Too bad some hotels require a non-refundable “deposit” equivalent to your stay that’s pre-paid so if you don’t show, they get to keep that money AND still rent that room. Oh, and they will overbook, so if you’re one of the last ones to check in, you may not be staying there. They do have to cover the cost at another hotel (usually) but many hotels in event areas have agreements to cover these rooms at lower costs so even if they have to walk a couple of rooms, they still make a ton of profit.
Eh I've always heard from every hotel employee to never use 3rd party sites because if there is an issue they can't help you and you can't be helped unless you can actually manage to get help from 3rd party sites customer service.
It sounds like they should have pre booked it when prices were low. Being last minute is not a good thing when it comes to a vacation 🙄
And this is why I work some hours at a Hilton property because I can book last-minute stay for really cheap anywhere I go. That has a Hilton property world wide.
I got the fanciest room I’ve ever been in for $79 on Hotel Tonight. The in-shower products were Le Labo & the bar cart had large bottles – not the tiny ones.
Viv, I do love you, and didn't work for me. Ended up with a Bait & Switch and being grossly and disgustingly overcharged above their regular prices at the Reaidence Inn in Manchester, Connecticut. Lied about the charge and then zapped my card after the fact. Unfortunately, buyer beware. I want the 47.00 deal that is in the comments! How??
Due to weather I missed a connecting flight home and had to get a last minute hotel. I asked the front desk about the price but then also told them what was showing on Hotel Tonight. I went through all the prompts before paying and then she compared what she could do on her end and ended up getting me a better deal than having to book through Hotel Tonight, so sometimes it’s also worth talking to them (& being nice, of course)!
It's always risky booking with a 3rd party. You will probably get the worst service. If there is an option to get walked, they will walk you. If you're faced with an issue, oh well, you'll need to figure it out on your own. It's always best to book with a TA, no additional fee to you, where you get better perks and comps or book directly with the hotel.
hotel tonight had me booked me in a moldy 2 star hotel room with positive reviews that had to be fake. and the price didn’t include the fees which were an extra $70! worst third party site, never again
Vivian, you forgot to mention that HT is the only app where you can book and check-in late at night. with HT, even if you book a room as late as 2 AM, you can check in right away, something you typically can’t do with regular hotel bookings, where you’d usually have to wait until the standard check-in time of 2 or 3 PM. This means that if you need a place to stay immediately in the middle of the night, you’re not just reserving a room for later that day—you’re actually getting instant access for the rest of that night, which is a major advantage for last-minute or emergency situations
Coming from a hotel front desk agent, whenever you use a third party. Please remember to make sure all of the information is correct, I've seen millions of times guest needing to be on hold for hours on end trying to get their reservation modified. I never recommend making third party bookings over the phone, it always somehow goes wrong
Please i beg don't go to the front desk and try to haggle the price down by saying the room would be empty otherwise and you should at least make some money. You're not currying favor with the front desk, if anything that kind of language makes them want to help you less. Yes go to third parties sites, also independent hotels are more likely to work with you, and have cheaper walk-in rates. Just my own two cents as someone who use to work as a front desk manager.
Just went to Hoteltonight. And the prices were not a deal. Actually didn't even show the cheaper hotels just high end places.
Been using Hotel Tonight for years and it's usually pretty good.
I got a much better rate on priceline
Only tell ne once…😊
Hotel tonight I can agree I’ve used a few times and got some steals
This lady is a fraud. She inherited two million dollars from her parents when she was 18. She is nothing more than a liberal trust fund baby.
Too bad some hotels require a non-refundable “deposit” equivalent to your stay that’s pre-paid so if you don’t show, they get to keep that money AND still rent that room. Oh, and they will overbook, so if you’re one of the last ones to check in, you may not be staying there. They do have to cover the cost at another hotel (usually) but many hotels in event areas have agreements to cover these rooms at lower costs so even if they have to walk a couple of rooms, they still make a ton of profit.
Wow
Eh I've always heard from every hotel employee to never use 3rd party sites because if there is an issue they can't help you and you can't be helped unless you can actually manage to get help from 3rd party sites customer service.
It sounds like they should have pre booked it when prices were low. Being last minute is not a good thing when it comes to a vacation 🙄
And this is why I work some hours at a Hilton property because I can book last-minute stay for really cheap anywhere I go. That has a Hilton property world wide.
Go to Expedia and you get a better deal for the same day. Hotels tonight do not provide you with the best deals.
I got the fanciest room I’ve ever been in for $79 on Hotel Tonight. The in-shower products were Le Labo & the bar cart had large bottles – not the tiny ones.
Yes vivienne!, you are a G! 😊
Got a deal advice for cruises?? I have a birthday coming up. Please and thank you! 😊
I've been hip to hotel tonight for a loooong time! It's great! Especially for spontaneous trips.
Never did last minute booking. Thanks for this information.
The prices were not much cheaper and some were more expensive. Maybe I need to try some other time.
Viv, I do love you, and didn't work for me. Ended up with a Bait & Switch and being grossly and disgustingly overcharged above their regular prices at the Reaidence Inn in Manchester, Connecticut. Lied about the charge and then zapped my card after the fact. Unfortunately, buyer beware.
I want the 47.00 deal that is in the comments! How??
Due to weather I missed a connecting flight home and had to get a last minute hotel. I asked the front desk about the price but then also told them what was showing on Hotel Tonight. I went through all the prompts before paying and then she compared what she could do on her end and ended up getting me a better deal than having to book through Hotel Tonight, so sometimes it’s also worth talking to them (& being nice, of course)!
You truly are our BFF. THANKS!
Girl, between Hotel Tonight and Sky Scanner, I'm about to take a vacation to Bali for 47 bucks and a box of Thin Mints😂😂😂
Thanks, Vivian!
I'll definitely use this… if i ever get a hotel last minute… but typically I wouldn't let myself wait that long lol
It's always risky booking with a 3rd party. You will probably get the worst service. If there is an option to get walked, they will walk you. If you're faced with an issue, oh well, you'll need to figure it out on your own. It's always best to book with a TA, no additional fee to you, where you get better perks and comps or book directly with the hotel.
But you can’t use points this way right ?
It's Indian owned … who cares ?
Not getting paid? Just curious, do you have stock or any affiliation with the company at all other than solely as a user/customer?
hotel tonight had me booked me in a moldy 2 star hotel room with positive reviews that had to be fake. and the price didn’t include the fees which were an extra $70! worst third party site, never again
Vivian, you forgot to mention that HT is the only app where you can book and check-in late at night. with HT, even if you book a room as late as 2 AM, you can check in right away, something you typically can’t do with regular hotel bookings, where you’d usually have to wait until the standard check-in time of 2 or 3 PM. This means that if you need a place to stay immediately in the middle of the night, you’re not just reserving a room for later that day—you’re actually getting instant access for the rest of that night, which is a major advantage for last-minute or emergency situations
Coming from a hotel front desk agent, whenever you use a third party. Please remember to make sure all of the information is correct, I've seen millions of times guest needing to be on hold for hours on end trying to get their reservation modified. I never recommend making third party bookings over the phone, it always somehow goes wrong
Please i beg don't go to the front desk and try to haggle the price down by saying the room would be empty otherwise and you should at least make some money. You're not currying favor with the front desk, if anything that kind of language makes them want to help you less. Yes go to third parties sites, also independent hotels are more likely to work with you, and have cheaper walk-in rates. Just my own two cents as someone who use to work as a front desk manager.
Thank you lovely Vivian ❤
any hack for plane tix? same principle as hotels I think 🤔
V – you are great! I stumbled across this site five years ago. Super on point in your vid.
Been using it for years
Is there an app?
I love hotel tonight!! Used it several times for years!
Awesome, thank you so much!❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you 😊