Hotel Secrets

What should you do when you are told there is "no room at the inn" and you really need a place to stay? Keep this insider tip in mind: often hotels have rooms available even if they are officially announcing that they have no vacancies. Sometimes rooms are "out of order" because of a stained carpet, a damaged bathroom tile, or similar issue -- tell manager you're ok with these minor issues and the room can be yours (often at a discount). And sometimes rooms are set aside for VIPs (just in case one shows up) -- and with enough polite insistence this room will suddenly become available.