Howie763

The fact HOTWIRE has lower standards than PRICELINE is one reason I prefer PL over HW. The Jameson Inn is listed as a 2.5* hotel every place else throughout the state -- this is the first time I have seen a Jameson Inn listed as a 3* -- I would like to know Hotwire's rational for upgrading an older property. I live in South Bend and there is no way I would put the Jameson Inn in the same category of new, nicer hotels such as Hyatt Place, Staybridge Suites and the Fairfield Inn & Suites across from the University of Notre Dame. In retrospect, I think the low (60% customer recommendation) should have been a red flag. The good news for you is that the Jameson Inn has a very good Chinese restaurant right next door. Enjoy your stay in South Bend!

...but it is available for the last two days of my date at $56...arrrgh!! I played around with different date combinations last night and did not see rate less than $60 offered. So this tells me the hotel has more rooms available and 4/3 & 4/4. I guess this also raises the question as to the best time to purchase on Hotwire? On Priceline, I have usually found the best deals 1-3 days prior to my arrival date.

It's interesting to note that the hotel that I was got is no longer available on the dates I am traveling. Do the board administrators have any knowledge as to the percentage of rooms a hotel may set aside for Hotwire or Priceline rooms? Thanks!

NOTE: I was not able to edit my post -- I wanted to change the title to reflect the hotel, dates of travel and rates. Staybridge Suites - Indianapolis/Fishers, IN $63 April 2-5, 2011 3 Rooms / 3 Nights /6 guests total (NOTE: This hotel did not appear as an option if more than 6 guests were selected...but all rooms at this hotel can accommodate at least four people with a bed and pullout sofa.) Total includes taxes & fees = $664.98 The web rate for a standard room is $117 -- the rate I received represents a savings of over 40%! AMENITIES: Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, Laundry Facilities, High-Speed Internet Access, Tennis, Kitchenette I am very happy to receive this hotel, especially based on the positive Hotwire satisfaction rating (95%) and very favorable Trip Advisor reviews! :) THANK YOU thereuare for your assistance! I used the BB HOTWIRE link to make the reservation.

Ok, to clarify I just performed the following search and selected the following areas: Indy Downtown, Keystone/Carmel and Fishers/NE Indy. Both of the hotels I show below were listed using the following criteria: DATES OF TRAVEL: April 2-5, 2011 for 2 adults and 2 children (2 rooms) Hotel A: 3* Keystone - Carmel area Hotel ($52) -- Recommended = 90% AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant (My guesses are the Doubletree or Four Points) Hotel B: 3* Fishers - NE Indianapolis area Hotel ($60) -- Recommended = 95% (NOTE: This hotel does not always show up -- so I alternate using 1 or 2 rooms) AMENITIES: Suite, Comp breakfast, Fitness center, pool, Restaurant, Bus Ctr, Laundry and Hi-Speed net (My guess is the Staybridge Suites)

I just noticed that and edited my search to include 1 or 2 rooms...thank you.

Hello, short-time follower, first-time poster. DATES OF TRAVEL: April 2-5, 2011 for 2 adults and 2 children (1 room) Hotel A: 3* Keystone - Carmel area Hotel ($52) -- Recommended = 90% AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant (My guesses are the Doubletree or Four Points) Hotel B: 3* Fishers - NE Indianapolis area Hotel ($60) -- Recommended = 95% (NOTE: This hotel does not always show up when requesting 1 room...I will also accept 2 rooms) AMENITIES: Suite, Comp breakfast, Fitness center, pool, Restaurant, Bus Ctr, Laundry and Hi-Speed net (My guess is the Staybridge Suites) Thank you!