{"id":63949,"date":"2023-01-26T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.smartertravel.com\/2016\/03\/22\/the-10-best-hotel-booking-sites\/"},"modified":"2023-01-26T13:07:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T18:07:50","slug":"best-hotel-booking-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/best-hotel-booking-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"The 15 Best Hotel Booking Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/the-best-flight-booking-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best flight booking sites<\/a>, there\u2019s no shortage of resources available when you need to book a cheap hotel room. From metasearch engines (aggregator) that send you to company sites, to bookable OTAs (online travel agencies), to corporate hotel sites, the options for the best hotel booking sites can be overwhelming. But when doing your search, deciding which hotel booking sites to compare should depend on how often they offer the best hotel deals, and how you prefer to view and filter search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Some of the links featured in this story are affiliate links, and SmarterTravel may collect a commission (at no cost to you) if you shop through them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-the-best-hotel-booking-sites-for-comparing-prices\"><strong>The Best Hotel Booking Sites for Comparing Prices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most travel planning, the best overall strategy is to compare prices from multiple sources including the hotel\u2019s own website, as it will sometimes offer deals not shared with third-party sites, or offer the same rates as third-party sites minus pesky booking fees. Hotels sites will also offer package deals\u2014bundled amenity inclusions and the like\u2014that aren\u2019t shared with third-party sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottom line: Whether you search with a hotel site on this list or a preferred hotel search engine of your own, always check the hotel\u2019s actual website as well, or call its reservations line, to make sure you really are getting the best hotel deal. Don\u2019t forget to check the cancellation policy as the best hotel booking site is one that has a flexible policy in case your plans change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to figure out how best to search for cheap hotels: First, scan this quick list of the best hotel search sites, in no particular order. Then, scroll down to read in-depth summaries of each or click to jump to a particular site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a aria-label=\"SmarterTravel Hotels\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#smartertravel-hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SmarterTravel Hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"Booking.com\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#booking-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"Kayak (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#kayak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kayak<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"Priceline (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#priceline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Priceline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"BookingBuddy\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#booking-buddy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BookingBuddy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"Hotels.com\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#hotels-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"HotelsCombined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#hotels-combined\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HotelsCombined<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a aria-label=\"Expedia (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#expedia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Expedia<\/a> (which owns <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/?SEMCID=TRAVELOCITY-US.B.GOOGLE.bt-c-en.GENERIC&amp;SEMDTL=a11420648292.b156631139435.d1276364718841.e1c.f1.g1kwd-13402836.h1e.i1.j19002012.k1.l1g.m1.n1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiApfeQBhAUEiwA7K_UH-MakVSGZzDL3dFsEkBlgXHCjh1wxqGAU5Y8N9AnvbbUGQ_wjUBN6hoC3gcQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Travelocity (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travelocity<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Orbitz (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orbitz<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"Agoda (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#agoda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"Tripadvisor (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#tripadvisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tripadvisor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"Trivago (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#trivago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trivago<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"Google (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#google\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a aria-label=\"Hotwire (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#hotwire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotwire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#travelpony\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"TravelPony (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TravelPony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mr-and-mrs-smith\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No list of the best hotel booking sites is exhaustive, but these 15 represent a combination of great crowd favorites mixed with some newer, similarly performing hotel search options that you might not know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of them fared well in tests: Prices for the same dates and destinations were fairly consistent from site to site, but the volatility of results may vary based on your destination, how far in advance you\u2019re looking for the best hotel deals, and the time of year you visit (i.e., high season vs. low).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, here are the best hotel booking sites to compare prices with for your next trip, plus the best feature of each one.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/best-car-rental-booking-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 16 Best Car Rental Booking Sites<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"smartertravel-hotels\"><strong>SmarterTravel Hotels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hotels.smartertravel.com\/?adults=2&amp;datediff=4&amp;length=3&amp;children=0&amp;device=desktop&amp;rooms=1&amp;audit=T&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=smartertravel&amp;utm_content=best-hotel-booking-sites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-SmarterTravel-Hotels-2-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Google Hotels\" class=\"wp-image-440369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-SmarterTravel-Hotels-2-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-SmarterTravel-Hotels-2-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-SmarterTravel-Hotels-2-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-SmarterTravel-Hotels-2-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-SmarterTravel-Hotels-2-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; SmarterTravel Hotels<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: SmarterTravel Hotels is a sister site of <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/smartertravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>SmarterTravel.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best Feature<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotels.smartertravel.com\/?adults=2&amp;datediff=4&amp;length=3&amp;children=0&amp;device=desktop&amp;rooms=1&amp;audit=T&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=smartertravel&amp;utm_content=best-hotel-booking-sites\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SmarterTravel Hotels<\/a> has access to wholesale deals that you won\u2019t find anywhere else.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>User-friendly interface that does not have too much going on, making it easy to use.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Responsive customer service and chatbot to navigate frequently asked questions<\/li>\n<li>While their amenities search does not have as many options as some other sites, you can view the hotels on a map for specific locations.\u00a0This is handy for when you want to be in a specific area of a city. <\/li>\n<li>Search results show you the percent discount for your desired dates, so you know what kind of a deal you are getting. <\/li>\n<li>Upon clicking on a hotel, the hotel page sorts prices by room type, and you can filter the rooms by price, room type and refundable\/non refundable. <\/li>\n<li>List of rooms available highlight features most travelers are interested in: price, what\u2019s included, refundable\/non refundable, total cost for the stay, and type of room\u2014making it easy to find the exact type of room you are looking for. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"booking-com\"><strong>Booking.com<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Booking.com_-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Booking.com, one of several listed hotel reservation sites\" class=\"wp-image-440237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Booking.com_-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Booking.com_-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Booking.com_-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Booking.com_-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Booking.com_-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; Booking.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature:<\/strong> The variety of property types and blended search results. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a> is a good hotel search site for a wide range of budgets.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Insofar as keeping your options open goes, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a> returns the most eclectic search results by far, with a healthy mix of hotels, motels, b&amp;bs, apartments, and hostels. But whether this is a good or bad thing depends entirely on your preferences. If you\u2019re not a fan of hostels, for example, hotel search results like this mean that you have to filter them out, creating an extra step that other hotel booking sites don\u2019t require. That said, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a> offers something for everyone.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Its handy hotel search engine displays the total cost up front (except taxes) which is helpful when comparing cheap hotel rates; being able to see the total hotel cost up front helps you quickly determine which hotels actually fit into your budget.<\/li>\n<li>Its filtering options are extensive, from price, cancellation policy, sustainability, specific neighborhood for that city, fun things to do nearby, amenities, room accessibility and much, much more. With this filter feature, you will be able to find exactly the kind of accommodations you want.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/trips-of-a-lifetime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Trips of a Lifetime to Take in 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"kayak\"><strong>Kayak<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.com\/hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Kayak-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Kayak, one of several listed accommodation booking sites\" class=\"wp-image-440224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Kayak-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Kayak-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Kayak-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Kayak-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Kayak-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; Kayak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature: <\/strong>Clean, easy-to-use interface. It\u2019s also one of the best hotel apps you can download onto your phone.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Like its flight search, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.com\/hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kayak<\/a>\u2018s hotel search offers a clean, easy-to-use interface with many available filters.<\/li>\n<li>Shows other hotel booking sites\u2019 rates so you can compare them all in one place. But the first hotel price result is often higher than better rates farther down the list, unless you specifically filter by price. Kayak\u2019s hotel search results are automatically sorted by the vague factor of what\u2019s \u201cRecommended,\u201d which is true of many hotel booking sites. Often, higher rates populate first while scrolling results, and sometimes that lead price is much higher than other comparable hotel options. Be sure to change sorting to price, so you can find the best deal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s search calendar is color coded to show you cheap, average, and high prices, which comes in handy if price is your number one priority when booking a hotel.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>If you are someone who likes to book by ratings, each hotel page on Kayak has the rating in a large box just underneath the hotel pictures. It\u2019s easy to find, and may help you to make your decision quickly.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"priceline\">Priceline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.priceline.com\/hotels\/?vrid=5a21b27e703ee07609e789b8124ed4f2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Priceline-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Priceline, a site where you can book hotels\" class=\"wp-image-440225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Priceline-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Priceline-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Priceline-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Priceline-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Priceline-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp;  Priceline<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature:<\/strong>\u00a0The \u201cExpress Deal\u201d feature is a major differentiator from other discount hotel sites. It\u2019s a big plus if you\u2019re looking for the best hotel deals and are open to not knowing exactly which hotel you\u2019re booking.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.priceline.com\/hotels\/?vrid=5a21b27e703ee07609e789b8124ed4f2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Priceline<\/a> has one of the more visually appealing design layouts of the major hotel search engines, and is definitely among the easiest hotel sites to navigate. None of these hotel search sites is dramatically different from the others in terms of rates or price comparison, so usability can go a long way toward improving the experience of searching for the best hotel prices.<\/li>\n<li>Unsurprisingly, Priceline\u2019s prices are on par with the other online travel agencies (OTAs), and its results are largely focused on downtowns and tourist-friendly areas. A big draw of Priceline is their  \u201cExpress Deal\u201d option: a flash deal that hides the name of the hotel until after you book. While somewhat gimmicky, this hotel search option can offer significant savings.<\/li>\n<li>The handy map that is featured on each hotel page, which will show you other hotels in the area and the prices. This is particularly useful if you want to stay in the city center, by a specific landmark, or are visiting friends or family and want to be nearby where they live.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"booking-buddy\"><strong>BookingBuddy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookingbuddy.com\/en\/hotels\/?mode=hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-bookingbuddy-2-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of BookingBuddy, a site where you can make hotel reservations\" class=\"wp-image-440367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-bookingbuddy-2-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-bookingbuddy-2-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-bookingbuddy-2-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-bookingbuddy-2-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-bookingbuddy-2-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; BookingBuddy<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: BookingBuddy is owned by SmarterTravel Media, SmarterTravel.com\u2019s parent company.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best Feature: <\/strong>BookingBuddy lets you compare vacation rentals and hotels at the same time, so you can see which is the better deal in your destination.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Compare multiple hotel booking sites with one click to find the cheapest hotel stays on <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bookingbuddy.com\/en\/hotels\/?mode=hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BookingBuddy<\/a>. This site lets you quickly compare prices of as many other search sites (like VRBO or Trivago) as you want, without having to do a bunch of different searches. Simply select which hotel\/vacation rental search sites you want to compare, and BookingBuddy opens up a new tab with your selected hotel stay dates and destination already filled in.<\/li>\n<li>You can sign up for an alert for when prices drop. If you are in no rush to book, you just may find a super deal if you sign up for an alert!\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Like other sites on this list, BookingBuddy pulls in and displays the best deals from various booking sites and OTAs on their own search results page. However, BookingBuddy also lets travelers directly compare entire search result pages across multiple sites, allowing them to toggle between the pages from a lefthand navigation menu. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/the-best-flight-booking-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 12 Best Flight Search Sites for Booking Cheap Airfare<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"hotels-com\"><strong>Hotels.com<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels.com_-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Hotels.com, a site to make hotel bookings\" class=\"wp-image-440368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels.com_-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels.com_-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels.com_-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels.com_-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels.com_-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; Hotels.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature: <\/strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels.com<\/a> offers more hotel search filters than most travelers could ever use, but it\u2019s nice to have those options. You can filter hotel listings by everything from breakfast included, attractions, services, pool availability, distance to city center, guest ratings, and much, much more, insuring you are getting exactly the kind of room you want.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels.com<\/a> helps you find the best hotel deals via tons of filters that let you narrow down your search. Its initial results tend to show a healthy balance of lower- and upper-end hotels, mostly in or around city centers. That\u2019s what most travelers want in a hotel search engine: a robust, easily refined list of well-located options. Prices were on par with other OTAs. <\/li>\n<li>Like many cheap hotel websites these days, Hotels.com includes lots of non-hotel properties too, including condo hotels, guesthouses, and bed and breakfasts.<\/li>\n<li>Hotels.com allows you to sort by the usual things: price, star rating, featured, and also has a way to sort by what is closest to certain locations in the city: landmarks, train stations and airports.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"hotels-combined\">HotelsCombined<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelscombined.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels-Combined-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of HotelsCombined, a site that takes hotel bookings\" class=\"wp-image-440228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels-Combined-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels-Combined-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels-Combined-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels-Combined-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotels-Combined-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; HotelsCombined<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature: <\/strong>The sheer volume of results makes this a good place to start your hotel search, but do be sure to scrutinize prices and options when you land on the actual hotel booking site to make sure they match.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelscombined.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HotelsCombined<\/a> is a meta search tool that searches a wide range of sources to find the best hotel deals, including OTAs, as well as the hotels\u2019 own sites.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You can also toggle between nightly base price, nightly price plus taxes\/fees, or total stay plus taxes\/fees. There is no option to display the total price of the stay without taxes\/fees.<\/li>\n<li>Easily see if your travel dates are during peak travel times with their color coded calendar showing you if your dates have \u201cCheaper, Average,\u201d or \u201cHigher\u201d prices.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"expedia\"><strong>Expedia, Travelocity, and Orbitz<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Expedia-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Expedia, a site where you can make hotel reservations\" class=\"wp-image-440229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Expedia-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Expedia-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Expedia-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Expedia-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Expedia-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; Expedia<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature: <\/strong>Dependability. Expedia, Travelocity, and Orbitz are the Honda Accords of hotel booking sites. You\u2019ll reliably find what you need, at the best prices, and with minimal hassle. Just be sure to compare prices to a hotel booking site that\u2019s outside the Expedia family.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Short of the color scheme and fonts, you\u2019d be hard pressed to find much difference between these three legacy hotel booking sites. <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Expedia<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travelocity<\/a>, and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orbitz<\/a> are all owned by Expedia Inc., and all three use the same layout, with a few minor tweaks. Interestingly, the hotel search results do vary slightly.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The top hotel result for each test search was the same across all three of these hotel booking sites, but the order of the list of hotels below it varied. Prices, of course, were the same, since they\u2019re all powered by Expedia. These perfectly fine hotel search engines are not all that different from <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019ve got plenty of options, prices that are usually good but not always great (as with any hotel booking site), and useful hotel search filters. That might be faint praise for discount hotel sites, but there\u2019s something to be said for consistency, right?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Keep an eye on these hotel sites\u2019 deals and limited-time offers, which is when any of these three hotel search engines are more likely to substantially beat their competition.<\/li>\n<li>With these sites, you can easily add a flight or car rentals to your accommodation booking, making for easy one-stop-shopping.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/vacation-rental-cancellation-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to Do When the Host Cancels Your Vacation Rental<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"agoda\"><strong>Agoda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Agoda-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Agoda, one of many listed hotel reservation sites\" class=\"wp-image-440230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Agoda-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Agoda-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Agoda-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Agoda-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Agoda-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; Agoda<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature: <\/strong>A good selection of well-located places to stay, with some of the best hotel prices around.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda<\/a> began as a hotel booking site with a focus on Asia, and that focus remains apparent on the home page, where properties in Malaysia, Thailand, and other Eastern destinations get prominent real estate. But now that Agoda has come to the U.S., it delivers a hotel search experience that matches some of the best hotel sites on this list.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>There are even instances when Agoda had better hotel deals than its competition, including one hotel search result in which the total booking cost was more than $200 less than the same hotel on Priceline (with a coupon code). Don\u2019t expect that sort of result <em>every<\/em> time, but it shows that Agoda, like all the rest of these hotel booking sites, is well worth checking for the best hotel deals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"tripadvisor\"><strong>Tripadvisor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Tripadvisor-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Tripadvisor, a site where you can book hotels and see user images of site bookings\" class=\"wp-image-440231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Tripadvisor-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Tripadvisor-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Tripadvisor-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Tripadvisor-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Tripadvisor-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; Tripadvisor<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature: <\/strong>Tripadvisor gives users the unique ability to simultaneously research hotel reviews and compare prices from hotel booking sites.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Like HotelsCombined, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tripadvisor<\/a>\u2018s hotel search displays some of the very best hotel deals from a range of sites. The tool is built right into Tripadvisor\u2019s general search function, letting you browse the site\u2019s vast library of reviews, then begin your hotel booking seamlessly. The initial list of hotel search results is sorted by \u201cbest value\u201d and shows the source of the given price, so that you know where (off Tripadvisor) your hotel booking is going to happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Tripadvisor searches most of the major hotel booking sites, as well as some lesser-known ones; when applicable, it also includes the hotel\u2019s own website. You can also book directly with Tripadvisor.<\/li>\n<li>Sort your search by traveler ranking, so you can see the hotels travelers just like you prefer. Guest reviews often include pictures of hotel rooms taken by the guests themselves, not clouded over by staging, so you can see what the rooms actually look like before you book.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"trivago\"><strong>Trivago\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trivago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Trivago-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Trivago, one of several listed accommodation booking sites\" class=\"wp-image-440232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Trivago-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Trivago-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Trivago-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Trivago-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Trivago-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; Trivago<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature: <\/strong>Trivago\u2019s mix of hotel sites searched is strong, and includes hotel sites that travelers may not have otherwise known about, which could result in finding some of the best hotel deals out there.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Another aggregate hotel booking site, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trivago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trivago<\/a> did surface that low price coupon found on Agoda. However, it did not lead with that price, choosing instead to prominently display a higher price from <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=77778X1528779&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Findex.en-us.html%3Faid%3D2062892%3Blabel%3D0103835349780071293132757370169199598696%3Bsid%3Daeca750f58a55d23dbb94ed2547efe81%3Bkeep_landing%3D1%26sb_price_type%3Dtotal%26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a> in large, green text. Odd. The lower-priced Agoda deal was listed second in the hotel search results, displayed in small gray text along with several others. In fact, Trivago found multiple hotel deals lower than that <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a> price, but none received top billing for some reason. This happened in several other cases too, where the lead price ended up higher than best hotel prices that Trivago could find.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0The good thing about conducting a hotel search on Trivago is that Trivago searches several lesser-known hotel booking sites, including Agoda, in addition to the usual suspects like Expedia, Priceline, and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a>. But travelers should take a close look at Trivago\u2019s hotel search results to make sure that Trivago isn\u2019t hiding a better deal farther down the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/best-hotel-mattresses-and-affordable-dupes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Best Hotel Mattresses (and Affordable Dupes) That You Can Buy &amp; Own<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"google\"><strong>Google<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Google-Hotels-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Google Hotels\" class=\"wp-image-440233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Google-Hotels-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Google-Hotels-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Google-Hotels-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Google-Hotels-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Google-Hotels-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; Google Hotels<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature: <\/strong>Location is usually pretty important when choosing a hotel, and Google Maps integration\u2014with satellite and street view\u2014allows you to easily factor that into your hotel search.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Google\u2019s hotel search engine works by simply entering \u201chotels in (insert city here)\u201d right on <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google.com<\/a>. (You can also go straight to the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Hotels page<\/a>.) This feature is integrated into Google Maps, which makes it very different from any of the other hotel booking sites listed above. On Google, hotel locations are marked by prices on a map, rather than by name or any other identifying characteristic.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>From there, Google\u2019s hotel search tool is fairly price-forward, which is what metasearch should be. Clicking on a price displays the hotel\u2019s name, features, and booking options. Overall, it\u2019s no surprise that Google offers a powerful, no-frills hotel search engine for travelers who don\u2019t want all the hard-sell aspects of cheap hotel sites and more commercial hotel search engines. (And yes, Google did surface that low-with-coupon hotel deal from Agoda.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"hotwire\"><strong>Hotwire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotwire-2-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Hotwire, a hotel bookings site\" class=\"wp-image-440370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotwire-2-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotwire-2-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotwire-2-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotwire-2-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Hotwire-2-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; Hotwire<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best feature:<\/strong> Hot Rates that will put you up in a comfortable, if not four-star hotel, and for a two-star price.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>One of the best hotel booking sites for last minute deals and \u201cHot Rates,\u201d which hide the hotel name in order to give you a better rate (similar to Priceline\u2019s Express Deals), <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotwire.com\/hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotwire<\/a> is a great option if you don\u2019t mind a limited-details final booking; and you probably don\u2019t if it\u2019s short notice.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Hotwire\u2019s Hot Rates descriptions feature so many details about the property, as well as a pretty narrow location radius, that you can sometimes figure out the hotel you\u2019ll be booked in, although it\u2019s still somewhat of a gamble. Hotwire is also partnered with reliable global hotel brands like Kimpton and Hyatt, so you can be more confident that you won\u2019t end up with a ramshackle property.<\/li>\n<li>The savings vary depending on the destination, but Hot Rates are consistently much more competitive than the standard Hotwire rates, which aren\u2019t always the best price compared to other hotel booking sites. 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You can filter by type of establishment, (including hotels, bed and breakfasts, hostels, apartments, resorts, and even farms), facilities, districts, room options (free cancellation, free WiFi etc..), so even if there is only one option out there that meets all of your wants and desires, they\u2019ll find it! There are some lesser-known booking sites that TravelPony links to, so make sure you do your research before finalizing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/vacation-rentals-vs-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vacation Rentals vs. Hotels: Which is the Better Choice?<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"mr-and-mrs-smith\"><strong>Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrandmrssmith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Mr.-and-Mrs.-Smith-1024x692.png\" alt=\"Open laptop showing home screen of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, a hotel reservation site\" class=\"wp-image-440236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Mr.-and-Mrs.-Smith-1024x692.png 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Mr.-and-Mrs.-Smith-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Mr.-and-Mrs.-Smith-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Mr.-and-Mrs.-Smith-1536x1039.png 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Booking-Mr.-and-Mrs.-Smith-2048x1385.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">guteksk7 | Adobe Stock &amp; Mr. and Mrs. Smith<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<strong>Best Feature: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrandmrssmith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith<\/a> serves boutique hotels throughout the world, so your search will result in more unique accommodations.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Their price match feature goes above and beyond the usual. If you find a lower price elsewhere, they will not only match it, but you will also receive a $50 voucher.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You must become a member to book through Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith, however, entry-level membership is free. Members receive \u201cSmith Extras\u201d upon arrival to their hotel\u2014anything from a bottle of champagne to a spa service!\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Hotels must be invited to join this website, as they are carefully vetted by \u201cundercover tastemakers\u201d before being added to the site.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-which-hotel-booking-site-is-best-for-me\"><strong>Which Hotel Booking Site Is Best for Me?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider what type of trip you are taking. If you are open to the type of place you want to stay at, then consider a site with more diverse options. If you are torn between a hotel or vacation rental, <a href=\"http:\/\/bookingbuddy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BookingBuddy<\/a> is the site for you, as it will search for both to help you make your decision. If you rely heavily on peer reviews, then go with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor<\/a>. Check our best features of each site above to decide which site is best for you to make your hotel reservation. For\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-an-online-travel-agency-ota-and-metasearch-engine\"><strong>What is the Difference Between an Online Travel Agency (OTA) and Metasearch Engine?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An OTA allows you to book directly through them, and does not send you outside of their site to make your booking. a Metasearch Engine (also known as an aggregator) searches multiple sites including OTA\u2019s, and will send you to a site outside of the aggregator to finalize your booking.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-is-it-cheaper-to-book-directly-with-a-hotel-or-with-a-hotel-booking-site\">Is It Cheaper to Book Directly with a Hotel or With a Hotel Booking Site?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It might be cheaper to book directly with a hotel, but this option really only makes sense if you already have a hotel you love and you want to book. Otherwise, the fastest, cheapest way to book a hotel is going to be by using one of the hotel booking websites. You will waste a lot of time calling hotels to see if you can get a better deal, and who has time for that these days?!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-when-should-i-book-my-hotel\"><strong>When Should I Book My Hotel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This really depends on your flexibility. If all you want is the best deal, and you aren\u2019t picky about where the hotel is, waiting until the last minute (one to two days before you travel) could probably get you the best deal on your hotel. But, you might not want to risk that\u2014I know I wouldn\u2019t when planning a vacation! If you are booking for travel during peak times, book early so you don\u2019t end up far away from where all of the action is, as hotels can book up quickly, especially during school vacation times.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/12-hotel-hacks-will-save-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Hotel Hacks That Will Save You Money<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-best-hotel-booking-website\">What is the Best Hotel Booking Website?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, we are inundated with choices, including the number of accommodation booking websites there are out there. These sites should all make your booking easier, but some will make it even easier. Our clear winner is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelscombined.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HotelsCombined.com<\/a>. It\u2019s easy to read, you can choose from hotels and rentals, and its ability to search hotel sites gives it the edge over other sites. We\u2019d be remiss if we didn\u2019t also mention <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.smartertravel.com\/?adults=2&amp;datediff=4&amp;length=3&amp;children=0&amp;device=desktop&amp;rooms=1&amp;audit=T&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=smartertravel&amp;utm_content=best-hotel-booking-sites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SmarterTravel Hotels<\/a> as a runner-up\u2014their prices were some of the cheapest we found. <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a> is another solid runner-up, as they appear to have the other sites beat as far as the volume of hotels goes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editor\u2019s note: This story was originally published in 2016. 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