Hotels
Booking
services
Chains
Independents
Tips
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If rates are an important
consideration, comparison shop on your chosen destination. Looking around on various web sites is the only way to
know if you are getting a good rate. You will go to the same web sites, where eventually you
will make your reservation, so bookmark your favorite web sites
as you go. Try the following types of web
sites.
Online
Booking Services
There are a
number of large accommodations booking services on the Internet. They
are middle men between you and the lodging. They offer primarily
hotels, and are usually confined to the major cities. For example
often only Seattle Portland and Vancouver B.C. will get a look in.
These online booking services can be world-wide, U.S-wide, Canada-wide, or
regional.
Hotel
Chains
There are a number of hotel chains with accommodations throughout the
Northwest. Some chains are nation-wide and some are regional. You
might prefer to use their web sites if
you are a member of a chain’s frequent-guest program.
Independent
Operators
Here at Go
Northwest!, we list many lodging establishments, including:
- Bed
& Breakfasts
- Cabins
& Cottages
- Chalets
- Campgrounds
- Condos
- Conference
Centers
- Hotels
& Motels
- Inns
& Lodges
- Ranches
- RV
Parks
- Vacation
Rentals
Here's how to find
accommodations on Go Northwest!
- If you know the name of the
lodging where you will be staying
- go to the Go Northwest! home page
- enter the name in the search box
- it will probably be on the first page in the results
- you might need to scroll through the page to find it
- If you know the city or town
where you will be staying
- go to the Go Northwest! home page
- use the drop down menu to "Select a city"
- at the city home page click on the "accommodations" link
- If you are don't know the
city or town (for example some ranches and cabins are associated with
areas like the Cascades, or northern B.C., rather than a town.
- go to the Go Northwest! home page
- click on a state or province name to browse the northwest
geographically
Try also these other web
sites that specialize in Northwest accommodations.
Tips
when booking
Watch out for extra
fees:
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Early
Departure. Leaving ahead of schedule can cost you as much as $50.
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Late
Cancellation. If you don’t cancel at least 24-72 hours in
advance, you could be charged for the room.
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No-Show.
You may have to pay for the night you missed
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Automatic
Gratuities. Some establishments wont take a chance on your failing
to tip, and have "bellman fees".
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Baggage
Checking. You might pay for the service of leaving luggage behind
the desk after you check out.
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Service
fees. Some services might be "add-ons" rather than built
into the cost of the room. For example fees for local calls,
in-room coffee service, daily newspaper, use of fitness center.
Ask whether they are mandatory or optional, as you might not be
specifically offered the opportunity to decline the latter.
And remember,
when you turn up at the reception desk, you can always ask if the quoted
price is their "best price", or if it is possible to get a free
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