What do you mean by the retail price and the first day price of hotel rooms?

The retail price is clearly marked in the hotel lobby.

Correspondingly, there are membership prices and online prices.

The retail price of most hotels is about 30% more expensive than the online booking price, so it is not advisable to book rooms at retail price in order to save money for self-help tours. If you can shop around online in advance and book in advance, you can still save a lot of money.

If you have to book a hotel locally, you must bargain. Judging from the accommodation prices in some cities, most of them can make a counter-offer, which is generally 60%-80% of the list price. Therefore, when you arrive at a tourist destination, don't ask about the price, and rush to check in. You should negotiate the price first to see if there is room for counter-offer, and then check in. If time permits, you can also run around and compare. From the perspective of safety, food and health, it is best to consider hotels, hotels and guest houses with higher grades when choosing accommodation, and never stay in individual hotels with poor environment in order to save money.

The so-called "first day rate" refers to continuing to live with guests. If you only stay for one day, you don't enjoy the first day rate! That is to say, if you stay for several days in a row, the price on the first day will be cheaper.