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When booking a hotel, many people today first use a booking portal. This is practical for comparing different accommodation options, prices and locations. Once a decision has been made, however, it is often worth taking another look at the hotel’s own website.<\/p>\n
In short: Booking directly is not automatically cheaper, but it can offer advantages \u2013 such as direct contact with the hotel, up-to-date information on rooms and services, and the opportunity to clarify individual questions quickly.<\/p>\n
A direct booking is made directly with the hotel \u2013 for example via the hotel website, by telephone or by email. By contrast, when booking through an online portal, an intermediary is involved.<\/p>\n
Both options have their advantages. Booking portals make it easier to get an overview of the market, while booking directly enables direct communication with the hotel.<\/p>\n
If you have questions about your reservation, your arrival or any special requests, you can discuss them directly with the hotel. This often saves time and makes communication easier.<\/p>\n
On the hotel website, you will generally find the current room categories, services and booking conditions. That is why it is always worth comparing the hotel website with a booking portal.<\/p>\n
Whether you need an allergy-friendly room, information about your arrival or have special requests \u2013 many matters can be coordinated more easily directly with the hotel. However, the options available depend on the individual property.<\/p>\n
Some hotels offer guests who book directly additional services or special packages. However, these offers vary from hotel to hotel and should be checked individually before booking.<\/p>\n
Booking directly does not automatically mean:<\/p>\n
Whether such benefits are offered is decided by each hotel individually. It is therefore advisable to compare the current booking conditions carefully.<\/p>\n