22 tricks for scoring the cheapest hotel room prices possible

You don't have to overpay for a hotel room.

There are tricks and tips you can use to find the best room rates so you can enjoy your trip guilt-free.

We spoke to Jeannette Pavini, a savings expert at Coupons.com, Josh Belkin, the Vice President and general manager of Hotels.com's North America branch, Cheryl Rosner, who is the CEO of Stayful, and Ivy Chou, the content and marketing director for DealsPlus.com, to get their best tips for booking a room.

From when to book to how to find hidden discounts, this list can save you bundles the next time you plan to stay at a hotel.