Thanks for the perspective. The info about the predictive pricing was very helpful. In the last 24 hours, the $352 is gone but now I see an offer at $285 for the same dates and what appears to be also EPM. Full amenities for the $285 deal are as follows. Do you think this is still EPM? If yes, I'm going to book now and not get greedy, haha!
Amenities
Top Amenities
Free WiFi
Fitness Center
All Inclusive
Valet Parking
Airport Shuttle
Pools & Wellness
Fitness Center
Spa
Sauna
Massage
Parking & Transportation
Airport Shuttle
Valet Parking
Facilities
Grounds/Garden
Library
Guest Services
Concierge Service
24-hour Front Desk
Dry Cleaning
Baggage Storage
Atm/Cash Machine on Site
Activities & Entertainment
Game Room
Private Beach Area
Nightclub/DJ
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee Shop
Poolside Snack Bar
All Inclusive
Accessibility
Elevator/Lift
Media/Technology
WiFi in Public Areas
Free Internet Available
Free Internet Access
Features
Adults Only
Yeah, we stayed there several years ago and loved it, and have stayed at Excellence Riviera Cancun numerous times. We really love the Beloved (next door to EPM) and would prefer that property but the price is way higher this year for some reason (it's usually less than EPM... go figure).
Our friends are out due to a work conflict so now the final question remains before I hit the book button: will the price go down in that same timeframe (mid-Sep) due to a decline in travel resulting from the coronavirus??? Do you have any opinions on that? I've been reading the news and seeing lots of rumblings about decline in business and leisure travel globally as a result. I scored some great deals to the Riviera Maya in 2009 during the swine flu scare. Thoughts?
Thanks... still trying to coordinate travel dates with friends but we will probably book this deal ASAP. Will let you know what it turns out to be, or if we decide not to book.
Need help identifying Priceline Express Deal:
5* Playa Mujeres 9/12/20 - 9/19/20 $352
BiddingHelper.com is showing Excellence Playa Mujeres.
Amenities listed as:
Free Internet Available
Airport Shuttle
Fitness Center
Spa
All Inclusive
Free Internet Access
Adults Only
Amenities
Free parking, Free breakfast, Free Internet, Oceanfront hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Pool(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby
Accessibility
In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower
Airport Shuttle (Free)
Business Center
Fitness Center
Non-smoking Rooms
Outdoor Pool
Pets Allowed
Pool
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Hi, I went for the $165 and indeed did get the Encore. Thanks for your help.
Resort, Suite, Casino, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Spa services, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower
Thank you so much, this is very helpful. How often do you see the MO pop up on HOTWIRE? I'm trying to decide if it's once in a blue moon, or if I should hold out to see if it shows up. If it's a rare occurrence, would you say $165 for the Encore (or perhaps $150 if the second property you ID'd could be the Encore) is a good price for HOTWIRE/PRICELINE? I will probably book the $165/night property and hope for the Encore, but I thought I would seek a bit more insight before I finalize the deal. Thank you very much.
Hello, I'm in search of a room at the Encore or Mandarin Oriental for 6/29/18 - 7/2/18. I see the MO listed on your Hotwire hotels list, and the Encore listed on both Hotwire and Priceline lists. I've been using the Bidding Helper, but I don't see a clear hit for either hotel on either Hotwire or Priceline, to include Priceline Express Deals. For the two areas in question, I am seeing what looks like the Palazzo and the Venetian on Hotwire, and what could be any 5* casino hotel on Priceline. Can I respectfully request assistance in confirming that either the Encore or MO are or are not showing up? I included both Hotwire and Priceline information here... sorry if that is the wrong approach but I wasn't sure if I should make two separate threads or if one thread was better. Please let me know what other information you need (e.g. amenities listed for the myriad of hotels that are showing up that might be my target hotels). Thanks in advance for the assist! (PS. If you see something in the 5* category in the north or central Strip areas that you would recommend to me, in the event my two choices aren't available, I would be grateful for suggestions.)
Hotwire:
- North Strip Fashion Show Mall area, 5* (seeking Encore)
- Center Strip Fountains area, 5* (seeking MO)
Priceline
- Strip Northeast 5* (seeking Encore)
PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals
$93/night, ended up being $119 with taxes/fees
Amenities:
Free Internet (in Public Area)
Outdoor Pool
Shuttle
Non-Smoking
Gym
Restaurant
Handicap Accessible
Business Center
Hello, we've decided to go to Las Vegas instead, but thanks for the help. The info we gathered here helped us make the call on Vegas over Palm Springs.
Thanks, one of these days I'll do this right the first time.
I checked and yes, the amenities you captured for the likely Miramonte is what I'm seeing as well. The $126 PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals does seem consistent w/ the Hyatt. going to confirm I have the time off before pulling the trigger. Will leave your reply in my inbox to remind me to follow up with the outcome. Thanks for the assistance.
Hello, we ended up staying at an apartment as neither the Santa Maria Inn nor the Radisson would have met our needs. Apologies for the delayed response. Thank you for the assistance.
Dates: 29 June 2018 - 2 July 2018
Amenities
Complimentary
Amenities
Looking to get the Hyatt Regency or La Quinta Resort. Not interested if there is a chance this could be the Miramonte. It looks like the Hyatt but the "smoke free" is throwing me off. TIA.
Hi, need help IDing a hotel on Hotwire, TIA!
3.5*
Santa Maria CA
6/27/17 - 7/3/17
$128 / night
Amenities listed:
Complimentary
Free Internet / Free parking
Amenities
Business center / Fitness center / Golf nearby / Pet friendly / Pool(s) / Restaurant(s)
The 3* turned out to be the Hampton, as you suggested. Booked it, thanks.
Posted results to both links you provided. Thanks.
Ended up renting an apartment. Thanks for the help.
Ended up booking the Henry Norman in Brooklyn via Expedia. Thanks for the help.
Need help IDing this property, TIA
PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal
3* Washington DC (Convention Center - US Capitol North Area)
12/10/16 - 12/11/16
$79/night
Business Center
Free Internet
Free Breakfast
Indoor or Outdoor Pool
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals is giving me the following result (see below). The Virginia Priceline Express Deals list of known hotels shows the exact same amenities as the 2.5* Country Inn and Suites Richmond West, but the listing I'm seeing is only 2* and there are no 2* hotels shown in the Express Deals list of known hotels for this region. Help!
Details:
Richmond, VA
Richmond West End
Star Rating: 2 Star
Guaranteed Amenities:
Free Parking
Business Center
Free Internet
Free Breakfast
Indoor or Outdoor Pool
Sorry, this was a 3.5* on Hotwire, not a 5*. Admin, can you fix this?
FYI, this hotel is NOT yet listed on the BetterBidding list for NY - NYC (Greenpoint - Williamsburg). I was expecting the Box Hotel, but was very pleased to get the Henry Norman... the reviews on Tripadvisor are fabulous, and the rates on the Henry Norman Hotel website for the same time frame run from $229 - $699 a night!!
Cost summary
3 nights Hotwire Hot Rate Room@ $168.00/night $504.00
Tax recovery charges & fees $142.60
Subtotal $646.60
Hotwire Total $646.60
Hotel Amenities:
Free Internet
Boutique hotel
Smoke-free rooms
Fitness center
Business center
Internet access
About The Hotel
With a stay at Henry Norman Hotel in Brooklyn (Greenpoint), you'll be close to 5 Pointz The Institute of Higher Burnin and Chrysler Building. This hotel is close to Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building.
Make yourself at home in one of the 52 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).
Fitness center
Restaurant(s)
Business center
Internet access
Accessibility
Accessible for visually impaired
Accessible for hearing impaired
Accessible path of travel
In-room accessibility
Accessible bathroom
Accessible parking
Roll-in shower
I also got parking for the weekend about a block away for $22 for the complete stay. The hotel charges $20 per night for self-parking!
5* Cancun (Playa Mujeres) Excellence Playa Mujeres Adults Only All Inclusive
in Hotwire Hotels - Mexico
Posted
Booked it. Was EPM. Price at checkout was actually $275 vs $285. With the Bidding Helper Hotwire Coupon code, 7 nights was under $1,900. Thank you!!