Mr&MrsSmith1

I am trying to figure the hotel for a stay on 7/2-7/4 Here are the original amenities and then those through your link. Its a 4* AI at $245 with a 65% approval rating - No near beach or on beach mention =( North Hotel Zone Free Internet, Free Parking, A la carte dining, Free activities, free entertainment, free food and drinks, free water activities, resort, smoke free room. Free parking, Free Internet, Resort, Free food and drinks, A la carte dining, Free water activities, Smoke-free rooms, Free entertainment, Free activities, Children's activities, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking

I wanted to provide an update I actually reserved through Hilton Honors since a deal popped up. I registered for RateDrop and if anything will cancel and attempt to purchase since my others bids were unsuccessful. Thank you for your input. I will keep you posted if a sale comes up and I book through the sites.

My husbands only concern is he is completely against a shared bathroom and I am unsure a 3 star will get me ensuite. Thank you again!

Sorry I should have been clearer Priceline has a Westminster - Houses of Parliament - Victoria 4star)type on the 5 star) $158 should I purchase that or add Chelsea - Knitghtsbridge and keep the 145 or increase to 150? I would really rather stay under 150 since there are 60-70 in taxes, etc. Is a 3 star good quality? Should I do this instead? and keep under a certain price?

I wanted to provide an update on the bidding process on priceline. I started as advised Mayfair - Soho Westminster Bloomsbury - Marble Arch Kensington -Earls Court I have gone 4 and 5 star and up to $145. The next bid I have is to go Chelsea - Knitghtsbridge Priceline express has a $158 5 star and I was wondering if I should go express or try adding the Chelsea/Knitghtsbrighe and if so at what price. Our dates are two nights 9/19 and 9/20. Hope the update was helpful and any input is appreciated. Thank you again. PS we have not tried hotwire yet but found Westminster - Victoria - Big Ben area 4.5 star for $166 Look forward to input on next step

Here is what I have found so far just above my range... should I wait and they drop as date gets closer? We are looking at 9/19 and 9/20 stay Priceline Express 154 4 star Tower Bridge area free internet, restaurant, business center, fitness center 155 night 4 star Kensinton - earls Queen free internet, restaurant, fitness center Hotwire 167 4 star city of London pet friendly, smoke free room, fitness center, restaurant, internet access, accessible path of travel, in room accessibility 169 4 star Kensington fitness center, restaurant. business center, internet access, accessible for the deaf, accessible path of travel, in room accessibility, accessible bathroom, handicapped parking, roll in shower

Thank you for your help. I have a couple questions if you don't mind 1) Is it better to start with bidding versus going direct express deals on priceline? 2) Are there differences or benefits/cons to using priceline versus hotwire or vice versa? 3) How can I ensure we have a bed for two and a bathroom ensuite? Will it automatically have that in category 4 and 5? 4) Which zones are best? I am looking at Kensington Earl's Court and/or City of Tower Bridge or London but am open to other options If better? we are coming in through the airport looking at major attractions for the weekend then off to the Eurostar/train based on our plans and would like to be near a walkable park or attractions we can get to with the underground or hop on/off bus. Thank you again!

I apologize I never updated. It ended up rushed and I didn't think about it. I have updated the New York posting, it actually went very well = ) Thank you! I look forward to your assistance on this trip and any input.

I apologize I never updated our success after the 2013 trip to NY. We did end up with a PRICELINE EXPRESS deal for 4star which we were very happy with. The 70 Park Avenue hotel was very nice and convenient to everything plus it was within walking distance to train and everything. There was outside work going on but other than scaffolding up, we did not hear any disruption, Thank you for your help! Please know we did run it down to the week of the trip which was scary but were very happy.

I am using the links to try and book a hotel in London 9/19 for 2 nights and came up with these options, any guess on which hotel? Hotwire 3.5 star 143 free breakfast, smokefree, business center internet (Kensington) 4 star 169 fitness center, restaurant, business center, internet (Kensington) 4 star 160 internet, pet friendly, indoor pool, smoke free, fitness center, pool restaurant (Notting Hill) and Priceline express deal 4 star 155 restaurant, fitness, internet (Kensington) 4 star 159, business center, shuttle, restaurant, firness center, internet (Noting Hill is there a better option in location, convenience to underground or sites? The one thing we really want is a private restroom and bed for two. Once we get this then I can start looking Amsterdam so input there is welcome too!

The 202 express deal actually went away =(. I am going to try bidding by Tuesday of this week after unsuccessful attempts today and will let you know. Thank you!

If anyone has any input I would greatly appreciate as I'm hoping to be in the $150-$175 realm but not sure if that's feasible or too low for this market.

I am fairly new to PRICELINE and HOTWIRE, as well as to New York City. We would like to use the sites but the first time we used we experienced high add on rates when checking out. Is there any way we can tell in advance if there is a hotel surcharge? I don't mean taxes but resort fees and such. We are looking at a last minute trip to NYC and would like to stay in MW preferably in a 4 star, is this possible for under $200? How should we bid? If not ME has a $202 Express deal in a 4 star but wondering if bidding is better or go the express route? Lastly it says bed choice available is it possible we can get a queen at least? Not sure how that works. Thank you in advance. I apologize for the newbie questions.