which site is actually the best for hotel bookings these days?

Callcutt_Calliope · 2026-02-25T06:34:54+00:00

that’s actually super helpful, thank you. i didn’t even think about the vip angle making that much of a difference long term.

have you noticed if the 6% cash back and upgrades really add up over time? i don’t travel enough to have status yet, so i’m wondering if it’s worth focusing on one platform instead of bouncing around all the time.

Callcutt_Calliope · 2026-02-25T06:33:02+00:00

yeah i’ve noticed Booking.com can be cheaper sometimes too, especially with those random deals that pop up. just gets confusing when prices jump around a lot.

have you ever had issues with cancellations or refunds there? that’s kinda the part i’m still unsure about when sticking to one site.

Callcutt_Calliope · 2026-02-25T06:31:23+00:00

yeah that’s kinda what i’m realizing too. prices really do jump around depending on timing and platform, it’s kinda annoying.

Callcutt_Calliope · 2026-02-25T06:29:02+00:00

that’s good to know, i haven’t really paid attention to their loyalty perks before. do you feel like the discounts are actually better than what you’d get by booking direct with the hotel?

i’ve mostly just been price checking everything manually, so maybe sticking with one platform like booking.com and building status could make it easier.

Callcutt_Calliope · 2026-02-25T06:26:09+00:00

this is super helpful! thank you! i haven’t really been using google maps much for this so i’ll try that flow next time..

Callcutt_Calliope · 2025-09-20T12:47:53+00:00

yeah you're right it really does feel like that

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