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Have to agree with the above 2 posters PRLN is only a shadow of what it once was,as far as value is concerned with hotels in Thailand and probably Asia in general.Stayed at Amari Watergate 4 years ago for many stays,but by no means is anything comparable to any of the other 5* properties that is or once was in PRLN inventory.

I have personly gone from 5-6 bookings on PRLN for Asia to maybe 1 a year.

Regarding the Plaza Athnee if you are 50+ years,they have a $87.50++ prepaid rate if you check in on a Friday or Saturday.Usually must be booked 21 days in advanced.

Looking foward in the future to a trip report on(HK-SYD CX 1st class) that other board, FT.

You really scored.One of my favorite American Hotels. No PRLN attitude here...Enjoy!!

Tried at 42 then upped it to 45, and still denied, added santa monica and accepted at $50, What can i say, did I pay too much?Not sure if I should have been more patient.

I was in Berlin last Christmas Dec 24-27 and was shocked to find many things open.The christmas market was actually open on Christmas Day and tour busses operated, as for public transport it was no problem.On dec 26 Many Dept stores were open as usual.I would highly reccomend going there as compared to other European cities where things are REALLY shut down for that period.I'm serously thinking of going back again.(I have some FFN to use at the Grand Hyatt). Good Luck

LH are you taking Tiger Air for that $9.98 SGD Special fare from BKK?BTW I get an offer every other week, If anyone is interested,They have numerous low fares if anyone is traveling over here and needs to do some inter-asian traveing at a low price.

Needed 2 extra nights do to changed flight plan.Tried $70, $73, adding zones,hit with $75. Very pleased as this is the lowest price for some time for BKK 5*. Guess it's low season after Dec 5-30 or so, as prices shown on hotels website drop.(booked through SPG for earlier period of my stay)

Feel very good about this.$45 was my 1st bid.

Prices have gotten HIGH in Singapore for 5*'s. I tried myself for the 5* Orchard Rd. in July, as high as $80 on the US board ,all rejected. Figured I'd wait

As you travel by the hotel bus of the Rennisannce or the Novotel,(both Priceline Hotels)you go right past the Hilton. In my opinon,it is maybe 10-12 mins. WALKING to the airport from the Hilton,and I would definetley say it is an airport hotel. The hotel bus even says Hilton Airport Hotel. I have stayed numerous times at the Rennisancce and Novotel and the buses all leave from the same area. I would defintley call them back ...GOOD LUCK!!

Use this link to get specially discounted rates at the new HI Bangkok under a priority club promo.

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/pc...?rateCode=IKPCR

Rates are as low as $65 in April with no advance purchase requirement. Checked through November.Seems like $65++ are good for a while. Had a look at room yesterday, good value and location.. Attn: sorry if this is off topic. Please feel free to delete post.

Not to break your bubble But SPG.com has a deal for buy 2 nights, get 3RD NIGHT FREE 03/25/2005- 03/28/2005 $220++ for THREE nights.. WITH POINTS and nights credit towards SPG Status. If you needed 3rd,night better deal. Still a great deal for $177.36 for 2 nights.Hope Westin shows up more often,but as you said more likely on weekends in mid and low season or Song-Kran period.

I haven't noticed any posts on TOBB by you know who for quite some time???

If check it out, the $36 is usually avaliable on weekends (FRIDAY-SUNDAY) only.Have to agree best value of all the LAX PRLN hotels on the LAX area.

I agree 100%. 4* you better off checking consolidators,first.As far as 5*, 98% PRLN is your best Bet.

As soon as we spoke Maybe the PRLN GODS were listening!!Some one got the SGS around the time of Song-Kran (April13) when hotel bookings in BKK are at a year time low, the few days before, and the days that follow, all business is closed up.So Hotels are begging for business. Try for 2 weeks later at 75 you get Zilch. I went to 80 and got the JW for 1 night on Sunday May 14 101.82nett.. Did get the SGS April 14 1 nite $75, 95.88 nett,, Other than the Song-Kran period at this time, IMHO it takes 80 at the Moment to get 5*(JW) Supply and demand . Now we see how things in this market can change quickly for no given reason.

How was the Hyatt Manila (New one with the casino???)I read some decent things on it on FLYERTALK???

Thanks for the input so far.I also was checking out SPG.com and found the promo buy4 get 2 free nights , gets the Westin down to 556++ later this year,or for travel in late April 480++6 nights. or SGS 620++ for 6 nights.or with full benefits including HS internet 720++ for 6 nights... All I know is I got 4 different Local agents booked-marked on my notebook, and got 7 FFN planning to use at HYATT Erawan where I have Diaimond Status..All I know, we were all spoiled from the good old days when you could "Steal" these 5* properties, plus you remember the 10 pound bonus LH, how sweet it"WAS" .. GONE UP in SMOKE. The only deal is the JW Marriott Phuket for 65 , just got back after 4 night. I personally don't like location ,but great property....Stayed at Aronoma for 1 night on arrival for 2450 nett with Brkfst. ( Booked through local agent)Not bad,(queit) great location for 1 nite,needed it for the late arrval from states. Left for HKT next day.

Does anyone notice that for over 1 month no winning 5* on either board (TOBB) as well. I have tried on several occasions for 1 night stays gone as high as $85 all rejected, all zones, for the next 2 months. Any feedback is greatly apprcieated from you experts... Thanks in advanced..... Sorry Moderartor if this is slightly off-topic.

Stayed at Marriott for 6 nites last Dec. Great Location, and wonderful hotel, but prices from the $75 level may have gone a bit??

Me I'm just a lowly Silver, 38 nights last year. All PRCLN But I have 1 nite in March ($73), and 8 nites and 10 nites on various stays this year at Riverside Marriott, which also gives credit towards a stay but not for room.Only incididentals. Has anyone used Bonus Bucks( $100) for incidentals for longer stays??BTW LH,Which floors has balcony and what way do they face ,Nana or the expressway ?

I do better than that. I go over in person before, and talk to some people I know there.Let them know my dates and request for a specific room or near by facing Nana towards the back. A found this part of the hotel quieter. The staff there all knows me and is very kind. Only complaint of the JW is the rooms are a bit tight. All and all still a great Hotel and location. Just the SGS is better.

Did you recieve credit toward a FFN with an applicable charge(Mastercard)???If so what did you charge??Thanks.... Was there PCLN Attititude??

When making reservation. The CSR asked if I wanted single or double.Same price i was told..IMO this Holiday INN is same owner as Intercontintel ,in fact when I called the CSR told me same Reservation office as Intercontinental. So I would say the policy of the INTER is applicableTO NEW Holiday Inn ( Same managment group)

Just called up, was told fully book till March 15, (just not ready IMO).The offer is legit 85++one night 2nd night free. Made a booking for late April. Buy 1 night get one free for 85++For 2 nights (need AMEX). How can you beat that????Thanks LH for the Tip...