Our Pricing Explained
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Quick Answer
Price shown = Price you pay
We include:
- ✅ Room rate
- ✅ Taxes (in most cases)
- ✅ Service fees (if any)
- ✅ Mandatory charges
We never add:
- ❌ Booking fees
- ❌ Service charges
- ❌ Hidden costs
Price Breakdown
What's Included
Room Rate:
- Nightly rate × number of nights
- Base accommodation cost
- Varies by season, demand
Taxes:
- VAT/Sales tax (where applicable)
- City tax
- Tourism tax
- Hotel occupancy tax
Mandatory Fees:
- Resort fees (if applicable)
- Cleaning fees
- Service charges
Total Price
Example Breakdown:
Room Rate: $100 × 3 nights = $300
City Tax: 5% = $15
VAT: 10% = $30
Resort Fee: $20/night × 3 = $60
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Total: $405
Where to See Pricing
Search Results Page
Price shown:
- Total for entire stay
- Includes taxes and fees
- Per night rate also shown
- Multiple supplier prices
Compare easily:
Hotel ABC
RateHawk: $405 total ($135/night)
Hotelbeds: $420 total ($140/night)
GoGlobal: $410 total ($137/night)
Hotel Detail Page
Click "View Deal Details" to see:
- Nightly rate breakdown
- Number of nights
- Subtotal
- Tax breakdown
- Mandatory fees
- Total amount
Checkout Page
Final breakdown shows:
3 nights at Grand Hotel
Room Only
Nightly Rate: $100 × 3 nights = $300
City Tax (5%): $15
VAT (10%): $30
Resort Fee: $60
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Total: $405
Payment: Credit Card
Currency: USD
Taxes Explained
Included in Price
Usually included:
- VAT/Sales Tax
- Room occupancy tax
- Service tax
Always clearly shown:
- Breakdown visible
- Percentage listed
- Amount calculated
Pay at Hotel (Sometimes)
Some locations require:
- City/Tourism tax paid at hotel
- Per person per night
- Cash only sometimes
- Cannot be prepaid
Common in:
- Many European cities
- Some Asian destinations
- Resort areas
Example:
Prepaid: $405 (room + most taxes)
At hotel: €3/person/night city tax
We always notify you if taxes payable at hotel!
Mandatory Fees
Resort Fees
What they are:
- Daily fee for resort amenities
- Pools, gym, WiFi, etc.
- Common in resort destinations
- Mandatory (can't opt out)
Included in our price: Yes
Cleaning Fees
Sometimes applied:
- Serviced apartments
- Long stays
- Holiday rentals
Included in our price: Yes
Service Charges
Hotel service fees:
- Gratuity/service charge
- Added by hotel
- Percentage of room rate
Included in our price: Yes
What's NOT Included
Optional Extras
❌ Room service ❌ Minibar ❌ Spa treatments ❌ Parking (unless specified) ❌ Breakfast (unless specified) ❌ Airport transfers ❌ Late checkout ❌ Early check-in
These are:
- Optional
- Pay at hotel
- Your choice
- Not part of room rate
Incidentals
Hotel may authorize card for:
- Incidental charges
- Room service
- Damage deposit
- Usually $50-200/night
This is:
- Authorization hold (not charge)
- Released at checkout
- Standard practice
- Not part of booking price
Meal Plans
Room Only
Standard booking:
- Accommodation only
- No meals included
- Lowest price
- Most common
Breakfast Included
Price includes:
- Room + breakfast
- Usually buffet
- Per person
- Higher price than room only
Shown as:
Room Only: $100/night
With Breakfast: $125/night
(Breakfast = $25/person)
Half Board / Full Board
Half Board:
- Breakfast + Dinner
- Or Breakfast + Lunch
Full Board:
- All meals included
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
All-Inclusive:
- All meals
- Drinks
- Activities
- Highest price
Price Comparison
Multiple Suppliers
Same hotel, different prices because:
Different contracts:
- Supplier negotiated rates
- Exclusive deals
- Volume discounts
Different policies:
- Non-refundable cheaper
- Free cancellation costs more
- Flexible rates higher
Different inclusions:
- Breakfast included vs not
- Meal plans
- Room type
Example:
Hotel ABC - Standard Room
RateHawk: $150 (non-refundable)
Hotelbeds: $165 (free cancellation)
GoGlobal: $155 (breakfast included)
Deal Scores
Value Indicator
Our score (0-100) shows:
- How good the price is
- Compared to historical data
- Compared to similar hotels
- Compared to current market
90-100: Exceptional deal
75-89: Great value
60-74: Good price
40-59: Fair
<40: Consider alternatives
Not same as price:
- High score = good value
- Low price ≠ high score always
- Considers quality + price
Price Changes
Before Booking
Prices can change:
- Real-time availability
- Demand fluctuates
- Other people booking
- Time passes
Not guaranteed until:
- You complete booking
- Payment processes
- Confirmation received
Why Price Changed
Common reasons:
- Room sold out at lower rate
- Dates in high demand
- Last room at this price
- Someone else booked it
- Currency fluctuation
Solution: Book quickly when you see good price!
After Booking
Price is locked:
- Cannot increase
- What you paid is final
- Guaranteed
Even if:
- Prices rise later
- Hotel raises rates
- Demand increases
Our Commission
How We Make Money
From suppliers:
- Small commission per booking
- Paid by supplier to us
- NOT added to your price
- You pay supplier's rate
We don't:
- ❌ Add markup
- ❌ Increase prices
- ❌ Hide cheaper options
- ❌ Charge booking fees
Completely transparent
Comparing Prices
PriceRoom vs Direct
Usually same or better:
- We show supplier rates
- Same as booking direct with supplier
- Sometimes have exclusive deals
- Never higher
Benefits of PriceRoom:
- Compare multiple suppliers
- See all options
- Choose best deal
- One place for all bookings
Price Match
Found Lower Price?
Contact us with:
- Your booking reference
- Where you found lower price
- Screenshot of lower price
- Same hotel, dates, room
We'll:
- Verify the price
- Check if legitimate
- Match if applicable
- Or explain difference
Common differences:
- Different room type
- Different cancellation policy
- Different meal plan
- Member-only rates
- Loyalty program prices
FAQ
Q: Are there any hidden fees? A: No. Price shown = price you pay (plus optional extras you choose).
Q: Why do prices vary between suppliers? A: Different contracts, cancellation policies, and inclusions.
Q: Can prices increase after I book? A: No. Your price is locked when you complete booking.
Q: What's included in the price? A: Room, taxes, and mandatory fees. Optional extras are separate.
Q: Do you add booking fees? A: No. We never charge booking fees.
Q: Why is direct booking sometimes cheaper? A: Usually member rates or loyalty program prices. Regular rates are same.
Understanding Your Invoice
Shows breakdown:
- Nightly rate
- Number of nights
- Subtotal
- Each tax (name, %, amount)
- Each fee
- Total
Matches booking confirmation
Need Clarification?
Price questions?
We'll explain:
- Your specific pricing
- Breakdown details
- Any charges
- Comparison questions