Indian traveler became viral on social media after he revealed that he managed to find a hotel room in Vietnam only for £159.02 – including taxes. The reservation friendly to the budget, made at the Leaf Hotel Phu Quoc, was shared on X (formerly Twitter), where it quickly attracted wide attention and surprises.
The room was superior to double or twins, who offered equipment such as free Wi-Fi, parking, 24-hour check-in, luggage storage and choice between a royal bed or two singles. The room according to the list holds up to two adults and measures 18 square meters.
Most shocked the users of the most price breakdown. The original costs for one night were listed as £578.24. After 75% discount the price decreased £144.56, with another £14.46 in taxes and fees – bringing the total number £159.02. The platform explained that the payment would be collected in the local currency – 48,000 Vietnamese dongs – and all VAT was included.
The post caused a flood of reactions online. Many of them were amazed by availability, while others speculated about how low the rate was.
One user commented: “I checked again and again, very strange, 159 – 28,62 OTA Commission = 130,38 including taxes, which is not possible to bear the cost of the room, may be an income management or ego error with other hotels.
Another remarked: “It is a reward in booking High Chance Tell refuses to allow this rate to sign out.”
“ITNE for miles for miles,” he joked the user, pointing out how cheaper than a cup of coffee.
Someone else added: “Too many hotels in Phu Quoc.
Whether it was a technical mistake, a marketing trick or a rare travel hack – £159 Reservation of the hotel certainly attracted the internet eye.
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