When it comes to the right time to book, there are two options and the choice that best suits you will depend on your flexibility and attitude to risk. If you know where you are going long before you travel, advance booking can save you a lot, as many hotels are keen to get the first few bookings of the season into their system as early as possible. If you plan to book in advance, shop around for the best early bird deal but do check the hotel`s cancellation policy before you pay.

The other option is to wait until the last minute and look for a `late deal`. If you`re travelling very soon and a hotel has a number of empty rooms for those nights, the chances are they would be happier to sell them for less than the going rate than to let them go unused and earn nothing. As a result, there are often some excellent last minutes deals to be found that considerably undercut the standard rates. If you`re flying to your destination, it`s well worth checking your airline`s website as many are affiliated with hotel chains and offer passengers reduced rates at arrival cities. It`s often possible to book the flights and accommodation together and enjoy a significant discount on the hotel as a result.

For those staying in the UK, there are some excellent value hotels throughout the country, including a number of the big chain companies. If you`re visiting London and looking for cheap accommodation, it can be a nightmare trying to find something central within your budget. The new Easy Hotels have solved this problem with a number of low-priced rooms in the heart of the capital. You can find rooms for under £30 a night, with the Victoria, Earls Court and Paddington hotels enjoying particularly prime locations. Some of the best value beds right in the heart of the city you are visiting can be found with the Premier Inn chain, with rooms from only £29 per night. The top spots include their Edinburgh branch right in the centre of town and the York City branch, just a short walk from the train station. Or if you`re looking forahotels in Oxford, try their Oxford Wheatley branch for good value, central accommodation that will suit business and leisure visitors alike.

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