Hotels – Book Now or Wait Some More?

As the CGF Tallinn stop is getting closer, we thought it best to do the “hotel talk” now rather than later. For those of you who travel for poker, the topic is fresh in your mind anyway.

So, what about accommodation in Tallinn? In Tallinn, you will find a wide variety of hotel options, anything from guesthouses to luxury accommodations. Whatever your budget, travel style, or preference, you are sure to find an option that meets your needs. Estonia generally has the same types of accommodation that you will find elsewhere in Europe. The quality is generally high, but it is always wise to read reviews, or ask around, before you book – common sense.
The Big Question – When to Book Your Hotel?
Now, the question is when to book your hotel. Should you do it several weeks before the trip or should you wait till the very last minute? As you may have noticed during your own travels, there is no “black and white” answer to this question. In general, there are many factors that affect accommodation prices – the travel destination, the season, local events and big festivals etc. However, according to some travel sites’ research, there are certain booking time frames that enable you to save more money. So, before you rush to book, keep in mind that your perception, or the gut feeling,  of when the best hotel rates become available does not always match the reality.
According to hotel comparison site Trivago, hotels should be booked approximately one month in advance to get the best deals. Their research points out that, surprisingly, booking further in advance, say 2-3 months, is generally more expensive. So, there is little difference between booking two months in advance and booking on the day of departure, making last minute travel a cost effective option.
After their research, the booking site Expedia has found, that Sundays are the best day to book overall — especially for same-day bookings. However, the  results change the more days there are between the date of booking and the date of the stay. So, book your trip on Sunday and keep the booking date as close to the date of your stay as possible. Moreover, Expedia has also concluded that the lowest average daily rates are available from 21 to 28 days before travel dates which basically matches Trivago’s results in terms of getting the best deals by booking approximately 1 month in advance.
So, even if you know the date of your travel, say, 6 months in advance, it could be wise to wait before getting that hotel. Of course, if you do not wish to risk losing your favorite hotel, then book whenever you feel comfortable doing so. Paying a little extra cash for the peace of mind is not the end of the world.
Book Your Poker Trips with the CGF via MainEventTravel.com
Our amazing Partner MainEventTravel.com has made our life a lot easier by listing the best hotel deals for CGF travels. As the premier travel site for the poker industry, they gladly offer hotel packages to any tour stop or festival. For CGF Tallinn stop, the hotel deals are listed HERE. Please note that the prices are automatically shown for the duration of the whole Tallinn festival, for Nov 15^th to Nov 19^th. Of course, since some of you cannot stay for the whole festival due to your busy schedules, you can adjust the search criteria by changing the dates in the calendar on the right of the hotel list. In the same search field, you can also change the number of guests per 1 room as some of you will be traveling with your partner or friends. Also, the site is conveniently showing the hotels’ distance from the Olympic Park Casino, making the hotel hunt even more convenient for you. If you still can’t find a suitable hotel, drop us an email.
Happy bookings to you!
Yours,
Cash Game Festival Team

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