memlaw06

3.5* Memphis Downtown HOTWIRE bid on 7-19-08 $119 for Aug. 2 (DMB concert) Crowne Plaza Hotel Memphis‎ 300 North Second Street Memphis, TN Amenities: Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access 1 room @ $119 a night Tax recovery charge and feesHotel subtotal $23.05 TOTAL: $142.05 Crowne Plaza website rate: $184 a night for a standard room. Interestingly, CP has a "Lowest available Internet rate" Guarantee and will beat the lowest price by 10%, but requires that "Rooms on the other web site must be publicly available, viewable and immediately bookable on the Internet at the time of verification." I don't know if Hotwire rooms would qualify or not?

I wanted a cheap place to stay so I could afford to stay at the Opryland Hotel the second night. After looking at the board, I saw posts for a 2* (Brentwood) Candlewood Suites and 2* (Brentwood) Extended StayAmerica that said free Internet with a follow up post noting that Hotwire only listed it as having laundry facilities. Hotwire offered a 2* (Brentwood) with only laundry so I went for it. I got it for $29 plus 11.79 taxes/fees for a total of $40.79 for one night. Not too bad. The lowest price advertised on their website was $54.99, but I was hoping to get the Candlewood Suites. Oh well, I will enjoy my stay at Opryland a little more knowing I saved a few dollars! Also, Timothyb said Internet was free in his post, but I called the hotel and the front desk said they have a one-time $4.99 fee. These are the amenities listed on the website: * Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop * Workspace with computer dataport * Free local phone calls * Personalized voice mail * Iron and full size ironing board * On site guest laundry * Dining and cooking utensils provided * Wireless high-speed Internet access (fees apply)