They are using the HotelClub.com reservation system.
I checked a few places in Madrid:
Hostal Martín quoted the same price for a double as it is on the Hostal Martín website.
Hostal La Plata also quoted the same price for a double as it showed on their website.
Hotel Moderno was also quoted the same price for a double as it is on their own website.
Hotel Opera WAS quoted to be 4 Euros less than on their own website.
Sooo... Where's the deal? Where's the discount? Maybe just the higher end hotels offer true discounts since there's more of a "profit margin". Not sure.
ALWAYS do some COMPARISON SHOPPING and ALWAYS check the individual establishment's website. Book DIRECTLY with them whenever possible.
Saludos, MadridMan
_________________________
Visit BarcelonaMan.com for Barcelona information, Transportation, Lodging, & much MUCH more!
Curious about what could POSSIBLY be inside the brain of MadridMan? Visit
MadridMan's Madrid Blog