Ask for the manager and ask himabout it. The manager is the best person to ask, since if youcan make negotiations, he has the authority to make negotiationswith you.
*Ask if they give discounts to students or senior citizens.
*Simply ask through the phone how can you qualify for adiscount. If at certain day of the week or at certain times ofthe year they give discounts, ask them about it and ask how muchor how less can they give, then ask if you could get still ahigher discount. Usually at off peak seasons, hotels will bewilling to give in, just to fill the empty rooms.
*Ask for certain packages. Hotels usually offer rooms with freebreakfast.
*Do name drop. If you know of someone who frequently stays them,mention his name. It can help. Tell them your friend referredyou to them and ask for a discount. Don't ever give up if theysay no. A statement like "is that the best you can do?" canencourage a big discount.
*Often, people in the military get good hotel rates. Usually,discounts are offered to government employees. *At off peakseasons, you could definitely ask for special rates. Then ifthey don't budge after you have offered a discount, ask someextras, like breakfast.
*When negotiating, it is very important to write down all agreeddiscussions. Write too, the names of the persons that you havebeen talking to, the time as well as the day and date. Ask for anumber that you can call before checking in to the hotel forconfirmation.
*Upon arrival to the hotel, look around and ask for negotiationsonce more. For instance if you feel that the hotel is not fullybooked, ask for a room with a better view than the one you arein, if you don't agree with what you see.
Enjoy your stay!
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