Six steps to getting the best hotel deal when booking online

FILED - Before you complete an online hotel booking, you should check all the details carefully, including travel dates, names, cancellation conditions and whether any extra requests are included in the final booking price. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa

Booking hotels online is quick, easy, and everything’s at your fingertips. But what pitfalls should you look out for, and how could you get a better bargain? Here is a six-step guide. 

Step 1: Set the right filters