Subject: Hotel costs
Tried this question elsewhere and got a muted response.
Just curious, what are the thoughts on the best hotel deal
1. Book directly with a hotel chain
2. Book via a hotel aggregator e.g. hotels.com, trivago
3. Book via a travel aggregator e.g. Hotwire, JustFly
4. Opt for a travel package that includes hotel options
5. Discounts via other methods e.g. Credit card discounts, AAA, etc.