How To Find A Last Minute Hotel Deal

Often the best adventures are unscripted. You have so much fun at a wedding, you decide to stay the night nearby. You hit up a concert or hockey game in a neighboring city – on a whim. You surprise a friend with an unexpected visit. You get a little extra money in your pocket and want to surprise a loved one with a spontaneous trip. Fear not, last-minute traveler: we’ve got helpful tips to help you find a hotel room when you need it!

Look on your Smartphone

Even if you didn’t load hotel-booking apps into your phone before you left, you can still access great deals on our mobile-friendly site, Find-A-Hotel.net! We give you listings, reviews, photos and information from sites like Expedia, Orbitz, HotelTonight, Hotwire, Travelocity, and Hotels.com in one convenient place, so you don’t have to flip between windows to find a hotel room at the most competitive rate.

Know your Chains

Sure, each city has its own quirky one-off hotels, but when you need to find a hotel room right away, you can save time and aggravation by going with one of the high-quality budget chains out there. Brands like Quality Inn and La Quinta are usually safe bets, no matter which city you’re in.

Read the Reviews

Never book a hotel that doesn’t list photos of the room. Take reviews with a grain of salt (especially if it’s a 2009 review complaining about “construction debris” – which is assuredly cleared up by now.) Yet, look for consistency in the commenting. If everyone is talking about the “rude front desk staff,” for instance, you probably want to find a hotel room elsewhere.