How to book a five-star hotel without spending extra money: life hacks

If your luxury travels involve staying at a five-star hotel, it can cost you a pretty penny.

But there are several websites that will allow you to save hundreds of dollars if you book a room through them rather than through the hotels themselves, The Travel writes.

Sites worth looking into when booking five-star hotels include: JetSetter, Luxury Link, Secret Escapes, Vacationist.

These companies offer deals on rooms in five-star hotels at highly discounted rates. While some require a yearly membership for access to listings or upgrades to luxury rooms in the US or abroad, others do not. There's even Hotel Tonight, which offers five-star hotel rooms for those who don't mind finding accommodations on the day of arrival rather than booking in advance.

With discounts of up to 70% in some cases, staying at a five-star hotel or resort can be much cheaper than you might think. It's best to sign up for these sites a few weeks before your trip so you can take advantage of any hot deals to save even more on luxury accommodations.

When to book: A few weeks before your planned trip to see if there are any hot deals.

Why the tip is important: Five-star hotels can offer prices comparable to lower-rated hotels.

For whom the tip is relevant: For those who will spend most of their time in their rooms.