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Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Calgary Herald
Here's where Canadians can book five-star hotels for less
According to a new report by booking a luxury hotel may be cheaper than you think. You just have to know where to look. Article content The hotel booking website just released its 2025 Hotel Price Index, which analyzes average daily hotel rates around the world to help travellers get the most bang for their buck. For the report, compared the average daily rates of three-, four- and five-star hotels in 2024 to the bookings made on its site in 2023. Article content Article content Article content According to its findings, Canadians can stretch their travel dollars without sacrificing luxury when heading abroad. International five-star hotels were reported to be 17 per cent cheaper than five-star hotels in Canada. Article content Article content Some of the cheapest five-star stays in Canada can be found in Dildo and St. John's, Newfoundland at $179 and $205 a night respectively; Rustico, Prince Edward Island at $206 a night and Sauguenay, Quebec at $238 a night. Article content Several Canadian cities saw their average hotel prices decline, including Whistler (down 11 per cent), Halifax (down seven per cent) and Toronto (down nine per cent). Other popular destinations experienced a slight increase, such as Edmonton (up seven per cent) and Vancouver (up five per cent). Article content Article content Abroad, beloved European destinations such as Dublin, Amsterdam and Paris all saw slight dips in their daily rates. Meanwhile, Tokyo (up 15 per cent), Kyoto (up 18 per cent) and Madrid (up 10 per cent) saw the biggest jumps in their average rates. Article content Canadian travellers hoping to land a good deal should look to more affordable trending destinations, which often offer highly-rated accommodation at lower rates. For example, Bangkok, Thailand has an average daily rate of $137 and Osaka, Japan has an average rate of $168 a night.
Powys County Times
4 days ago
- Powys County Times
Hotels.com reveals the best UK spots for 5-star stays
When finding a place to stay in the UK or abroad, you want to make sure you are getting the best hotel you can. The UK is home to many top stays, and some of the more luxurious sites are more accessible than you think. Today, has released its 2025 Hotel Price Index to find the best value stays and the destinations "where the pound will go further". Here are the key findings, including where in the UK you can find some luxury stays. What is the Hotel Price Index by The Hotel Price Index by analyses global year-on-year average daily rates in the most popular international and domestic destinations and delves into the variation between star ratings. It compares average daily rates of three, four and five-star hotels from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. It also compares year-over-year average daily rates from the same period compared to January 1 to December 31 in 2023, across the most popular international and domestic destinations for Brits. reveals the best UK spots for 5-star stays For the 2025 Hotel Price Index, has highlighted some of its key findings. It said that domestic prices remain more affordable, with hotel rates here averaging at £97 per night compared to a rise to £140 per night abroad. also revealed that five-star luxury hotels in the UK are 21% cheaper than abroad. View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@hotelsdotcom) Popular cities such as Manchester, Bath and Brighton boast some deals that are less than £200, it said. also advised those looking to stretch their wallets by going five-star to do it in the UK rather than abroad, with five-star rates averaging at £177 a night compared to £222 a night abroad. For travellers who want a five-star stay, close to home, you can find the best value in these UK destinations with stays under £200 a night: Swindon: £56 a night York: £170 a night Manchester: £171 a night Bath: £193 a night Newcastle: £195 a night Among the most popular cities for Brits booking five-star stays are Brighton, at £106 per night, Cardiff, at £150 per night, and London, which sits higher at £306 per night. The new Hotel Price Index also revealed some of the UK's "four-star sweet spots". analysis showed that four-star hotels offer the best value for travellers looking to upgrade their stays abroad. It said the average daily rate is just 41% higher than three-star properties. Meanwhile, five-star hotels cost, on average, 63% more than four-star hotels, with domestic hotels seeing roughly the same increases. says the best value for domestic four-star stays includes Aberdeen, Derby and Milton Keynes, all of which have rates under the four-star average of £110 a night. Best international hotels for 5-star stays new index reveals that some international destinations, including Orlando (-7%) and Las Vegas (-4%) saw declines in hotel prices. Meanwhile, high-demand destinations like Tokyo (+15%), Seville (+13%) and Madrid (+13%) experienced an increase. It said that for travellers looking for more affordable trending destinations that are growing in popularity should try Bangkok, Thailand (average daily rate of £77 a night) and Kraków, Poland (average daily rate of £90 a night). 6 Tips for Cheaper Family Holidays said the following international cities not only have five-star hotels under £200 but have seen a jump in popularity over the past year: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: £108 a night Bangkok. Thailand: £123 a night Prague, Czech Republic: £136 a night Istanbul, Turkey: £137 a night Doha, Qatar: £173 a night It added that destinations like Bangkok and Istanbul "offer five-star stays at almost three-star prices, redefining the meaning of affordable indulgence". Melanie Fish, travel expert at said: 'For price-conscious travellers in today's economy, the Hotel Price Index offers a rare, data-driven lens into where your money goes furthest. "It's like a travel cheat sheet — revealing where to splurge, where to save, and where luxury quietly costs less.
