Whether you’re looking for a city break, a European beach getaway or a Thailand backpacking adventure, Hotels.com has plenty of options to get excited about.
Covering everything from stately castles to sleek high rises and boutique boltholes, our team of deals experts is pulling back the cover on how to stay in your dream hotel for less. Here are all the best ways to save money on your Hotels.com booking.
Ways to save at Hotels.com
Sign up for a One Key membership
”One Key” is a free loyalty programme, available for UK and US customers, where you work your way up the tiers for more benefits. All members start with a blue tier membership, moving up to silver, gold and platinum, unlocking more perks with each level. Here’s a breakdown of what you get:
- Blue: Save 10 per cent or more on more than 100,000 hotels worldwide
- Silver: Get 15 per cent or more off member pricing for 10,000+ hotels, plus 3 per cent One Key cash (aka rewards points) towards future stays and hotel food or drink perks.
- Gold: Save 20 per cent or more on thousands of hotels, plus room upgrade and 4 per cent One Key cash and hotel food or drink perks.
- Platinum: All of the above, plus 6 per cent One Key cash and VIP customer support.
You earn ‘One Key cash’ reward points on eligible bookings, starting at 2 per cent, the reward amount increases with each tier listed above. These accumulated reward points can be used towards future hotel or car hire bookings.
As well as Hotels.com, the One Key membership can be used on partner sites Expedia and Vrbo, meaning more opportunities to build up your perks and discounts.
You will automatically build up your One Key cash pot in your account after completing eligible trips, and your balance won’t expire, as long as you make at least one eligible booking within 18 months.
Hotels.com student and NHS discounts
Students can get 10 per cent off on Hotels.com bookings via Unidays or Student Beans. Similarly, NHS staff and healthcare workers can also take advantage of this discount with a Health Service Discounts account. These offers can be used on top of existing member pricing or site-wide promotions.
To redeem your unique code from any of these sites, simply register with a valid ID or log in to your account, copy your code and apply it at checkout.
Sales and last-minute deals
Hotels.com doesn’t have a dedicated sale page, however, you can expect flash sales and limited-time promotions during seasonal events and key sales periods, such as Black Friday, Boxing Day, Valentine’s Day and in the run-up to summer.
If you’re flexible on dates or enjoy a spontaneous getaway, you can save 20 per cent or more with last-minute hotel deals. There are plenty of reduced rates on offer, including weekend breaks in cities such as London and Paris from £200 per night. You can even book rooms on the same day, which are sometimes cheaper than normal, as its the hotel’s last chance to fill the room.
Group discounts at Hotels.com
Hotels.com offers up to 70 per cent off for group bookings of nine rooms or more. From corporate travel and wedding parties to travelling with friends or family, it’s well worth getting a direct quote from the customer service team, to see if this beats any other rates. In fact, Hotels.com guarantees to meet or beat the price of any other quotes for the same number of rooms at another hotel of comparable quality.
How we choose the best Hotels.com discount codes
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