Looking to score a great deal on your next Hampton Inn visit? The opportunity to travel and stay cheap may be easier than you think. Follow some of these simple tips and you should find a great deal at well below the average nightly rate.
Stay during the week and off-season. In many places the high season for travel falls between May and August, although in ski towns and tropical destinations rates are highest in winter. Rates skyrocket during these months because hotels like the Hampton Inn know demand is high and they can get away with it. If you travel at times other than those busy months and avoid staying on weekends, you'll typically save 30 to 40 percent. Note that Hampton Inns located downtown in cities often offer special rates on weekends, when business travel diminishes.
Book ahead of time. Hampton Inn offers a special discount---up to 15 percent off the best available rate---to anyone who books his stay 14 or more days before the expected arrival. Keep in mind this is only for Hilton HHonors members and the offer is only good at participating hotels.
Become a Hilton HHonors member if you travel frequently. Travelers who stay at Hampton Inns or other Hilton hotels should consider enrolling in this special program. Each time they stay, members earn points that they can use for special discounts and rewards.
Call ahead and ask if there are any other special promotions. The Hampton Inn where you wish to stay may offer its own special discounts. If you travel in off-peak seasons, the hotel may offer you an outstanding rate just to gain some extra business during the "slow" months. Like most hotels, Hampton Inn offers special discounts for AAA members.
