bax

Priceline, Area - Jersey City - 3-Star Upscale

My Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $75.00 Accepted

Subtotal: $75.00

Taxes and Service Fees: $20.01

Total Charges for Original Reservation*: $95.01

I also accepted offer for the second night for the same price

beware - they charge $32 for overnight parking :)

- any suggestions where to park cheaper in the area ...

Thanks,

bax

Hotel Xbalamque Cancun is now 3 star, and I've got $25 more from HOTWIRE.

"...We periodically review our representation of our hotel partners' star

rating. After doing so for this hotel, we have decided to adjust the

star rating to 3 star. While we are confident in the quality of all our

hotel partners, the new rating more accurately reflects the service

level, accommodations and facilities of this property.

Please accept our apologies along with 25.00 HotDollars, which we have

added to your Hotwire account..."

I was wrong. I am sorry.

After couple of emails HOTWIRE refunded the difference - and I have to change my previous opinion.

My experience - HOTWIRE - very good customer service, but you have do your homework looking for better offers at other websites.

Again mea culpa, I was wrong. I was pist off because they charged me more than 33% for the hotel and then they were not able to confirm that other sites offered same hotel much cheaper. It was just before departure and I had no chance to fax them screen shots with lower price for the hotel (they do not accept emails with attachments, you have to fax the screenshots - but they accepted my claim without the fax, because I was leaving in coupe hours).

I have just returned from my trip and HOTWIRE refunded the difference x2 and gave me $50 extra because they agreed that they overrated the hotel (the amenities they listed were unavailable during my stay). Again with HOTWIRE - do your homework and you can hit a slick deal - stay at the hotel for free -YMMV

to thereuare: Thank you for your help, assistance and your patience!

Dates are correct - Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort - wonderful place in Cancun- great deal from the Priceline.

I had no problems check in to room with 1 king + sofa, expandable to queen/full size bed (2 adults + 2 kids 17 and 10 - at no extra charges) they were willing to give me 2 queen room but it was unavailable during my stay.

About HOTWIRE - I was wrong. I am sorry.

After couple of emails HOTWIRE refunded the difference - and I have to change my previous opinion.

My experience - HOTWIRE - very good customer service, but you have do your homework looking for better offers at other websites.

Again mea culpa, I was wrong. I was pist off because they charged me more than 33% for the hotel and then they were not able to confirm that other sites offered same hotel much cheaper. It was just before departure and I had no chance to fax them screen shots with lower price for the hotel (they do not accept emails with attachments, you have to fax the screenshots - but they accepted my claim without the fax, because I was leaving in coupe hours).

I have just returned from my trip and HOTWIRE refunded the difference x2 and gave me $50 extra because they agreed that they overrated the hotel (the amenities they listed were unavailable during my stay). Again with HOTWIRE - do your homework and you can hit a slick deal - stay at the hotel for free -YMMV

to thereuare: Thank you for your help, assistance and your patience!

Priceline Cancun - Resorts - bid $100 - Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort .

Thanks for your help and advice.

Unfortunately... IMHO HW S..KS!!!

(EDIT: I have changed my opinion... see updated comments 2 posts below)

My first (and I am sure the last) deal with Hotwire - what a rip-off!!!

Xbalamque Hotel, Cancun for (fortunately one night only)

Check-in date Sun, Feb 18, 2007

Check-out date Mon, Feb 19, 2007

Adults:2/ Children:2

1 room(s) 1 night(s) SubTotal:$75.00

Taxes recovery charges and fees:$8.38

Total Price:$83.38

You can get this hotel any time from cancun.com Total: $80.23

Xbalamque (1 Rooms: 4 Adults )

Type of Room: Standard, Meal Plan: Room Only

From: 18/Feb/2007 To: 19/ Feb/ 2007

Sub-Total: $71.00

Taxes and fees: $9.23

Total (Hotel Reservation): $80.23

Total Price: $80.23

So what is the reason to deal with HOTWIRE? Just a waste of time. You would never rent this hotel even for $20 because of the location and bad reviews. I have checked Tripadvisor reviews and it looks like this hotel is just below average so 3,5 stars from HW means in fact 1,5 star. And HW sells this hotel for couple months already as a Cancun Resort (so now you know). Many unhappy customers. For this money you can have nice hotel with breakfast. Does HW have best price guarantee? I am sure that I can get this hotel for less than $70 total. I hope they have a parking...

My advice: do not waste your time and go to trav.com

- much better cheap hotel deals with breakfast for better price and you know what you pay for.

Edit: F..K! - you can get this hotel with breakfast for total:$81 - HW - just a bunch of thieves...

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Q: Does Hotwire guarantee the lowest hotel rate?

A: Yes. We've negotiated such incredible hotel hot-Rates

Thanks for your fast reply. As you can see I removed all inclusive option from my original post (just when you were typing yours reply)- we do not really need this.

I have just checked Hotwire using your link and they offer 3 deals:

3.5-star hotel in Cancun

$146.001 room(s) @ $73.00 per night x 2 night(s)

$9.61Taxes recovery charges and fees

Total: $155.61

Resort

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-speed Internet Access

Spa Services

Hotwire has two more options but too expensive for me: both $239 per room per night - 4-star hotel in Cancun or 3-star all-inclusive hotel in Cancun

When Icheck for Lowest priced flight + hotel packages in Cancun, Mexico HOTWIRE shows 3 deals:

Ambiance Villas & Club 3 stars (but different amenities then my 'blid date" 3,5 star hotel)

Avalon Baccara Cancun All Inclusive 3 stars and

Hyatt Cancun Caribe Resort 4 stars

Is it my final price and what hotel to expect? Book now? I do not want to deal with extra charges for kids so I guess Hotwire is the only option. I've checked Expedia, Orbitz and BOOKIT but all their super deals were very expensive at the end when they added all extra charges for additional person in room.

Thanks again for your help!

Hi, I am totally new to the Priceline and I am looking for help and advice before I make any mistake :)

How to get the best deal for Cancun 02/18/07 - 02/22/07 (two adults with two kids (10 and 16).

I would like to stay in two different resorts for two days each 02/18-20 and 02/20-22 (resort and cheap nice hotel is also a good option for us). I have car and flight booked. My younger is crazy about resort so I would definitely stay for the first two days at the resort to make him happy.

I also need your help and info about Cancun resorts/hotels policy regarding kids (10 and 16). I am total newbie to the Priceline. It offers only 2 person reservations - what about my kids? will they charge me extra for kids at the arrival? Please share your experiences regarding Cancun resorts reserved via Priceline when traveling with kids.

Thanks for your help,

baxzy