Traveling is always fun, but much less so is the process of finding a good deal on a hotel room for you or your family. Even if you're a business traveler who is constantly on the road, it is easy to get overwhelmed with all the options available and end up settling for a room that is less than ideal. So if you're interested in discovering exactly how to go about saving a bit of money while also spending the night in your hotel of choice, take a look below for just a few of the best tips.

Look out for Newer Hotels

Newer hotels and inns will often seek to increase business and positive word of mouth when they first open. To that end, they are more likely than their established neighbors to offer better deals and packages to potential customers. While newer properties may be a little tougher to find online (since they're only beginning to establish their internet presence) the money you can save is often well worth the bit of extra effort.

Show up Later in the Day

When checking in to a hotel or inn, common sense may seem to dictate that it's better to show up as early as possible to get the most time in your room as possible. But doing so may in fact keep you from potential upgrades. That's because the later in the day you check in, the better the hotel staff know which rooms will be taken for the night and which won't. If they're fairly confident that better rooms are going to be empty for the night anyway, they usually won't have any problem offering you a free upgrade. So don't be afraid to take it a bit slow checking in -- you might be surprised at the room it can get you.

Package Deals When You Can

Another thing people sometimes fail to look for when they go on vacation is the savings offered by package deals. Check a few different travel websites to see if you can book your flight, hotel, and rental car (if necessary) together. More often than not, there are steeply discounted rates for doing so, and they're ones that you would never find otherwise. In many cases, you may be able to find one of the three things for a cheaper price, but together you'll find savings that simply can't be beat.