Summer travel: How to save money on hotels

53% of Americans plan to pay for travel lodging this summer, according to a study from Deote. When asked for the top reasons to book a hotel, survey respondents said that they look for great location, room comfort, and service. And according to Hotel.com's hotel price index, there are ways for budget conscious travelers to save, even at five-star hotels. I want to bring in Melanie Fish, Hotels. com travel expert, to break down this report.We got to know what what's top of mind for travelers this summer. Wel ...