Experienced travelers who are flexible can usually get a on deal on hotel rooms by waiting until the last minute to make their reservations.

This doesn't work when a major event has every hotel room in a city booked weeks in advance, but during slow economic times or seasonal slumps, it's worth a try.

What you do.- The day you want the room, call the specific hotel you want. Ask for the manager and explain that you want to stay at the hotel but would like to know what kind of a deal can be made.

If a suite is the only thing available, you'll get it for room rates or you may get discounts of up to 50%, which is much better for the hotel than an empty, non-paying room.

Be bold and if they cant make a deal YOU make the deal and see if they accept.

What have you got to lose?