Bagging a bargain UK hotel from Londontown.com

bobandsueinnewengland

I booked via LT.com after I had checked the prices at expotel.com. Expotel were about £5 cheaper for one night. We used the Thistle at Heathrow. Paid £76 for the privilige and got £100 credited back. It really does work. Unfortunately the small print basically says "once in a lifetme useage" so go big if you can as you won't be able o do it again

mobile-advice

Thistle Dyce Skean Dhu near Aberdeen is £80 inc taxes for dates in July. This is for a 'Deluxe Double Room', breakfast.

It is cheaper on ActiveHotels but the room is not called the same; 'Superior', which is £45 (I am sure this is the same as Deluxe), or 'Executive' £65. Breakfast is included, but is on as a special offer.

Clearly it's cheaper, but is there a good way to go about it so that I don't get done on a technicality?

budgetflyer

phone up Skean Dhu and ask the difference in rooms. Breakfast could be the problem though.

Smick100

Hi Bob and Sue.

The Expotel seems to not include tax on but it has a line that says excluding VAT.

Did your rate checked with Expotel say that? Everything else seems exactly the same in terms of room description, cancellation policy etc.

I would love to take advantage of this.

thanks,

Smick

bobandsueinnewengland

Smick100
VAT is 17.5%. I did a screen shot of expotel's result and claimed as per the londontown rules. They emailed me back and I spoke to them. They did a check on expotel's site while I waited and then agreed to the match PLUS £100 back after the stay. When we got back from our holiday there was an email waiting to contact them. Spoke to them on the phone and the £100 was refunded within about a week. The rules are strict around the cancellation notice. LondonTown does not take any money up front. It is a "pay on leaving" service. Most of the hotel sites on the web require an up-front payment. You just need to find a service that doesn't require the money straight away, only requires your credit card details for the guarantee of not turning up. Venere.com is a similar site to expotel in that respect. Expotel is not always the cheapest (like most sites - some prices are good and some not so good. Try venere.com too if you have a particular hotel in mind

bobandsueinnewengland

smick100 - the advantage is that if for some reason london town does not agree - you can cancel the hotel provided it is not too much short notice

novelli

can anyone help me???

Ive been looking for cheap londond hotel for two people, for this weds and thurs(13th and 14th). I cant seem to find anything that i would consider a last minute cheapo!!! I never seem to be able to find these whe i need them!! becoming exsasperated with it all now can anyone help??

Any area of london will do, i have to visit the strand and also oxford street. Was intending to drive there so parking would be great too ( i have disabled badge, so would parking in car park or on street be free)??

maybe even something on outskirts with parking then we could tube/train into london centre??

thanks to anyone who may be able to help
Linda

smifmadcow

so. can i just check when you have found the hotel - which i have - is the next move to book with london town then contact them to say that you have found it cheaper on a differernt website ? dothey actually agree to this before you go? do you get this in writing ? i dont want to stay somewhere a little more expensive than i can afford to find out that i cant get it back!!!:j

budgetflyer

http://www.londontown.com/hotels/lowestPriceGuarantee/terms.php?languageId=EN

Yes you need to contact them within 48 hrs. If they dont agree, cancell and rebook cheaper option. Read the t&cs over and over a few times to familiarise yourself.

There wont always be a deal available for everywhere all dates.I find, the more flexible date wise and location wise the better your chances.

TAZ

right, i think i have found a deal that i would like to take up but want to check it with you all first
london town Booking Summary
Check-in:
18 June 2007
Check-out: 20 June 2007
Rooms: 1
Adults per room:
2
Children per room:
0
Room type:
Double Room
Room Only Rate:
Rate includes room only.
Room details:
Standard Double Room, one double bed: maximum 2 adults - Double bed max occ. 2, incl. VAT, Service, Room only, Broad band, working desk with a welcome tray of tea and coffee making facilities in a fully air conditioned room
Cancellation Terms:
You may cancel anytime before 12pm local time on your arrival date. No cancellation charge applies unless you cancel after this time, in which case the cancellation fee is the equivalent of one night's stay.
Date Discount Rate
18 June 2007 £ 91.91
Nights: x 2
Rooms: x 1
Total: £ 183.83
+ Tax @ 17.5%: £ 32.17
YOU PAY: £ 216.00


rates to go
Standard Double Room availability: 5
99 99 total price 198


not much cheaper i know but is 4 star for £100 after refund what do you think or can you see any better