When I am searching for hotels, I always check the hotel directly, and then also with third parties, such as Expedia/Hotels.com, Lastminute.com, Opodo, airline hotel websites etc.
I noticed a few really lovely websites recently when researching Prague - and they actually beat the 'established' ones hands down, with three for two offers....
They are...
http://www.tablethotels.com -
Tablet Hotels - a website I was aware of already, but always thought they just checked the inventory of the hotel via GDS, so they surprised me with the extra offers!
http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/
Mr & Mrs Smith - this one was good but seemed to struggle with Safari for some reason.
http://www.designhotels.com
Design Hotels - This one was my favourite, clear pricing and tax information and lots of hotels I've never heard of, even in London. Where I work. In the hotel business.
I noticed a few really lovely websites recently when researching Prague - and they actually beat the 'established' ones hands down, with three for two offers....
They are...
http://www.tablethotels.com -
Tablet Hotels - a website I was aware of already, but always thought they just checked the inventory of the hotel via GDS, so they surprised me with the extra offers!
http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/
Mr & Mrs Smith - this one was good but seemed to struggle with Safari for some reason.
http://www.designhotels.com
Design Hotels - This one was my favourite, clear pricing and tax information and lots of hotels I've never heard of, even in London. Where I work. In the hotel business.