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Booking a hotel stay for a group of people can be a tricky venture! Luckily, there are some bits of advice you can take into account that will make your booking experience a lot easier. Read on for three tips when booking your group a hotel stay!

Be Willing to Negotiate

When booking your group rooms, be ready to brush up on those negotiating skills! If you feel hesitant to do so, remember that this is an expected part of the process and can actually help you get a really great deal. Ask about discounts for groups or any specials that the hotel might be offering at the time for new or returning guests. Certain times of the year, such as summer or holiday months, might possibly offer better deals when it comes to booking a group, so be sure to ask about this as well. Once you have a price you agree on, ask the hotel about extra amenities or inclusions that can make your group's stay the best possible!

Read the Fine Print

When booking a hotel stay for your group, be sure to play it on the safe side and always read the fine print. Taking a very thorough look into the fine print will give you a clear idea of what to expect from your group's stay, the final cost of the booking, and any surprises along the way. Hidden fees can often make a reasonable hotel bill into something far greater than expected. For example, some hotels charge for parking while others offer this as part of the booking fee. Similarly, some hotels may charge for wifi usage. This can definitely become an issue for those in your group who need to work remotely! Others may still charge a luxury or resort fee on top of the room booking. For all of these reasons, it's best to look through that contract before you sign it!

Book Early

Another extremely helpful piece of advice for your group hotel stay is to book early! The timing of when you book your group's stay might possibly be the most important thing you do so make sure to plan ahead. Booking early will also be advantageous to getting enough rooms at once rather than scrambling to find extra rooms at the last minute. This way, your group's members will have a guaranteed room waiting for them once they arrive. Booking early can also get you some good pointers from staff. For example, you can get an idea of how busy their upcoming year looks like. If the month ahead looks like it'll be packed with tourists, for instance, perhaps waiting for a different time will be beneficial to your group. 

Contact hotels in your destination to learn more about group rooms.