Travelin Mom

Using your HOTWIRE link I got this property which has apparently been moved from a 3* to a 3.5*, also got a $30 additional discount.

A bit disappointing to end up with what was a 3* but ok. Amenities listed were: Fitness center Free Internet Free breakfast Free parking Pool(s) Self-service laundry Smoke-free rooms

Accessible for visually impaired

Using your HOTWIRE link, guessed correctly and got this hotel. Thanks for the board!

Here is the complete list: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique Hotel, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Internet access, Spa Services,

I would say it is definitely more SoMa so it feels a little deceiving but the hotel has great reviews and as it's for a girls shopping weekend it will be ok.

Using your HOTWIRE link booked this four star property. Amenities were: boutique, pet friendly, free internet, smoke free, business center, fitness center, handicap accessible path of travel, restaurant, spa services, accessible bathrooms. Looks like a new one for the list. Thanks!

Using your PRICELINE link, I started my bid yesterday at $169. Rebid to $179, then rebid and accepted at $189. I believe this property was also on HOTWIRE for $218 so I am quite pleased! Thanks for this helpful site!

Using your HOTWIRE link, i ended up with this property on Hotwire as I waited too long to book what appeared to be the Westin on PRICELINE (although they have emailed me the same property twice as if it is still available). I'm happy with the win, it was my second choice to the Westin so we will see how it is. It had the following amenity set which i believe is a new one than is listed on the board:

Amenities

Resort Free Parking Free Internet

Beachfront Property Fitness Center Pool(s)

Restaurant(s) Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service)

High-Speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby

Spa Services Children's Activity Program Accessible for the blind

Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom

Handicapped parking

Thanks for your help!

Well that was quick. I will keep you posted if I end up using it. Always starting my searches using your link. Thanks!

Looking at 2 rooms for Feb. 21-23. Resort comes up for $58, guest favorite, the following amenity set;

Guaranteed Amenities:

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Free Parking

Restaurant

Business Center

Fitness Center

Best guess the Westin..what do you think?? Thanks!

This includes the $7 bonus cash from Priceline. Using your PRICELINE link started bidding at 105, then went up to $110. Saved a bit during this busy time of year. Thanks!

The win was for Sunday 10/21. Thanks!

So we decided to change it to one night which then changed availability. Using your HOTWIRE link, We chose a 4 * Times Square with the following amenity set:

Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), High-Speed Internet Access

Turned out to be The Algonquin Hotel Autograph Collection, the fees were as follows:

Subtotal

Taxes

Occupancy tax

Fees

Total price

$134.00

$14.32

$10.48

$10.42

$169.22

Total trip price$169.22

As always, thank you very much for your help!

Could you please help with your best guess on these properties...

Using your HOTWIRE link I found ...

1 Room for 2 adults 10/21-10/23, $174, 4* Theater District Hotel 95% Recommended, 4 out of 5 on Tripadvisor

Amenities:

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Spa Services

Accessible for the blind

In-room accessibility

Accessible bathroom

Roll-in shower

Also for same stay Midtown East 4* 90% Recommended, $171, 3.5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor

Amenities:

Fitness CenterRestaurant(s)Business CenterHigh-Speed Internet AccessSpa Services

Thanks!!

UNA Hotel Vittoria

Via Pisana 59,

Florence, IT, 50143

011-39-05-522771 

Check-in

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

2:00 PM

Check-out

Sun, Jul 1, 2012

12:00 PM

Amenities  See description

Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access

Free Breakfast Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility

Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower

Hotel

Rate per night:  $165.00

Nights: 3

Rooms: 1

Tax recovery charges & fees:  $80.06

Subtotal:   $575.06

This hotel is about a 20 minute walk from everything you want to see. Not the end of the world, but at the end of a long day of exploring it becomes a long 20 minutes! Clean, hip and modern. The doors to each room have a different painting on them, nice touch. Small rooms, not very easy to place luggage in. The layout of the room made it more difficult to store our luggage. Lots of colored lights in the room give it a clubby feel. The wifi offer with the minbar option is a good deal and breakfast had plenty of options.

Starhotel Excelsior

Via Pietramellara 51,

Bologna, IT, 40121

011 39 051 246178

Check-in

Fri, Jul 13, 2012

2:00 PM

Check-out

Sat, Jul 14, 2012

12:00 PM

Times are subject to change. Please confirm with the hotel.

Amenities  See description

Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center

Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access Free Breakfast

Free Internet

Hotel Rate per night:  $67.00

Nights: 1

Rooms: 1

Tax recovery charges & fees:  $16.69

Subtotal:   $83.69

Very nice hotel, directly across from the train station so it is very convenient. Hardwood floors, comfortable bed, large marble bathroom with a nice shower. This seemed like a business-persons hotel. It was very clean with a nice lobby, continental breakfast, and helpful people at the desk. We walked all over Bologna from here. Great city that is less touristy than Milan or Florence.

Just double checked, this was actually a 3 star hotel. Here is what we paid (forgot I could go into past trips). I thought you might want to add this to the list. ;)

Hotel

Rate per night:  $63.00

Nights: 1

Rooms: 1

Tax recovery charges & fees:  $15.01

Subtotal:   $78.01

Hotel Villa delle Rose

Italy, Milan on Jul 15, 2012 to Jul 16, 2012

Amenities: Airport Shuttle, Smoke Free Rooms, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Laundry Facilities (self-service), High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Free Breakfast, Free Internet, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom

This was a nice little hotel near the airport (which is NOT anywhere near downtown Milan). We had trouble getting here because the confirmation from Hotwire said it was in Milan. We jumped into a cab from the train station and since there is a street in Milan with the same name the taxi driver took us there. No hotel, we figured out the problem, took a train and a cab and got to this hotel. Nice, clean room with plenty of room for luggage and a small bathroom. We arrived very late and the best part of our stay was the man at the front desk. He arranged for the van to take us to the only place that was open to eat, a pizzeria, and to come and pick us up. It was after 11 when we began our quest for dinner because of our train problems so we were starving and appreciative! The hotel provides a shuttle to the airport. If you don't have a car this hotel is a bit tricky to get to, but it is a clean, comfortable airport hotel with friendly people.

It was under the regular side of Expedia and unfortunately I didn't think about the best price guarantee. I will check with them and see, although I don't have any proof of that deal any longer. Good information to keep in mind when using these sites! As always, thanks for the help! If anything comes of it I will update.

Interestingly on the day i won this property it was the Expedia hot deal at $118 for the same dates. Annoying since my bids began above that price and rose higher before it was accepted. Still looking forward to the trip.

Started bidding using your PRICELINE link at $117 (including $7 bonus cash), rebid $122, rebid $133 and accepted. Happy to get the bonus cash, not much inventory on HOTWIRE so this seems ok.

Just got the $7 bonus cash on Priceline so I used that using your link. 31/2 * Sonesta Hotel in the Rittenhouse area for a bid of $$135 ($128 plus $7 bonus) Will report the win on the Priceline forum. Thanks!

Yes, that is it.

Sorry that was Philadelphia city center east. Thanks!

Using your link for dates 9/20 to 9/24 for two people. $99 hotel, Amenities Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Laundry Facilities (self-service), handicap accessible, access for the blind , Recommended in 90% reviews. So what's your best guess? Thanks!

Using your HOTWIRE link, got this hotel with the following amenities:

Una Hotel Vittoria Florence

Amenities  See description

Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access

Free Breakfast Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility

Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower

Using your PRICELINE link, bid $115 and got this hotel. Slightly disappointed as it is not near the downtown area and you can get it on hotels.com for $125 so no great deal here. Wanted to share with the board. Re-thinking using Priceline for Europe travel if hotels are out of desirable areas. Thanks.