To save on your hotel reservation, you should try to book them in advance by comparing the best deals on various websites. One important thing that every traveller should know is that hotels in India have different GST rates depending on their tariff. The GST rate for hotels with a tariff between Rs 1,001 and RS 7,500 per night is 12% and the GST rate for hotels with a tariff equal to or above Rs 7,501 per night is 18%. So, you can create a great difference here.

You can plan your stay opposite to what others do. Hotels in business hubs are cheaper during the weekends but resorts are reasonably priced during the weekdays. Everyone knows the reason behind this. If you follow this rule, it will help you crack the best deals on hotels.

Booking hotels within a cancellation period can do wonders with hotel booking amount. The period is usually between 24 and 48 hours prior to the scheduled stay. Due to the last-minute cancellation of the hotel rooms, booking is available at a lower price. Although this is a little risky, but you might end up saving huge on hotels.

There is no law that allows hotel authorities to prohibit local couples from spending time with each other in a hotel room. Earlier hoteliers used to deny the local couples as they wanted to give preference to the guests who traveled from far as they usually occupy the room for more days but local couples hardly book a room for one day. However, due to the growing number of startups in the hotel industry, local couples can also book hotel rooms.

There are some specific hotels which don't allow check-in with local ID proof but most of these are accepted now. Before booking a hotel, you may check on our website if someone can book a hotel with a local ID proof or not. But most of the hotels allow check-in with a valid ID proof.

Early check-ins or late check-outs in hotels are subject to availability and customers have to ask about this directly from the hotels. If a hotel reception is accommodating, they can provide their guests with both Early Check-in and Late Check-out or at least one of these. However, it also depends if rooms are available in the hotel or not. Usually, guests can enjoy free early check-in or late check-out of up to 2 hours.

No law denies the stay of unmarried couples from booking and staying in a hotel. However, it solely depends on the hotel authority to allow check-ins in such hotels. Choosing to stay together is a personal choice, which can't be restricted.

Unmarried couples should always try to book their hotels online for 2 persons by checking earlier if the hotel provides them entry or not. Here is a tip, unmarried couples or any couple shouldn't indulge in activities that unnecessarily draw the attention of people. Generally, hotel reception checks the id proofs and then allows the guests to check-in without making any fuss about if they are unmarried or married.

There are several 5-star hotels in various cities that are available at cheaper rates. To book cheap hotel rooms in 5-star hotels, one of the most important things that you can do is to be flexible about your dates. If you are not planning to travel during weekends, a stay can be booked at very cheaper rates.

One more tip is to book hotels in the off-season. By booking a hotel room at a location where there is a lesser crowd during a particular weather, customers can get really cheap deals. Suppose if you are only looking for a staycation or willing to stay in 5 star hotels, you can choose to visit cities like Jaipur, Agra or any tourist place in Northern India during summers. Booking hotels at hill stations during the rainy season can also be an opportunity to get rooms at cheaper rates.

Booking online hotels with EaseMyTrip is extremely hassle-free. Follow the below-mentioned steps to make your booking experience smooth.

Step 1: Visit EaseMyTrip and tap on the Hotels tab.
Step 2: Enter the city name, location or specific hotel where you wish to book the stay at.
Step 3: Mention the Check-in and Check-out dates, as per your choice in the mentioned tab.
Step 4: Mention the number of rooms required as per the guest count in the "Rooms & Guests" section.
Step 5: Tap on the 'Search' button and you will be directed to a new page, where all the hotels are mentioned as per your requirements.
Step 6: After being redirected to the hotels, one can select the hotels, as per the amenities provided. You can also customize your search by selecting the options from the top left corner, like price range, ratings, nearby attractions, attractions and type of properties.
Step 7: After customizing the search, one can select the hotel and select the number of rooms required.
Step 8: After finalizing, you are required to tap on the 'Book Now' option.
Step 9: Fill in the details asked and tap on 'Continue to payment'.
Step 10: Now, make your payment using your preferred option. You can choose from a wide range of options from Debit cards, Credit cards, UPI, net banking, or wallet money.
Step 11: Once the payment is done, you will receive an Email and SMS for the same. You will also receive your e-ticket on mobile and email ID.

The process is simple and hassle-free. It is easy to book your travel online on EaseMyTrip app/web. Save your time by booking hotels online and get the best deals with EaseMyTrip.