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Re: error message I go to 'Search' and then for keywords type in 'barcelona' or 'Barcelona' and then hit return. Is that incorrect? After more research into my error message, I think it is because there were no new posts regarding Barcelona within the last 30 days, which is my default setting; I guess I should have extended the time frame for old posts.

The 4* hotel shows up when I put in 8/30-8/31/05 for my stay. That hotel offers only a restaurant and internet. I'm pretty sure I would only book these if I could use the $30 Hotwire rebate form, since other sites, such as Expedia have similar rates for similar hotels and you could choose where you are staying (although not knowing is part of the fun of Hotwire/Priceline :) )

By error message I meant that I was getting one from betterbidding when I searched for 'Barcelona'. This is the message I was getting. I just check again and apparently the reason why I was getting this error is because no one had ever posted anything about Barcelona before. The error message was unclear and made me think that I was not using the search feature correctly. I think a message saying, "No results were found your search" would have made more sense. As for travel dates, we are staying 8/30/05-09/02/05. For the 3*, it offers restaurant, business center, and internet. The 4* is not showing up, but there is a 3.5* offering restaurant, pool, fitness center, internet, and business center for $90/night. Thanks for your help!

Any tips for Barcelona? I tried doing a 'search' for Barcelona, but I kept getting an error. I wonder if I am doing something wrong. I am considering using Hotwire since they do have an area 'Ciutat Vella - Barri Gotic' that is more specific than just 'Barcelona East/West' (which Priceline only has and Hotwire has too)and I think that is where 'Las Ramblas' is located. Although Barcelona East/West might not be too bad of a metro ride aways; we do have lots of time, so no hurry. Per Hotwire... 3* $61 in Barcelona West 4* $99 in Ciutat Vella - Barri Gotic (was planning on using Hotwire's $30 rebate) Traveling in August 05, so I still have time too. Sorry for the overkill...I think I have been posting my question on every related forum.

It seems like most of the hotels are owned by major US hotels. Do you think that is still the case or they are using more local hotels? Any tips for Barcelona? I tried doing a 'search' for Barcelona, but I kept getting an error. I wonder if I am doing something wrong.

Hi! I was wondering if anyone could offer advice on how accurate the star ratings for European hotels compared to American hotels. Is a 3star in Europe considered the same as a 3star in the US. I am specifically curious about Barcelona? Also, are the hotels booked through Priceline/Hotwire chain hotels??? Thanks so much!

Duh! :) Thanks WillTravel!

I have done that for Hotwire, but what about Priceline? Do they charge a handling fee per booking? Thanks.

What are the fee differences between using Priceline and Hotwire. For example, if I booked a room that is going for $50, with fees and taxes added...would I pay more using Priceline and Hotwire, and if so, how much more? I am trying to use Hotwire's rates as a gauge for bidding on Priceline. Thanks :)

Has anyone had experience with Hotwire in booking international hotels? I am specifically interested in Barcelona. I am curious as to how accurate the star ratings are since I have heard often that there are discrepancies between American ratings and European ratings. Thanks :)