It is partnered with many global hotel brands including Radisson, Hyatt, Best Western and Marriott, and rates are dependent on how busy the hotel is and what time rooms are needed for overnight guests.

BBC: Daytime hotel stays become respectable

Budget conscious travellers should seek out hotel chains such as Best Western, Country Inn, Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn Express that include extras like breakfast, parking and Internet in their nightly rates.

BBC: Deals to be found in May and beyond