Forbes Best of The Web - 06/25/2001 Forbes Favorites

Hotel Discounts hoteldiscount.com Promises rooms at "up to 65 percent off"--and in markets that are sold out. Indeed, a night at San Francisco's upscale Mark Hopkins InterContinental went for $260, as opposed to the going rate of $349. If you ever get lost on the site, Hotel Discounts' toll-free reservations service helps you find your way. Not that you would need to pick up the phone--the online reservations process is relatively straightforward and hassle-free. Hotel Discounts also features a host of other useful applications, such as a currency converter and links to informative city guides. BEST: Searching for room by city is among the easiest, with top destinations listed first.