What are the different types of hotel rates?

Here's everything you need to know about the different rate types available in Melon.

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Written by Nate Brown
Updated over a week ago

Melon Exclusive Deals

Melon provides you access to exclusive deals at thousands of hotels worldwide, these deals may be more flexible, have a better price or include additional amenities like free wi-fi, breakfast or early/late check-out.

You'll see these hotels and rates in Melon marked with our Exclusive Deal badge.

Company Negotiated Rates

If your company has negotiated a special rate at a property Melon will highlight these to you and show "Your Company Name Rates". You should take advantage of these rates whenever they are available.

GDS Rates

When there's no Melon Exclusive Deal or Company Negotiated Rate available these are the recommended rates to select from. These rates come direct from the hotels which means that you will be eligible to earn points and receive any loyalty benefits you may have. They are also usually more flexible but always double check the booking conditions.

Third-Party Rates

Melon provides you access to rates available on Bookings.com & Expedia which makes it easier than ever to compare and book the right price for you. There are a couple of different rates you will see in the platform:

EAN Hotel Collect

When you book a EAN Hotel Collect rate you are booking through Expedia and your payment method will be charged at check-out.

EAN Prepaid

When you book a EAN Prepaid rate you are booking through Expedia and your payment method will be charged immediately. Make sure to check the booking conditions to see if this is refundable or not.

Booking.com

When you book a Booking.com rate you are booking through Booking.com and your payment method will be charged immediately. Make sure to check the booking conditions to see if this is refundable or not.

Other Special Rates

You may also see Senior Discount, AAA, Military, Government, Membership rates. These rates require you to show the relevant ID at check-in otherwise you may be charged a higher price. To control whether you see these rates in Melon, update your preferences under My Account > Loyalty & Preferences.

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