10 Things Hotels Won't Tell You | SAYSAY

When you book your room through a third-party site like Expedia or Travelocity, the hotel typically pays a commissionâ€"up to 30 percent. Through their own sites, hotels will usually match the best rates and may offer specials, and many will let you change your reservation without penalty if you've cut out the middleman. What's more, book directly with the hotel and your "chances of getting an upgrade are vastly improved," says Rank. ...