Sorry, did not use Hotwire on that trip. Got a good rate direct to hotel. Thread updated.
Ended up getting the Sandman Hotel nearby for a similar price without using HOTWIRE. The exit from the QEW was closed which probably explains the lower than expected rate. Excellent property. The Sandman seems to be on Hotwire as well.
3.5* Columbus (Worthington - Crosswoods)
$72 September 18, 2018 to September 21, 2018
Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Free Parking, Pet Friendly
(80% recommended)
3.5* Columbus (Dublin)
$61 - September 18, 2018 to September 21, 2018
Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower
(80% recommended)
We did not end up needing a hotel for that trip and I forgot about the thread I started. It has been updated.
We did not end up needing hotel rooms for that night. Sorry for the delay in closing this topic.
FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Indoor pool(s), Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower
Used your BiddingHelper.com to start my search.
Thank you! I will report back once we make our decision and use links on this site to book our rooms. I included three properties because the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square is across the river from downtown. I am trying to avoid that location.
3.5* Pittsburgh (Downtown)
12/15/2016 - 12/16/2016
2 rooms 1 adult in each room, 2 different properties
Choice 1 $62 Amenities:
FULL AMENITIES: Pet friendly, Indoor pool(s), Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower
Choice 2 $59 Amenities:
FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Indoor pool(s), Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, 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* Pittsburgh (Downtown)
$80 - 12/15/2016 - 12/16/2016
2 rooms, 1 adult each, 1 night
FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Indoor pool(s), Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking
On 10/12/2016 at 11:17 AM, thereuare said:Researching hotels can be a very time consuming process, so we ask that your plans be firm and you ready to commit to a non-refundable purchase at the price currently offered (assuming you like the hotel guessed). This helps us reply to everyone on the board that is seeking help in timely manner.
For the offer above:
3.5* Treasure Island for $104.00
Free Parking
Free Internet
Resort
Beachfront
Smoke Free
Fitness
Pool
Restaurant
Business
Laundry
Hi-Speed Internet
Golf
==> best guess would be the Bilmar Beach Resort
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Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.
Thank you for the information.
This was the Bilmar Beach Resort. We changed our dates of stay to October 23, 2016 to October 28, 2016. Since it was all weekdays, the rate dropped to $89 per night plus the $20 day resort fee.
The Bilmar looks to be a motel converted to a resort. It is located directly on the beach and it appears all of the rooms are ocean view. Free convenient parking! This is a nice functional property. I would defiantly stay there again.
The blind hotels change all the time and so does the rates on those properties. Usually I book something at a property where I receive points so I know I will have a place to stay then look for a better deal. Do to my personal situation, I cannot plan far in advance and my plans do change.
As input to my decision making process I am strongly considering the property which is the subject of this thread. I am not looking for a lesson on how I should plan my trips. You don't know my situation.
The 21+ I saw was not on Hotwire. I just looked on the website of one resort in that area and that is what i saw. How common that is I don't know. i emailed the resort and they told me as long as someone over 21 with a credit card checks in, it will be okay. That is not what how the policy is stated on their website. A big part of what will determine our plans are what hotel this is.
Almost every inquiry I have made on this board are for trips I actually made. Many times I don't end up using Hotwire because I can get points if I find a property that gives points. I use Hotwire when it makes sense to do so.
We are planning to make this trip but the destination may change. Also, I have looked at a couple properties and I am seeing both parties must be over 21 to check in. That would be a problem.
I stayed at the Ramada Columbus North partially using points. This is a decent hotel which has a great location for my needs.
If I remember correctly I ended up booking the Ramada Columbus North with an AAA discount and earned Wyndham Rewards points.
3.5 * clearwater beach - Treasure Island - $103
October 20, 2016 to October 27, 2016 | 1 room, 7 nights, 2 adults, 0 children
FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Resort, Beachfront hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby
Lists BED CHOICE on Hotwire site
Thank you!
3.5* Columbus - Worthington
$60 September 22 - September 25
85% recommended
FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Indoor pool(s), Smoke-free rooms, 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
I used the BiddingHelper.com to start my search.
I want to add this is a very nice property which is very close to a main highway. If the location works, this is a great choice. The staff was exceptional!
You were correct:
Four Points by Sheraton Mississauga Meadowvale
2501 Argentia Road
Mississauga, ON, L5N 4G8
2 nights Hot Rate® Hotel@ $46.00/night
I used your HOTWIRE link to search and book this hotel.
Thank you!
Amenities
Business center
Fitness center
Free Internet
Free parking
Indoor pool(s)
Pet friendly
Pool(s)
Restaurant(s)
Self-service laundry
95% recommended
Amenities from bidding helper: FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Pet friendly, Indoor pool(s), Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access
I have a slightly different question. If I purchase a room for 3 or even 4 people would that guarantee me a room with two beds? Most of the time when I travel, I need to beds. Up till now that excluded using Hotwire. If selecting 4 adults would always get me two beds, I would use Hotwire more.
Uing your BiddingHelper I found two 4* properties listed for Worthington:
1) $68
Amenities
Free Parking
Pet friendly
Indoor pool(s)
Smoke Free Rooms
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Restaurant(s)
Business Center
Internet access
Tripadvisor 4 out of 5 - 95% recommended
2) $63
Amenities
Free Parking
Pet friendly
Indoor pool(s)
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Restaurant(s)
Business Center
Self service laundry
Internet access
Tripadvisor 4 out of 5 - 85% recommended
Could one be the Sheridan and the other the Doubletree?
I also see a 3.5*
$62
Amenities
Free Parking
Indoor pool(s)
Smoke Free Rooms
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Restaurant(s)
Business Center
Self service laundry
Internet access
Tripadvisor 3.5 out of 5 - 85% recommended
Crown Plaza maybe?
Thank you for closing the thread, sorry that the stay was such a disappointment. :(
After vigorously complaining to the manager on the phone while driving to the event I was in town for, my money was refunded. I sent an email to Country Inn & Suites management. They went above and beyond to restore my faith in their brand and my next two stays in one of their properties was exceptional. This location is now a Lexington Inn. I would recommend anyone considering this property read as many reviews as they can before making up their mind.
Even the most reputable brands can have a bad property. Do your homework!
Columbus September 18, 2018 to September 21, 2018
in Hotwire Hotels - Ohio
Posted
I did not book either of those but I did use your site to book this property:
3.5 * Columbus North $57 Crowne Plaza Columbus North
Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower
This property turned out to be the Crowne Plaza Columbus North. Which was the best guess of your BiddingHelper.com. Since I have stayed in this area at the same time every year I was about 95% confident it was that property.
I'll try to figure out how to mark this as a "win" and change the title.
Whenever I am looking to use HOTWIRE I start with your site!