is this… An empty room isn’t costing the hotel anything. They don’t have to clean or restock it, or pay someone to do so. It simply doesn’t pay for them to rent a room at a very small (if any) profit to an average joe that might not even drop a in a slot machine (not to say that you wouldn’t).
My advice would be to check out the bargain sites like priceline, hotwire, etc. Even thought the commercials claim that the hotels are trying to get rid of their rooms, the hotels actually sell blocks of rooms to those services in advance. Therefore, it’s those companies who are more likely to offer big discounts last minute.
You also want to be careful because waiting until last minute may cost you far more than it might save. I always look for good deals in advance during slow times of year. If a cheaper price comes up later, oh well.
Want to really save money? Don’t bother staying on the strip, or stay at an older property like the Trop. You’ll still be close to all the action and won’t have to spend a ton of money on a place to crash.
Good luck and have fun!
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Several years ago they did just that. You would see on the giant screens outside the hotels rooms for a few dollars. They don’t do that anymore. The reason is they advertise the low rates in trying to get people to Vegas. Once you are here you either booked a room or will need one. Those who didn’t book will have to pay the higher price or go without. So it is in the better to book cycle that wait until we get there.
about 1 year ago
I’ve booked at the hotel’s website at their cheapest prices, and then watched the prices fluctuate downwards over the next couple months. I simply called the hotel and asked for the new lowest price.
This worked for the set of hotels owned by Harrahs (www.harrahs.com ), though I noticed that some other casino-hotels lock you in (I think all the other non-hotel sites like Orbitz and Priceline lock you in at the price you book at).
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In my experience it is the best to book the hotel room in advance in order to get the best price. Sites like http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com have also the latest Las Vegas hotel promotion codes available which you can use in order to lower your rates.
about 1 year ago
Best to book ahead. Do it now when the rates are good and do it through the hotels site that will allow you to cancel up to 24 hours in advance. That way, if you find a cheaper deal after that, you can cancel your first reservation and get a new one. Don’t wait until you get there, you might not get a room, and it will be more expensive.
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On the day bookings in Vegas costs you dear, book a long way in advance and you will save money. Here will tell you everything you need to do to get the cheapest vegas room rate. http://vegasuncovered.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/how-to-get-the-best-room-rate-in-las-vegas/
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It helps to join one of the casino clubs, gamble, then take advantage of some incredible. deals. Sometimes you can find deals online or at review sites like the one listed below.
about 1 year ago
i ended up getting a room the day i got there. and i ended up sleeping in my car for 4days. but good luck with it