How to Book Your Own Hotel Through My Client Travel Portal
If you’ve read my post about why you should book your hotel through a travel advisor, you already know that working with a travel advisor doesn’t mean you have to hand over every detail of your vacation.
Sometimes, you just need help finding the right hotel. And sometimes, you already know what you’re looking for and would rather browse the options yourself.
That’s exactly why I’ve made a hotel self-booking portal available through Amanda Therese Travel.
It lets you book your own hotel! You can search over 40,000 hotels around the world, see exact rates for your dates and room type, and complete the booking yourself. It’s free to use, and you still get the benefits of booking through a travel advisor.
I’m Amanda, a travel advisor for couples, and so many of my clients love the research part of planning. The portal keeps the fun part, picking your hotel, and makes the booking part easy.
Here’s how it works and how to get started!
What Is My Client Travel Portal?
My Client Travel Portal is a private hotel booking tool for Amanda Therese Travel clients. You search, compare and book on your own schedule, and your reservation is still booked through me. It has over 40,000 properties around the world, and if the hotel you want isn’t there, I can look into booking it for you.
Here’s what you can do in the portal:
- Search hotels in your destination and find the ones that fit your trip
- Enter your travel dates to see exact rates for your stay
- Compare room categories and their prices before you decide
- Book your room directly in the portal once you find the one
And yes, the perks still apply. Depending on the hotel, booking through me can include daily breakfast for two, a property credit and priority for room upgrades, often at the same rate you’d find online. I explain exactly how that works in my post on booking your hotel through a travel advisor.
Good to know: Perks vary by hotel and rate, and not every property is part of a partner program. It’s always worth checking the details of a specific property before booking.
How to Get Access to the Client Travel Portal
Getting into the Client Travel Portal takes four quick steps, and the only waiting is a short approval from me.
Step 1: Fill Out the Intake Form
Start with my Client Travel Portal intake form. It gives me what I need to set up your access. Once you hit submit, you’re all set on your end. Just know that the form doesn’t give you access right away, because I approve every request myself.
Step 2: Allow Up to 24 Hours for Approval
I review each request by hand and approve access within 24 hours. I know it’s tempting to start searching right away, but this short step is how I make sure you’re set up properly.
Step 3: Watch for Your Access Email
Once you’re approved, you’ll get an email letting you know you’re in. Keep an eye on your inbox, and check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see it.
Step 4: Search, Compare and Book
Enter your destination and dates, browse the hotels, compare room types and rates, and book the one you love. Found the perfect room? Go ahead and book it!
What Happens After You Book
Booking your hotel yourself doesn’t mean you’re on your own. This is the biggest difference between my portal and a big booking site: you still have someone in your corner who knows your reservation.
- After you book, I’ll send a thank-you email and ask if you’re celebrating anything, like an anniversary or honeymoon, so I can share it with the hotel.
- Your reservation shows up in my travel app, so your booking details are all in one place.
- A week before you go, you’ll get a reminder that your trip is coming up.
- If a question or problem comes up with your reservation, you message me, not a call center.
Is the Client Travel Portal Right for You?
The portal is a great fit if you love doing your own hotel research but still want to book through a travel advisor. I’d recommend it if you:
- Love researching and comparing hotels yourself
- Already have a destination and dates in mind
- Want to see real pricing before you decide
- Like the flexibility to book whenever you’re ready
Planning a trip with several stops or want personal recommendations? My Hotel Collection service is a better fit: for a $100 flat fee, I find and book the right hotel for each stop, plus your transfers. Already know the exact hotel and would rather I handle it? That’s what my complimentary Hotel Only booking is for.
There isn’t one right way to plan a trip, and I want you to have an option that works for you. Still on the fence about working with an advisor at all? Here’s my honest take on whether you really need a travel advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Client Travel Portal
Final Thoughts: Ready to Find Your Next Hotel?
If you love picking your own hotel but want the perks and support of booking through a travel advisor, I’d love for you to try my Client Travel Portal. Fill out the intake form, give me up to 24 hours to approve you, then start searching for your next great stay.
Need a little hotel inspiration first? Read my Reykjavik Edition hotel review, or see why Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel is my favorite stay just outside Reykjavik.
Do you like researching hotels yourself? Tell me in the comments!
Happy hotel hunting!
