Often suburban hotels are cheaper than their city counterparts. In NY
for example stay in Jersey and take a bus or train each day into the city.
If you reserve directly with a hotel get a rate quote and then ask
what the corporate rate is.
When you go out leave the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door and leave
the tv on . This will discourage a thief.
Never use the mini-bar in the room. Local liquor stores and mini-marts
are cheaper.
Want to experience dining at a top notch hotel? Try breakfast,
especially if they have a buffet,
Want a great restaurant? Try lunch instead of dinner.
On interstates when you pull off and see Denny's, a Denny's clone,
fast food and mini-mart and a sign saying "(name of town_________3
miles" drive the three miles for a restaurant.
I was not clear. I put the "Do Not Disturb" sing on after the room has
been cleaned. If need be I ask the cleaning person to do my room before
I head out for the day and tip a few dollars.