The stretch of options for hotel accommodations is quite varied. There is always hotel accommodation that will definitely suit your budget. Hotel prices are greatly influence by the destination's status quo (i.e. is it a tourist destination?), location, services, hotel ratings and market situation.

Like any other tourism driven business, hotel accommodations have its low and peak season. One of the best ways to get cheap price is to know the low period of your chosen destination. If you really want to save a substantial amount in hotel accommodations cost, the low season is the best time to travel.

Of course, there is a compromise in this situation. We have to be sensible with that. There is definitely a strong rationale why that particular period is a low season in your opted destination. Oftentimes the dictating factor of this is the season.

If you want to go to Phuket in Thailand, a place famous for their resorts, to enjoy their white sand beaches then going there on rainy season is of no purpose. Obviously, this season of the year is considered a low period because the business demand is minimal.

If your motivation to go to Phuket is to simply unwind and escape the hassle bustle of the urban life for couple of days, then you can enjoy your stay in the hotel accommodation at a slashed price.

Most of the hotel accommodations are desperate for business during low season. You can haggle with the price or you can ask for additional value of the price offered to you.

It's ideal to chose a hotel that is at the shortest distance from the city center or is near an airport. After deciding on the kind of hotel you want - budget, mid-price, or luxury, search on travel sites to learn about booking prices and discounts. This will also help you to compare hotel rates and find the best deal. To save time you can also use sites like Sidestep, Hotels combined and Tripmama.com that enable to search hotel rates on multiple sites. Some hotels provide bookings on their own sites. You can go directly to these websites to investigate about their booking prices. And in case you decide to book a hotel directly, make them aware of any discounts you might qualify. This would include benefits for AAA members, senior rates, business traveler rates, government rates or an addition to your frequent flyer points. Moreover, look for discount coupons on various websites and publications.

Making a reservation prior to your travel dates will usually yield the lowest rate. While making a reservation for a leisure trip, always check rates for different days of the week. Determine whether your hotel is primarily a “business” hotel or “leisure” hotel. The business hotel will be full during the week while the leisure fills up during the weekends.

Another important thing to consider is the hotel's cancellation policy. After you have decided to book with a particular website or a hotel, be confident that you are getting the best rate possible. Remember to note the reservation number carefully and put it in a safe place.