Traveling has become so much easier with the help of the internet. Now the customer is just a few clicks away from booking a hotel online. Most of the hotel’s own sites have simple online booking and payment. There are also several sites where you can find rooms listed at discounted prices. On these sites you can view pictures of the rooms or hotels, see listings of the amenities, and read other customers reviews.

Priceline.com has a bidding program where you can name your price and save up to 60%. You can also save up to 60% with their Big Deal Days and other special promotions. Through Priceline you can also save on airfair, full vacation packages, rental cars and cruises. Book your whole vacation on one site. Priceline.com also offers a “Big Deal Guarantee.” If you find a lower price reservation for the same place elsewhere,they will match the price and give you $25.

Hotels.com works with 135,000 hotels in over sixty countries. In addition to the website, they offer a 24 hour call center for those who would rather speak to someone. They also offer a price-match guarantee. Hotels.com offers a “Welcome Rewards Program” where you can earn a free night after booking ten nights through them, even at different hotels. They offer a “hot deals” section with the latest sales. Customers can also book packages and flights through their site as well. Occasionally Hotels.com runs special promotions such as the “Summer Gift Away” which offers 30% off, an Amazon Kindle and a $25 gift card at participating hotels, with a minimum stay and spending required.

Orbitz.com also offers discounts on hotels, vacation packages, flights, cars, cruises and activities to do while on vacation or for a local night out. The Orbitz Visa Card allows customers to earn free nights by simply using their credit card. Orbitz has “automatic price refund assurance” similar to priceline and hotels.com. With Orbitz there are no booking fees and no charges for cancellations or changes, granting travelers a bit of freedom with their plans.

As you can see, there are several options to choose from that making booking your hotel online a simple and expedient task.