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Go 5-Star at Discount Rates...
Tips & Tricks for Finding a Discount Hotel Rate!!

How would you like to stay in a 4 or 5-star Florida hotel and receive a discount hotel rate? Of course you would.

When picking a hotel for your Florida vacation, there is always something to remember...

You get what you pay for! There is a huge difference between a luxury hotel and a cheap motel. Although you may not plan to be in your room often, you still want to take finding a Florida hotel very seriously.

This page is set up to provide you with tips on finding a discount hotel rate in luxury -type spots. You will learn that with a little extra effort, you can have a fine hotel for a fraction of the cost!!

Let's not waste time dilly-dallying around and get to the meat of finding a discount hotel rate in a quality Florida hotel...



Top tips for living in luxury for your Florida vacation!!

  • Select a few hotel companies, build a relationship, and cash in on your loyalty. Quality and service varies among Florida hotel chains. They will reward you for being a good customer if you make that aware to them. Remember, they are in business and want you to stay at their Florida hotel! The hotel business is very competitive, so use that to your advantage. Please be friendly though- especially if they do upgrade you. Take care of them.

  • Take advantage of the flexibility in rates. Finding a discount hotel rate is easy with a little persistence. Ask, Ask, Ask. Research pays off also. Just do your homework and do it at the right time and you'll be in good shape for finding a discount hotel rate.

  • You're the one in control- so use that advantageously! Contact them after you book your discount hotel rate. Time your travel and check-ins appropriately- right time of year and time of day. Also, weigh out the various options- booking yourself or using a travel agent and package deals versus seperate rates.

  • Make friends at each Florida spot! In the real world, it is not what you know, but who you know that counts a lot. I have seen people get anything they want by building relationships. The staff gets yelled at, treated like crap, and probably doesn't make enough money to deal with that kind of abuse. If you come in and brighten their day, they will be more than happy to help.

  • Try to get into concierge or club levels of the Florida hotel. These spots will not only save you money, but will provide an array of amenities you will want to take advantage of.

  • Finally, if you aren't happy, go somewhere else. They don't want you to leave, so if you nicely show your dissatisfaction, many times you'll receive what you wanted in the first place- a discount hotel rate in a luxurious Florida hotel.

It is to your advantage to use the competitiveness of the Florida hotel industry against them.

Our best advice is to research as best you can. Once you pick a spot, secure a discount hotel rate, then follow the steps above of building relationships and asking for travel deals.

Remember, you never know unless you ask. Many people think they are being rude by asking, but it isn't what you say that matters - it's how you say it that counts!!

All in all this is a basic overview of how to obtain a discount hotel rate in 5-star Florida hotels. Don't count them out. It could make the difference between an excellent Florida vacation and a frustrating one.

We have found a great site to get you started- Trip Advisor. There you can find hotel rates on any hotel from 1-star to 5-star, plus reviews, discounts, and other resources.

Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travelers have to say at TripAdvisor



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