Lovedr

Happy to get this for a meeting at the convention center. Used the BetterBidding HOTWIRE link

Total for 3 nights plus taxes is $433.73

Free parking

Free breakfast

Free Internet

Fitness center

Pool(s)

Business center

Self-service laundry

Internet access

Amenities 

Resort

Free parking

Free Internet

1-bedroom suite

Full kitchen

Laundry in room

Children's activities

Fitness center

Pool(s)

Business center

Front desk

Internet access

Tennis nearby

Booked! Ended up with the 3 star Kissimmee west condo (Polynesian Isles)

Really excited about this find! 100% recommended via hotwire and 4.5 on tripadvisor.

3 nights came to $276 + taxes of $54.70, for a total of $330.70. There is a $10 a day resort which resort will collect upon check in, that will bring it all to about $370.

So it ends up being $124 a night total (including resort fee and taxes)

Excited, and used the HOTWIRE link here, made sure the referral was showing.

On to book the first half of the trip.

Yup decided to split it, conference to attend at the convention center, and can take the little one to disney afterwards.

I think staying at the disney one (2nd leg) for 6 nights may get a bit tiring for us the adults :-)

BTW, that maize and blue M always make me go "uuuuuugh", every time I see it here. I'm a Spartan :-)

Top 2 here are

1) 4 stars I-drive - Convention Center $103 (is this Vista Cay??)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Condo, Resort, Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Kitchenette, Spa services, Children's activities

3) 3.5 stars  I-drive - Convention Center $132 (is this Embassy suites?)

FULL AMENITIES: Free breakfast, Free parking, Free Internet, Condo, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

Thanks. The list has changed.

Here is what is showing

1) 4 stars I-drive - Convention Center $103 (is this Vista Cay??)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Condo, Resort, Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Kitchenette, Spa services, Children's activities

2) 3.5 stars  I-drive - Convention Center $124 (is this Allure Resort?)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free breakfast, Free Internet, Suite, Indoor pool(s), Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

3) 3.5 stars  I-drive - Convention Center $132 (is this Embassy suites?)

FULL AMENITIES: Free breakfast, Free parking, Free Internet, Condo, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

4) 3 stars I-drive - Convention Center $109 (is this Homewood suites or Residence Inn or Springhill?)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free breakfast, Free Internet, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

5) 3 stars  I-drive - Convention Center $91 (is this Rosen Inn?)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Resort, Smoke-free rooms, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible parking

For the 1st half of our trip, looking at somewhere near the Convention Center.

Feb 20-23

2 adults, 1 child

Looking at these 3 hotels, please I need help ID'ing them. Thanks!!

1) 4 stars  I-drive - Convention Center $70 (Is this Vista Cay or Rosen Plaza???)

FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Resort, Pet friendly, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Children's activities, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

2) 3.5 stars  I-drive - Convention Center $136  (Is this Embassy Suites???)

FULL AMENITIES: Free breakfast, Free parking, Free Internet, Condo, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

3) 3.5 stars  Universal Orlando - I-drive North $128 (is this the Point???)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Daily housekeeping, Air conditioning, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, 24-hour front desk, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Spa services, Kitchenette

Thanks! so much this is very helpful! Leaning more towards the Disney Maingate one as it looks really nice.

For the 1st half of our trip, looking at somewhere near the Convention Center.

Feb 20-23

2 adults, 1 child

Looking at these 3 hotels, please I need help ID'ing them. Thanks!!

1) 4 stars  I-drive - Convention Center $70 (Is this Vista Cay or Rosen Plaza???)

FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Resort, Pet friendly, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Children's activities, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

2) 3.5 stars  I-drive - Convention Center $136  (Is this Embassy Suites???)

FULL AMENITIES: Free breakfast, Free parking, Free Internet, Condo, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

3) 3.5 stars  Universal Orlando - I-drive North $128 (is this the Point???)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Daily housekeeping, Air conditioning, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, 24-hour front desk, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Spa services, Kitchenette

Thanks! I just added the prices.

My ticket is already bought, so will definitely be in town for that period.

We have a conference to attend near Universal area, so I thought it may be a good idea to stay in that area then, and then near Disney later. Will have a rental car so commuting isnt an issue, just figured it may add more excitement to stay in 2 different places, and focus on activities in that area.

Using the List now to check the Hotels

the Disney Springs $67 appears to be Holiday Inn Resort

Disney Springs $89 Grande Villas, or Embassy Suites

Kissimmee West 1 bedroom appears to Fantasy World or Polynesian. Its hard to determine.

Kissimmee West 2 bedroom appears to be Legacy

Disney Maingate appears to be Holiday Inn

2 hours ago, thereuare said:

Please also include the room rate per nite as it will make it easier for us to locate the same hotel among the offers.

 

What will be the determining factor in deciding if you split your stay or not?  For what dates (and number of rooms/adults/children) are the offers above for?

 

Have you checked the Hotwire Hotel List for matches for any of the hotels you listed above?

 

Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

Thanks! I just added the prices.

My ticket is already bought, so will definitely be in town for that period.

We have a conference to attend near Universal area, so I thought it may be a good idea to stay in that area then, and then near Disney later. Will have a rental car so commuting isnt an issue, just figured it may add more excitement to stay in 2 different places, and focus on activities in that area.

Using the List now to check the Hotels

4 hours ago, Lovedr said:

 

4 hours ago, Lovedr said:

2 adults and 1 child 

 

Thanks so much. I just used the tool.

My dates are Feb 20-26 but contemplating staying in the Disney area 23-26 and staying near Universal studios 20-26. Unless the rate is too good to turn down.

Here are the amenities from the tool, they are all 3.5 stars

Kissimmee West ($87)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Pet friendly, 2-bedroom suite, Full kitchen, Smoke-free rooms, Daily housekeeping, Air conditioning, Children's activities, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, 24-hour front desk, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Spa services

Kissimmee West ($87)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, 1-bedroom suite, Children's activities, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, 24-hour front desk, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Tennis nearby, Kitchenette

Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs ($67)

FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Resort, Pet friendly, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Children's activities, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

Disney Maingate West ($74)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Resort, 1-bedroom suite, Full kitchen, Air conditioning, Laundry in room, Children's activities, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Front desk, 24-hour front desk, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby

Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs ($89)

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Resort, Studio, Air conditioning, Children's activities, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, 24-hour front desk, Internet access, Tennis nearby, Kitchenette, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking

Thanks so much. I just used the tool.

My dates are Feb 20-26 but contemplating staying in the Disney area 23-26 and staying near Universal studios 20-26. Unless the rate is too good to turn down.

Here are the amenities from the tool, they are all 3.5 stars

Kissimmee West

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Pet friendly, 2-bedroom suite, Full kitchen, Smoke-free rooms, Daily housekeeping, Air conditioning, Children's activities, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, 24-hour front desk, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Spa services

Kissimmee West

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, 1-bedroom suite, Children's activities, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, 24-hour front desk, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Tennis nearby, Kitchenette

Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs

FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Resort, Pet friendly, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Children's activities, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

Disney Maingate West

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Resort, 1-bedroom suite, Full kitchen, Air conditioning, Laundry in room, Children's activities, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Front desk, 24-hour front desk, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby

Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Resort, Studio, Air conditioning, Children's activities, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, 24-hour front desk, Internet access, Tennis nearby, Kitchenette, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking

Both are Kissimmee West area condos 

100% recommended

Complimentary

Free Internet, Free parking

Amenities

1-bedroom suite, Children's activities, Fitness center, Full kitchen, Laundry in room, Pool(s), Resort

85% recommended

Complimentary

Free Internet, Free parking

Amenities

2-bedroom suite, Air conditioning, Children's activities, Daily housekeeping, Full kitchen, Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms

Thanks so much!!

I really wanted this because of the free wifi/parking/location

Going to an event in Westchase and didnt want to stay in hotels there, so needed something close by.

Started off at $30, with Galleria 3.5* and up

Raised it to $35, and added 3*, not accepted

Added Katy (free rebid zone), and raised it to $40

ACCEPTED!

reviews look great! very modern!!! I used betterbidding PRICELINE link! :)

Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $40.00

Subtotal: $80.00

Taxes & Fees: $21.32

Total Charges*: $101.32

Price for that time period on their website is $278 TOTAL! (friday is $94, and sat is $141), saved over 64%!!!! :)

Used link on this board

Jul 1-3 Boston

Economy (National), though I'll try to get an upgrade, they hardly ever have Economy cars anyway

$111 total incl taxes

I've been tryin to get a car for the last few days

I started at about 15 :) even though kayak has it at $123/day and hotwire's lowest price is $127 for 2 days total

I finally got one on priceline at $40 with a total of $111 so thats $16 cheaper than hotwire and less than a 1day thru kayak

Boston is expensive because its a weekday and its right before the holiday weekend!

I used the PRICELINE link here

just wanted any hotel in the boston area for a midweek 2 day trip (jul 1-3)

so started with 2 star at $35 and kept adding regions, and increasing by $2, bid was accepted for $48

Best Western Terrace Inn 2 Star

Brighton - Brookline

its 1-5miles from many places so I'm happy about it, and looks like a decent hotel with free wireless and parking!

Total is $116.34 which is waaaaaaaaaay less than their lowest rate on website at $280 total

sorry my dates are today fri 0ct 20-sun oct 22, I got it in the wee hrs of the morning, so very last min.

I used the savingsbarn link

Priceline has it as a 1*, but Orbitz has it as a 2*

I've stayed at ESA in another city so it works great for me since I'll be like for barely 2days, and will hardly be there. I've a car, plus a early flight out that I cant afford to miss.

Started with 40, 3*, rejected, selected 2.5* rejected for $42, rejected with 2*, threw in 1* star and got it for $43

Your Offer Price: $43.00

Extend Your Stay

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 2

Subtotal: $86.00

Taxes & Service Fees:

$18.81

Total Charges*: $104.81

thanks wow that would have been bad!! Glad I got Doubletree phewwww

Bid with Priceline for hotel, got offered this, bid for it as it was way cheaper than even Orbitz which was $40/day, so my total for the 2days was $43 :)

Ok I started off with $70 for 6/17-6/18, with 2.5*,didnt get it, I then also added 2* and had price at $75 didnt get anything, then I had $80 and added 1* (JC doesnt have 1), and got the Doubletree for $80+tax. On their website they had it at $189, and hotwire didnt have it listed. I was offered extend a night, but didnt need to

So I'm all set :)

Friday 1st night, staying at Courtyard Marriott ($14 parking)

Sat 2nd night staying at Doubletree ($10 parking)

They are right next to each other so thats great :)

Rental car is $13/day so thats not bad, another reason why I wanted to fly into Newark and not La Guardia.

Thanks guys, I used the savingsbarn link

Ok I bid again, and got the 2.5 courtyard for $65 for the 1st night 6/16-6/17. I was offered the extend a night, tried it and best they could get was $161. I'm going to try to see if I can get the courtyard for $70 for that sat night.

I used the savingsbarn link

ok it looks like I will need a car, and I'd be getting a good deal too($17 or so a day), so I'm still going to see if I can get Doubletree or better yet Courtyard at $70 or less a night.

I'd prefer to stay in Jersey City, Double tree and Courtyard both have chepaer parking, if I do decide to rent, at $14 or $10 a day.

I wouldnt mind Seacucus or Meadowlands as they arent far from Jersey City. My max is hopefully $70 a night

Thanks so much

wow 15-20mins walk...hmmm well I really dont have to rent a car. I can get one friend to pick me up from airport friday and drop me off sat. It would be convenient for him as he lives in Jersey City anyway. My other friend in NY was going to rent a car anyway, its to go to a wedding in Queens. I havent booked it yet, last time I rented a car in NYC, I was able to get about $60 a day.

So yeah on a 2nd note thereuare, I really dont need to rent a car :)

I can really use the off street parking. I'll only be using the car to get myself from EWR to the hotel fri, and then from the hotel to Queens sat, and then back to EWR sunday. When I go out at night, a friend will be picking me up so thats good. How far is the off street parking, and is it relatively easy to find?

Thanks so much!!