Have you had the experience of booking a hotel and finding it to be deplorable when you arrive? If you nodded yes, then you know first-hand how a bad hotel can trash your whole trip. However, you shouldn’t want to spend all of your vacation money on a hotel room. Read on to learn how to locate a good hotel at a good price.

Check online hotel reviews prior to booking your stay. Websites like TripAdvisor will give you some first-hand accounts of hotel experience from actual customers. Find out what actual customers say about the hotel and it can help you avoid a costly mistake.

When checking for good prices at hotels, refer to online travel sites like Orbitz and Expedia. When making hotel reservations, be sure to include information regarding hotel loyalty programs in which you may hold membership. Some organizations like AAA and AARP offer lodging discounts …