What to consider about when making a hotel reservation online?

I am going to book hotels for my Thailand trip next month, I've found some reservation websites already, but their room rates are quite varied. I wonder should I just make booking with the one offering the lowest rates. Are there any other issues that should be taken into consideration.What to consider about when making a hotel reservation online?
In my experience, it's Ok to book one with the lowest price. The prices are veried because the agents get different discount from the hotels - the more roomnights they sell, the bigger discount they get and they pass the bigger discount to customers to gain their competitive edge. After booking online, you will get reply email from the agent. You can make sure what you really want from them before making a payment.





Don't forget to review comment from their customers, this will give you some idea of how good or bad they are.





Have a great time in Thailand.What to consider about when making a hotel reservation online?
As many have said already. Check the cancellation policy. Not the hotel's but the reservation agency. There is more flexibility in options when booking directly through the hotel but the reservation agencies have far better deals. Sometimes it will not be for the exact thing you are looking for but it could be a significant savings.





For example I once booked a nonsmoking suite on a high floor with a king sized bed but instead I could only get a mid-level floor with 2 queen sized beds. I could have gotten exactly what I wanted going directly through the hotel but I saved A LOT of money going through asiarooms.com instead for something that was close enough to what I really wanted.





I have successfully used asiarooms.com multiple times (see their cancellation policy here: http://www.asiarooms.com/faq/#cancellati鈥?/a> to book month long vacations in Thailand. I've found them to be quick and reliable. I've never had to cancel a room or change hotels through them so I can't comment on their handling of those types of situations.
Along with the cancellation info the previous answer said, make sure they have the amenities you want. If you want certain things for the hotel to have, double check those. Also, if possible, call the hotel directly, not their 1-800 number to make sure that what the website states is accurate. Cheap is okay, but not always the best. If you can go with a chain or common hotel brand.
Firstly I would not use any that ask you for credit card details before they can confirm, unless it is an instant confirmation. Use those that will offer confirmed accommodation before wanting any payment.





Secondly I would not use any that want all the money in advance.


I use those that only want 1 night deposit and then you don't pay anything else until about 2 weeks before you arrive.
I think you should choose the best hotel reservation, here is a review of top 5 hotel reservation websites, you can choose one of them.


http://review-pedia.com/index.php/Hotel-鈥?/a>
you need tp check their policy of cancellation.





you read about policy cancellation here: http://www.atlas.co.il





this will give you an idea what to look for
check this website..... did you get cheaper than this or not....
try www.sawadee.com