[Chrissy Scivicque]

This question was asked by one of our focus group members:

Frequently people will come to me and say, “I need a hotel near X” and they give me a mall or store location. What is a good web site to locate nice hotels near a certain address?

[OA Staff Member]

The following answer was submitted by Darlene McLean:

Although I don’t normally book on Travelocity, I’ve frequently used Travelocity as a search tool for hotels. They have search options that will allow you to refine by address, star rating, amenities, etc. In addition, you can view comments from people who stayed there, which I consider a real plus, and it has changed my selection on more than one occassion. After I narrow it down, I usually go to the hotel’s site to book the room(s).

[Ilona]

Hotels.com has an option to search for hotels by address. The results are specific to the hotels they have agreements with, however it is definitely a good start.

[kathymcq]

I usually go through google and search on hotels near xxx to start. Then, once I get a feel for what is in the area, I go directly to that hotel chain to actually book the reservation