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Hotel price patterns are all over the place and it’s not obvious when the best time to book is. I guess I could just keep booking refundable rooms, but what is the best time to book big cities in the US these days? I’m not precious that I need a specific hotel, but I do want decent, not chain, and well located.
Prices are driven by algorithms, even at non-chain hotels. There’s no way to second guess them. You have no idea if there’s an event locally, a wedding party or conference taking up the majority of the rooms or lots of other local factors.
Book what you need in the location you want and if you’re price sensitive just check back every week.
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