Hidden Travel Perks Only Savvy Frequent Flyers Know How to Use

12. Find Luxury Hotel Discounts Through Conference Bookings

Luxury hotels often set aside blocks of discounted rooms for conferences and business events, and in many cases, these discounted rates are available to anyone who asks—even if you’re not attending the event. If you’re interested in a particular high-end hotel, check their website or call ahead to see if they have any conference or corporate rates available for your dates. Some hotels will allow you to book at the discounted rate if they have extra rooms left from a conference block, while others may require you to mention a general event name. Websites that specialize in corporate travel rates, like Hotel Engine or Roomer Travel, can also connect you with unused conference bookings at deeply discounted rates. This trick works especially well for last-minute bookings, as hotels would rather fill the rooms at a lower rate than let them go empty.