Question about making hotel reservations online?

Jennifer asked: When you make a hotel reservation online do they charge you the full amount when you make the reservation? Or so you make the payment when you check in? Also is it safe to make a reservation online? Meaning, am I actually going to have a room when I get [...]

How can I easily compare hotel rates online?

Ross T asked: There is a specific website I’m thinking of but the name escapes me at the moment. It compares rates from all the big online reservation sites like Expedia, Orbitz, etc. Anyone know the website I’m thinking of?

How to developing an Online Reservation?

Varray asked: Anyone help?? I own a travel agency in Indonesia and I would like to develop an online reservation just like booking.com to my website, can anyone help me to decide what software should I use? and how can I make one.. please help me.. Just for additional info, we have our own hotel’s [...]

can i make an online reservation from india to hotels at singapore , without making payment by credit card?

superb240405 asked: I have given up my credit card and now deal only cash. so is it possible to book online and remit thru western union or some other
? do hotels accept such a transaction?

Is there a big difference between online reservation and walk-in reservation for hotels?

wuffy asked: Any differences between the price listed under those online reservation websites such as:
http://www.asiarooms.com
http://hotels.klikgue.com
http://www.expedia.com/
http://www.kayak.com/
http://www.hostels.com/
etc…
and those price offer directly from hotel?
Is that a good advice to make reservation through online website before enter a country?
Any advice? or suggestion to get a cheaper price and yet same accommodation [...]

Walk in directly or hotel Reservation recommended ?

10 points 4u asked: I’m visiting shanghai in January, 07. If I walk-in straight to a hotel lobby (without bookings), will they offer more discounts than online reservation. What is recommended ? Answers prefered from frequent flyers or residents of Shanghai (China).
Thanks !