After 4 p.m., hotels know the odds of selling a room are pretty slim, so you’re more likely to get an even lower rate. On average, the same-day rate of a hotel room is 10% cheaper than booking ...

On the East End, Hotels.com offered some deep savings. A junior suite with a king-size bed and partial ocean views at newly renovated Gurney’s Montauk was $307.50 for March 12, compared to the ...