LateRooms is a hotel booking site that launched in 1999 and is best known for last-minute deals. It lists over 100,000 hotels, in the UK and abroad. It suits anyone who needs a room at short notice or is planning a UK city break and wants to compare prices.
What you can book on LateRooms
You book hotels across many categories, from budget rooms to luxury suites. Filters help you find spa hotels, beach hotels, pet-friendly places, family hotels, adults-only properties and business hotels. The site runs in several markets, including the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
What a booking really costs
The room rate is only part of the bill. Before paying, look at the total and check what is in it: taxes, hotel fees, breakfast, parking. Some hotels charge extras only on arrival, which is then shown in the hotel information.
LateRooms also notes that a service fee may apply depending on the payment currency you choose. Pick the currency deliberately and compare the final amount. If you pay in pounds from a euro account, your bank may add its own foreign currency fee.
Factor in travel time as well: in cities such as London, hotels in the centre cost noticeably more than those on the outskirts. A cheaper room further out then costs you commuting time and transit fares. Weigh these against each other before you sort only by the lowest room rate.
Cancellation and payment
Many offers mention free cancellation, but not every room has it. The cheaper rate is often non-refundable and the flexible one costs a bit more. Read the conditions of the rate you choose and note the deadline. With last-minute bookings the deadline can be short.
The payment methods on offer appear during checkout. Check there whether you pay now or at the hotel.
How to save
Last-minute pricing is the main way to save on LateRooms, especially at hotels trying to fill rooms at short notice. There is also free membership with extra perks and prices that apply only in the app. Current coupons are listed on our provider page, and there may be none at the moment, so check.
The current cashback rate is shown on our provider page too. It comes on top of the room price and lowers your real final cost.
Booking with cashback
Cashback runs through daily cashback:
- Open the daily cashback shop page for LateRooms.
- Click through to LateRooms.
- Search for your hotel and book as usual.
- Finish the booking in the same browser tab.
The reward is credited after the trip is confirmed, which for hotels usually means after the stay. If you plan to book in the app, check beforehand whether the booking can still be tracked, and when in doubt stay in the browser.
Who LateRooms suits
The site pays off most when you are flexible: if you book only a few days ahead and are not picky about the hotel, you often find the best prices. If you are travelling for a peak-season weekend or a concert, book earlier and compare other portals. Note the total price including every extra and set it next to the competition. Only then can you tell which offer is really cheaper, even after the cashback. Travelling with children or a dog, use the filters right at the start, which saves a lot of searching.
Tips
- Compare the total price in two currencies before you commit.
- Choose the refundable rate if your plans are uncertain.
- Read the hotel notes on tourist tax, parking and breakfast.
- Check check-in times and rules, especially for a late arrival.
Rates and coupons are on the LateRooms page at TripPrice. You book directly with LateRooms.