Rooms in an instant

Bookdirectrooms.com is an easy-to-use website offering instant booking for thousands of B&Bs, guesthouses and small, independent hotels across the UK. Unlike other online travel sites, it offers “real time” access to all of the properties’ available rooms and not just an allocation. The site is of particular appeal to British holidaymakers looking to cut the cost of their main summer break by avoiding the Eurozone and booking a holiday in this country.

It will also prove popular with the 58% of internet users planning to take a short break in the UK in 2008 (Continental Research). These travellers need only consult one website – bookdirectrooms.com - to locate and book small, unique properties which until now could not be booked online.

They can also take advantage of competitive prices, special offers and late deals available at these properties, many of which still have availability in peak season. In July 2008, travellers booking accommodation on bookdirectrooms.com will receive a £10 discount voucher that can be used for their next online booking on the site.

BookDirectRooms.com CEO Nigel David comments: “Whether they are looking for a family-friendly B&B or a chic hotel, more and more travellers are seeking an individual, more personal experience which today’s B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels offer. Bookdirectrooms.com saves consumers precious time as they no longer need to trawl different leisure sites to find a property that suits their needs and budget.

“These properties generally provide better service and a more interesting and enjoyable experience than staying in a large establishment or impersonal hotel chain. By booking small properties, consumers ensure the money they have spent will also be invested back into the local community, so it’s a sustainable choice too.”

When visitors are searching for a property, only accommodation that has availability on their chosen dates will be shown. Visitors can sort results, by rating or price and narrow their searches by star rating, features and facilities, such as internet access or swimming pool, or type of stay such as beach, pet-friendly, family-friendly, golf, etc.

The site features photographs and detailed descriptions of each of the properties and their facilities as well as local information, events listings and maps on their chosen destination.

Market research verifies the huge shift in the way people are now researching and booking their holidays. In 2008, 77% of travellers are predicted to conduct their travel planning online and a massive 62% of guests are predicted to book accommodation over the internet (British Hotel Guest Survey 2008, BDRC).

For further information visit Bookdirectrooms.com.