@Mike-wiruth said:
Have any of you ever used the booking.com? If so, do you find that is cheaper than calling the hotel direct and getting reservations?
like @travellexxie , I mostly use booking.com as well. And no, it's mostly cheaper, if you call the hotel directly or use their website. But the big advantages for me are:
it's easy to find a accomodation by booking.com, which fits my needs exactly
it's more easy for me, If I don't speak the language of the hotels destination
usually I select such hotels, which offers a cost free storno. So, I'm flexible in case, I can't reach my destination in expected time
discount, If I frequently use booking.com