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Once I checked Agoda to get an idea of the room prices in the area I was visiting, but decided to get the room directly from reception assuming that the price w
by krungthep 7y ago
Once I checked Agoda to get an idea of the room prices in the area I was visiting, but decided to get the room directly from reception assuming that the price would be the one I saw on Agoda minus their commision. I was wrong, the price was about 15% more expensive at reception and it didn't include breakfast. I pointed to them that I could get the room cheaper from Agoda and they told me to get it from Agoda then. I sat in the lobby and booked the room online.
- Lucadg 7y agoYes. This happens a lot. Often it's because the Hotels don't have an proper direct booking procedure in place and getting a direct booking is a hassle for them. In many countries though they are not even allowed by Booking to give a cheaper price which shows the power they have.
- tomc1985 7y ago> getting a direct booking is a hassle for them. You'd think they'd be a bit more willing to take peoples' money
- wila 7y agoBeen there, done that. There's another difference if you book your Thai hotelroom in Thai versus in English.