20% off Bookings at RatesToGo.com until 8/9. Valid for Bookings up to 30/6/2014

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  Spizz on 26/08/2013 - 21:18

  +2

  About time RTG had a 20% coupon again. Thanks to the OP.

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  Elppa8 on 26/08/2013 - 21:20

  Not working for me. Tried Grafton NSW for September and shows same price with or without promo code. Went right through up to giving details. Same price as other discount sites.

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    [Deactivated] on 26/08/2013 - 21:28

    There's only one hotel that comes up for me in Grafton, and it's a "Quality Inn" which is likely a chain excluded from coupon discounts.

    The 20% off RatesToGo codes work best with independent or boutique hotels not part of a major chain; I stay about 60 nights a year in hotels, and I've got some great deals using their codes. It always pays to shop around, though, because there's no one site that is consistently the cheapest — I always check about a dozen sites before booking.

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      Elppa8 on 26/08/2013 - 21:40

      Probably although there is more than one motel in Grafton, so any that come up I would expect to be eligible. Indeed a banner is displayed saying the discount code will be applied when the hotel is selected.

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        [Deactivated] on 26/08/2013 - 21:43

        +1

        When you do a search using the promo code, all eligible hotels will say "promo code eligible" (highlighted in green below the nightly rate) in the search results.

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      frondono on 27/08/2013 - 01:46

      what sites do you normally check? thanks

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        [Deactivated] on 27/08/2013 - 02:26

        +9

        • ratestogo.com or orbitz.com (only when they have a 15-20% off code)
        • hotelclub.com/visa (~15% off for Visa credit card holders)
        • agoda.com (extra 7% off for Citibank Platinum and above)
        • lmtclub.com (this normally costs US$50 to join, but there are free membership codes floating around; has good rates for certain hotels, particularly in the US)
        • hotels.com (only when they have a 10% off code; discount stacks with 5.4% StartHere cashback)
        • expedia.com (again, only with a 10% off code and stacking cashback with StartHere)
        • priceline.com (using the “name your price” feature; some tips on how to game the system at betterbidding.com)
        • hotwire.com (similar to Priceline above)
        • booking.com (very rarely, but they sometimes have good specials for certain hotels)
        • hotelscombined.com (searches multiple sites at once, which is helpful for getting a general idea of prices)
        • wego.com.au (also searches multiple sites)
        • kiwicollection.com (sometimes good rates on 4/5-star hotels, often with breakfast included and other perks)
        • mrandmrssmith.com (similar to above)

        And always check the site of the hotel itself, because they sometimes have better offers than any third-party booking site. (Some are even willing to negotiate directly on price, rather than pay hefty commissions.)

        I also have status in most of the major hotel loyalty programmes (Hilton, Hyatt, SPG, IHG, Club Carlson, Accor, Marriott), which gets me free breakfast, upgrades, executive lounge access and late checkout, so often the best value for me is to book direct with one of the major chains. Particularly if I can take advantage of their best rate guarantee, use one of my corporate discount codes (which I can’t share here), use points, or if there's an attractive sale or cashback offer floating around. :)

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        battler on 27/08/2013 - 09:01

        +2

        Nice summary post.
        There's also webjet $50 off over $300, useful when total booking is in the 300-400ish range.

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        frondono on 27/08/2013 - 11:09

        thanks, i wasn't expecting such a detailed reply :)

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        frondono on 27/08/2013 - 11:11

        +1

        If you know any Accor corporate codes pm me. I got a platinum card and am just weighing up my options. Looking to book something in Melbourne for November.

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        frondono on 27/08/2013 - 11:51

        oh i got GHA platinum too :)

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        YLC on 27/08/2013 - 12:22

        Am looking for an Accor Corporate code too…please pm me if anyone has one and doesn't mind to share? Thanks heaps

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        tonester on 27/08/2013 - 22:13

        +1

        @electronictomato

        nice list - ever tried tingo?
        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/109936#comment-1494830

        And always check the site of the hotel itself

        some hotels offer fixed-price per night certificates which can be cheaper than paying the actual room cost
        https://www.certificates.hyatt.com
        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/108998

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        [Deactivated] on 27/08/2013 - 23:26

        +1

        @tonester No, haven't tried Tingo before, but it looks promising — I'll add it to the rotation of sites I check. Thanks for the tip. :)

        I do know about stay certificates, though — some big savings to be had at certain properties using them, particularly at the high end (e.g. Park Hyatt). Funnily enough, my best ever Park Hyatt deal was booked though RatesToGo last year with a 20% off coupon — the Presidential Suite at Park Hyatt Washington D.C. for $200/night (with BMW 7 Series chauffeur and a la carte breakfast included)! They had mistakenly entered the rate, but they honoured the booking anyway. :)

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        IdBuyThat4aDollar on 28/08/2013 - 08:32

        Good summary! This should be added to the travel wiki

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  arctan on 26/08/2013 - 21:33

  About time!! Any good ones in Tokyo I should stay?

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    [Deactivated] on 26/08/2013 - 21:40

    This was a great deal for the Park Hyatt Tokyo (worked out to be about A$220/night averaged over the four nights) when I stayed there last year: http://tokyo.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/offers/offer-detail.htm…

    Of course, the dollar has collapsed since then, so things might be a bit more expensive now. ;)

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      tonester on 27/08/2013 - 22:14

      if hyatt then consider https://www.certificates.hyatt.com

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  strat on 26/08/2013 - 21:47

  arghh! I made 2 bookings last week for next week and mid September with the 15% coupon.. could of save $100 from both bookings.

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    battler on 26/08/2013 - 21:51

    did those bookings come with free cancellation?

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      strat on 26/08/2013 - 22:00

      Checked that before.. I was going to cancel and rebook.

      it's a early bird special and was prepaid..

      Cancellation:

          This reservation is non-refundable. Cancellations or changes made at any time are subject to a 100% charge.
          If you need to change or cancel this hotel reservation, please do so through RatesToGo rather than through the hotel directly.
      

      Just tried live chat they wont cancel it for me.. grr!

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  atlas on 26/08/2013 - 22:03

  Can the code be used with price matching?

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    battler on 26/08/2013 - 22:04

    -1

    why don't you find out and tell us.

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    strat on 26/08/2013 - 22:05

    Hotel's which offer a price match guaranteed normally exclude to price match any site offering a cheaper price via coupon.

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  tremell on 26/08/2013 - 22:46

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  mr_asstight on 26/08/2013 - 23:25

  +1

  Singapore hotels cost so much :(

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    strat on 26/08/2013 - 23:39

    When are you booking for Singapore GP coming up so prices will be expensive.

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    jimbobaus on 27/08/2013 - 00:23

    Google search for Mayo In n in Singapore.
    Affordable and quite good :)

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    MelbBargainChaser77 on 28/08/2013 - 01:24

    -1

    I booked at the Hard Rock Singapore at Sentosa Island when the resort itself had a 50% off promo, and stancjed it with a 20% off at rates to go code in May. Stayed there for about 140 a night. Looking at it today they are asking 600+ for a single night!

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  DealHunterDownUnder on 26/08/2013 - 23:36

  edited was down for few minutes. nevermind.

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  Beavis on 26/08/2013 - 23:39

  Their best rates policy doesn't include prices hotel club lol,
  Does Hotel club charge more for booking fee or something? or will
  hotel club always be cheaper?

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  jimbobaus on 27/08/2013 - 00:32

  The timing is perfect!!!
  The Hotel.com site was charging in USD so was going to sting me a fee and they were more expensive than booking directly!!
  I booked my usual hotel and got a $60 discount using this code.
  Special thanks to the OP :)

  Nice :)

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  rilebags on 27/08/2013 - 04:19

  Checked rates against Agoda. After the discount it was still a little more expensive :|

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  juzz on 27/08/2013 - 10:57

  Just booked a night at a Parkroyal and the code worked! Thanks OP.

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    strat on 27/08/2013 - 21:27

    melbourne? That is same place i booked for sep17 last week with the 15% coupon.

    what rate did you pay and which room ?

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      juzz on 02/09/2013 - 12:30

      I booked for a Superior Queen room at the Darling Harbour Parkroyal Sydney.

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  littlemissbargain on 28/08/2013 - 14:38

  Already booked a non-refundable hotel room from Hotels.com a while back. Good thing is, they've got price match guarantee! Price-matched and happy! That's why I like Hotels.com for most things, also remember there's BucksBack 5% rebates for that and HotelClub, not for Rates To Go I think?

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  mikeInside on 29/08/2013 - 12:04

  Code expired already!

  "We're sorry but limited numbers of this promotion code were available for redemption and the limit has been reached."

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    xterryx on 30/08/2013 - 12:27

    when does it give this message?

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      battler on 02/09/2013 - 00:15

      appears code can still be used. deal reactivated.

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        Eeples on 03/09/2013 - 10:03

        Example?

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        battler on 03/09/2013 - 13:44

        example:

        go to deal
        type in sydney, 6/9/13 to 7/9/13
        type in GREAT20 in promo code box
        search

        says 'congrats, you have entered a valid code'

        works in other places around the world on other dates too.

        http://oi44.tinypic.com/35a0ppz.jpg

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  xterryx on 03/09/2013 - 18:09

  just booked a hotel for January 2014 and code successfully applied