A neat, all-in-one hotel finder

I recently found out about this site called HotelsCombined, and it seems to offer some reasonable prices on hotel rooms. I specifically looked for accommodations in Japan—where hotels can be pretty pricey if you just show up in person or go through the hotel’s Web site—and was glad to see that some decent to high-end hotels were offered at significant discounts.

The Web site’s user interface is really friendly and provides reviews from others who have stayed at a particular hotel, maps, pictures, and details about the hotels and their surroundings. You can also narrow your search through a variety of options, such as star ratings, price, and hotel name. Overall, it’s very easy to use and is visually pleasing.

On my next trip over to Japan, I think I’m going to give HotelsCombined a shot at finding me a place to stay.