Cheap rates for hotel standby

Travellers can take advantage of those who have changed their minds. Short-term hotel specials can be snapped up by anyone - from the business traveller who is off to a meeting at short notice to the bereaved attending an unexpected funeral.

Last-minute cancellations often leave hotels with empty rooms, and selling them at the last minute can mean good savings for the traveller.

An online booking service enables travellers to nominate destinations, then get lists of accommodation and prices. Booking and payment can be done online by credit card.

Standby room rates are available with hotel brands such as Rydges, Mirvac, Copthorne, Millennium and Quality Hotels.

Boutique hotels, bed and breakfast and motor-inns are also on offer in New Zealand and Australia.

The website takes away the hassle of ringing around and waiting in telephone queues to compare prices.

And business travellers could well find themselves staying in luxury hotels without blowing their travel budgets.

Contact: Wotif standby accomodation