[Lhodge]

I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on hotels in SD. Family of four - 2 younger children. I would like to be fairly close to Sea World, and the Zoo. BUT, I also would like to be close to shopping, marina, or on the water. We are renting a car but would also like to be in an area that is convenient to walk to restaurants, shoppi g etc....... Thanks.

[sdmomof3]

Are you looking for recommendations on specific hotels or more generally areas of San Diego to stay in? The reason I ask is if you bid on PRICELINE, you won't be able to pick a particular hotel. I live in San Diego and have kids. Because you have young kids, were you also planning to go to Legoland? If so, you might want to stay somewhere more central (i.e. in the Del Mar/La Jolla area). If you're not planning to go to Legoland, I would probably recommend staying somewhere downtown near the Gaslamp, Sea Port Village, Harbor. You can walk to restaurants, shops, Children's Museum and are within a few miles of the zoo, Balboa Park and all the museums. Sea World is about 10 minutes away by car.

Sea World is in the Mission Bay area which also has some hotels, but nothing else you can walk to. What star level hotel property are you looking at and how much are you willing to pay per night? In the downtown PRICELINE zone you can usually get a 4* for about $70 - $75, a bit more on HOTWIRE but you get more info. on HOTWIRE that can help you i.d. a property and can also guarantee you'll be able to get a room with 2 beds.

Let me know your plans and I am happy to help you further.

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding.

Additionally, what are your date/s of travel?

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[Lhodge]

Hi, I guess I need to be more specific. I am looking for general areas in San Diego. We are not planning on going to Legoland. Our dates are 4/14 - 4/17. I am thinking the Zoo one day, Sea World one day and shopping, beach, other sight seeing the third day. I am hoping to bid $60 - $65 per night and get a 3 or 3 1/2*. Any other suggestions are welcome, my kids are 6 and 2, thanks.

[yellowdog]

Lhodge

PRICELINE only guarantee a room for two adults. That could mean one bed. Is this a risk you're willing to take?

If not, HOTWIRE allows you to search for up to quad occupancy as well as take a guess as to the hotel being offered based upon the amenities shown before your purchase.

Let us know how you'd like to proceed.

Yellowdog.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Colfax]

[url=http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=GFBeectgAps&offerid=59109.10000039&type=3&subid=0]Orbitz[/url] has the Best Western Mission Bay for $59.33/night. It's a Buy 2 Nights, Get One Free promotion. That for 4 people, 2 queen beds, with parking and continental breakfast included.

I'm not familiar with this Best Western hotel and the [url=http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=GFBeectgAps&offerid=59109.10000039&type=3&subid=0]Orbitz[/url] reviews are only middling (3.1 out of 5), but that's a very good price for four people and close to the tourist sites you mentioned.

For the same $60 I think you can probably win a nicer hotel on PRICELINE--maybe a 3* in Downtown or Mission Valley or Shelter Island zones--but you wouldn't have the 2 bed guarantee.

[Lhodge]

Please help me identify this Hotwire 3* SeaWorld - Mission Bay - Shelter Island area Hotel. Thanks.
This hotel features the following amenities:
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Laundry Facilities
High-speed Internet Access

[thereuare]

The Holiday Inn Bayside (4875 N. Harbor Dr) has previously been reported with this amenity combination so that would be my best guess for this one... although i wouldn't rule out the Holiday Inn Mission Bay/Sea World (3737 Sports Arena Boulevard) either.

One other option is if you change your search to 4adults/0chlidren a 'new' 3* hotel appears in this zone for just about the same price with: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Golf, Tennis, Laundry

This one is a match for the Holiday Inn Express (DeSoto Blvd) if this should work for your plans.

I will also add that the Orbitz deal Colfax mentioned above seems like a pretty good deal for the price.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. (or our Orbitz link if you go that route)

[Lhodge]

I am looking to bid on a 3* or 3.5* in San Diego. I would like some help on the bidding process and a strategy.
We are traveling 4/14 - 4/17. I say we (husband, myself, 6yr old, and 2 yr old) I would like to start bidding at $55.00/night. Please help! Thanks.

My first choice would be - Zone 14 – San Diego Coastal - I would especially like to stay at 3* The Dana on Mission Bay or 3.5* Paradise Point Resort

My second choice would be - Zone 12 – Point Loma Shelter – Old Town
3* Humphreys Half Moon Inn Suites
3* Kona Kai Resort

My third choice is - Zone 3 – Downtown San Diego & Harbor Island

I know that when bidding you DO NOT get a choice of hotel, but maybe someone will know what or how much I need to bid to get the Hotels mentioned above.
Thanks!!!

[AaronJB]

What are your thoughts on the suggestions above?

There is no specific amount to try and bid to ensure a particular property - bidding more to try and get a particular property will likely result in overbidding for the property that you may have gotten for less.. Are you okay with possibly having only one bed (as PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy which could mean a room with only one bed)

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[Lhodge]

Travel 4/14 - 4/17

I have a few hotels i am trying to figure out -
3* $66 SeaWorld - Mission Bay - Shelter Island area hotel
Fitness Center
Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s)
Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Laundry Facilities
Guests have access to a coin-operated washer and dryer. High-speed Internet Access
Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

3.5* - $89.00 Downtown - Harbor Island area hotel
Smoke Free Rooms
Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free. Fitness Center
Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s)
Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s)
Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Business Center
Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. High-speed Internet Access
Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

4* - $89.00 SeaWorld - Mission Bay - Shelter Island area hotel
Resort
Resorts offer a complete destination experience. Facilities generally include a spa or fitness center, one or more swimming pools, and superior dining options. Depending on location, recreational activities may include water sports, golf, tennis or skiing. Coastal resorts usually boast ocean views or beachfront access. Note: A resort fee may be charged. Beachfront
Property is located on the beach. Fitness Center
Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s)
Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s)
Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. High-speed Internet Access
Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Golf Nearby
Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies. Tennis Nearby
Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies. Spa Services
Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.

[AaronJB]

Please list the amenities showing rather than pasting the information as it will make your post easier to read. Thanks.

[Lhodge]

Here is a list - thanks for any help and info you can give me. Travel 4/14 - 4/17

4-star hotel in SeaWorld - Mission Bay - Shelter Island - $95
Resort Beachfront Fitness Center
Pool(s) Restaurant(s)
High-speed Internet Access
Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Spa Services

3-star hotel in SeaWorld - Mission Bay - Shelter Island - $69
Fitness Center Pool(s) Laundry Facilities High-speed Internet Access

3.5-star hotel in Downtown - Harbor Island - $95
Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s)
Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access

4-star hotel in Downtown - Harbor Island - $89
Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s)
Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access

[thereuare]

Lhodge, on Mar 12 2010, 10:33 PM, said:

4-star hotel in SeaWorld - Mission Bay - Shelter Island - $95
Resort
Beachfront
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Restaurant(s)
High-speed Internet Access
Golf Nearby
Tennis Nearby
Spa Services

3-star hotel in SeaWorld - Mission Bay - Shelter Island - $69
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Laundry Facilities
High-speed Internet Access

3.5-star hotel in Downtown - Harbor Island - $95
Smoke Free Rooms
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Restaurant(s)
Business Center
High-speed Internet Access

4-star hotel in Downtown - Harbor Island - $89
Smoke Free Rooms
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Restaurant(s)
Business Center
High-speed Internet Access

The above is the preferred method of listing the amenities as you can see how much easier it is to see than either of your previous posts.

Best guess for each of the above is as follows:
4* SeaWorld = Paradise Point Resort and Spa
3* SeaWorld = Holiday Inn Bayside
3.5* Downtown = Sheraton Suites San Diego
4* Downtown = Westin San Diego

Please remember to use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes.

[Lhodge]

Hi, quick question - Hotwire

3-star hotel in SeaWorld - Mission Bay - Shelter Island = Holiday Inn on the Bay
Fitness Center
Pool
Laundry Facility
High-speed Internet Access

Isn't this hotel located in the downtown harbor island zone??? Please help I am going to book my room tonight, thanks.

[Colfax]

Holiday Inn on the Bay (in Downtown zone) and Holiday Inn Bayside (in Seaworld-MB-SI zone) are two different Holiday Inns.

Whatever you choose please get back to us with the scoop!

[Lhodge]

Hotwire- 4/14 - 4/17

Ok, thanks. So to clarify - 3* SeaWorld - Mission Bay - Shelter Island area hotel - will be Holiday Inn Bayside???

If I put in 2 adults 2kids these are the amentities listed
Fitness Center
Pool
High-speed Internet Access
Laundry Facilities

If I put in 4 adults the amentities listed are the same above PLUS
Complimentary Breakfast
Golf Nearby
Tennis Nearby

Please help!!

[Colfax]

The 4 adult/0 children hotel you're now asking about was already identified in Post #8 in this thread, Lhodge.