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Alex's business travel season has begun, which means that my travel fantasy season started too. We love to take journeys with him but even when it isn't likely, I usually take a little time to scope out the destination in case money and time allows a last minute trip.

I have a new site to employ in my search for budget lodging - Room 77. When I first heard about the hotel search engine, I thought there would be no way to improve on what's already out there, but Room 77 does offer great new features.

The layout is clean, compact, and intuitive to navigate. I experienced no annoying pop-ups that sometimes appear on other sites. It is easy to compare accommodations on a map, list by price, or select by amenity.

I haven't seen another site with Room 77's hotel layout and view feature. As I scouted hotels for a possible trip to Seattle, I looked for free WiFi and then compared the view. Some hotels offered glimpses of the water and others looked right into other buildings. All other things being equal, we prefer a decent view.

Travellers can book hotels through Room 77 but they also list prices from competitor sites. You can include AAA hotel discounts and other special rates in price comparisons too. I like that instead of price checking all over the Internet, Room 77 does it for me.

Never wonder whether you’ve gotten the best deal on your hotel room again. Check out Room 77 when planning your next travel adventure.

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Disclosure: I was selected for participation in this campaign as a member of Clever Girls Collective. This review was compensated; all opinions remain my own.