Who We Are
HotelsBookie is an independent hotel booking advice platform — The Hotel Price Bookie. We exist to give global travelers the same insider knowledge that travel industry professionals use every day: where genuine value is, when prices drop, which platforms play fair, and which ones don't.
We are not owned by or affiliated with any hotel chain, booking platform, or travel corporation. We have no institutional investors with interests in the travel industry. Our only commercial relationships are affiliate partnerships — and even those do not influence what we write.
Editorial Independence
Every article, review, verdict, and recommendation on HotelsBookie is produced without external editorial influence. This means:
- No paid placements. We do not accept money to write positive articles about hotels, booking platforms, or travel services.
- No sponsored reviews. If a company sends us a complimentary stay or product, we disclose it clearly and it does not guarantee a positive review.
- No affiliate influence. Whether or not we have an affiliate relationship with a platform has zero bearing on how we review it. We have published negative verdicts on platforms we earn commissions from.
- No advertiser pressure. Advertisers cannot request changes to editorial content or prevent publication of critical coverage.
Affiliate Disclosure
HotelsBookie participates in affiliate marketing programmes. When you click certain links on our site and make a booking, we may earn a referral commission from the third-party platform at no additional cost to you.
We believe in full transparency about this. You will see affiliate links clearly used in our content — these are how we fund the site and keep our content free. Current affiliate partners include Booking.com, Agoda, Hotels.com, Expedia, and TradeTracker network partners.
How We Research & Write
Our content is based on:
- Price research: We compare prices across multiple platforms for the same hotel and date ranges before making any recommendation. We track price movements over time rather than relying on single snapshots.
- Platform audits: Our Bookie Verdict reviews involve testing booking and cancellation processes, reading the actual terms and conditions, and where possible testing the claims platforms make about their own discounts.
- Industry knowledge: Our team has professional background in insurance, financial services, and travel — we understand how pricing, risk, and value work at an industry level.
- Reader feedback: We incorporate experiences reported by our community and update articles when facts change.
Accuracy & Updates
Hotel pricing, platform policies, and booking terms change frequently. We make every effort to keep content current but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy. When we become aware that published information has changed, we update articles promptly.
All articles carry a publication or last-updated date. We recommend always verifying prices and terms directly with the booking platform before completing any reservation.
If you spot an error or outdated information, please contact us — we take accuracy seriously and will investigate promptly.
Content Categories
| Category | What it means |
|---|---|
| Bookie Picks | Destinations or hotels we actively recommend as best value right now, based on current market research |
| Bookie Verdict | Independent audits and reviews of booking platforms, hotel chains, and travel services — including critical findings |
| Bookie Strategy | How-to guides and tactics for getting the best value from hotel bookings globally |
| Bookie Alerts | Time-sensitive price intelligence — seasonal drops, booking windows, and market opportunities |
Corrections & Complaints
We take factual accuracy seriously. If you believe any content on HotelsBookie is factually incorrect, misleading, or unfair, please contact us with specific details. We will:
- Acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days
- Investigate the specific claim with our editorial team
- Issue a correction or clarification if warranted
- Clearly mark any corrected content with an update notice
Questions about our editorial standards?
We are happy to discuss how we work, our research methods, or any specific content concern.
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