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Book off peak in Leeds for great deals

February 14th, 2009

Its important to think about the dates you want to book your holiday on very carefully. Many people don’t realise just how big the price gap between off peak and busy times can be. For example nearly everyone knows that hotels in Leeds and other major cities become more expensive when the school holidays are in full flow. However you might not know that the day of the week that you book also has a big impact on the final price of your room. Booking on a Sunday to Wednesday for example could be as much as 40% cheaper than at the start of the weekend. Since most people can book off whatever dates they want from their employer it makes sense to take on board this saving if you can.

Another advantage of booking at off peak times is that many of the main attractions in Leeds will be much less crowded and you will find it easier to get off peak discounts. As always you should always have a look around hotel reception for any new or discounted events that may be taking place during your stay. Remember to ask staff at the hotel also as they will often have local knowledge about the city and should have a good idea on the best things to see and do.

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Where are the cheap hotels at?

February 12th, 2009

Picking cheap hotels anywhere can be quite difficult anywhere but i suppose it is always more difficult when you don’t know the city you are going to. Leeds is a great city but the choice of hotels can often make it quite difficult for visitors to decide on a hotel that best suits their needs. Alot of people these days want to splash out on a luxury hotel in the hopes they can enjoy their even more. One thing to think about when going for a very expensive hotel is how much time you are going to spend there. Ie if you are away most of the time is there really any point in spending hundreds of pounds on a hotel room where you may only stay for a few hours?
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I suppose this is why most young people these days spend as little as possible on a hotel as they hope to be away both at night and during the day experiencing all the city has to offer. However i have found that with the older generation they really appreciate their home comforts much more and for them the little extras such as great service and hotel facilities like restaurants etc are much more important. I have also noticed that people of an older generation can prefer a hotel further away from the city centre as it is more likely to have a quit atmosphere and a more easy going nature.

People do ask me all the time what the best way to find cheap hotels in Leeds is but the thing is it really all depends on what requirements you have and what things you count as an essential part of your stay and i suppose what things you are prepared to give up.

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What to look for in a hotel

January 24th, 2009

The biggest mistake that most people make when they book a hotel is not thinking about the actual requirement that they have for their stay. For example you could find that you are paying for services and amenities that you are never going to use. Often a hotel may have expensive facilities like a gym or even a swimming pool included in the booking price however if you don’t make use of these parts of the hotel then you are essentially wasting money and increasing the price of your stay for no reason. Another thing to consider is the location of the hotel in relation to the centre of the city. The price difference between hotels in the centre of any city and those on the outskirts can be quite astounding when you look into it (sometimes as much as 50%).

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