bestroope

These amenities show up in the confirmation email:

Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Spa services, Children's activities, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Spa services, Children's activities

Ah, yes, Hotwire listed three other amenities*:

Free breakfast

Free internet

Pet friendly

Indoor pools

Fitness center

Pools

Business center

Self-service laundry

Internet access*

Accessible bathroom*

Accessible parking*

Free breakfast

Free internet

Pet friendly

Indoor pools

Fitness center

Pools

Business center

Self-service laundry

Thanks so much for the recommendations!

Embassy Suites Downtown Chicago Lakefront

7/3/10-7/10/10

$69

Amenities:

Suite

Complimentary Breakfast

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-speed Internet Access

I used the Better Bidding HOTWIRE link to book. Thanks so much for such a great site. I usually only book 4* hotels when I go through opaque booking sites like HOTWIRE or PRICELINE. However, thanks to Better Bidding, I felt confident going for a 3.5* because I suspected that the hotel would end up being the lakefront Embassy Suites - which it did! I'm super happy with the $69 rate, and I'm looking forward to a week in Chicago without breaking the bank!

Thanks for the info kvbd!

Yes, you're right, when I click on "continue" and then "see all amenities," I see the additions of Tennis and Childrens Activities.

Thanks thereuare and AaronJB! I haven't decided yet if I'm going to book it, but if I do I'll definitely use this site. You guys have been very, very helpful.

Hi all,

Last year I stayed at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on the Big Island, and I absolutely loved it! There is currently a listing on Hotwire that looks like it might be the HBPH, but the amenities are different from those in the Better Bidding Hotwire Hotel list. Any thoughts?

Current Hotwire listing

4 1/2* Waikoloa- Kohola Coast

3/6/2010 - 3/13/2010 (and many other dates) $183

Beachfront

Smoke free rooms

Fitness center

Pools

Restaurants

Business center

High-speed internet access

Golf nearby

I wonder if the "beachfront" amenity is the key here. The hotels, resorts, and condos on the Kohola coast mostly seemed to be "ocean front" by Hotwires definition rather than "beachfront."

Opinions are much appreciated! And, thanks again for such a cool site.

I forgot to mention that even though the Hotwire amenities DO NOT list free parking at the Caribe Royale, the Caribe Royale's site says that parking is free.

HOTWIRE:

4* Orlando (Lake Buena Vista - Downtown Disney) Caribe Royale

12/23/09-12/27/09 $94

Resort

Suite

Fitness Center

Pool

Restaurant

Laundry Facilities

High Speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Tennis Nearby

I said that I'd be checking in with 2 adults and 1 child. It looks like if I had said only 2 adults, the price might have been a bit less expensive. I have stayed at the Caribe Royale twice before, and I have always been pleased with it. The first time I stayed was just after a remodel, so the furniture, carpet, etc. was in excellent condition. The second time showed a bit of wear and tear. I suspect I'll see the same again, but I still think it's worth the price. For me, the key is that the suite layout has two, completely separate rooms with a door between them. It makes the bedroom very private from the living room.

Thanks for all of the info on this board! I booked using the HOTWIRE link.