It was the HOTWIRE link you provided that didn't work for me yesterday. I mislabelled it "Savings Barn" in my post because that's what you've provided to me previously (for Priceline bids).
I had been waiting for the "Customer Favorite!" tag to appear for the dates I wanted. Finally it did, and I rolled the dice. Got the Hyatt, as I was hoping. The details:
Hyatt Regency Montreal (12/28-01/01)
[Customer Favorite!] Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business, Internet
4 x $84/night + $59 taxes/fees = $395
Btw... The Savings Barn link wasn't connecting for me today, possibly because I'm at the office.
Ah, ok...now I see what you're asking for. Current numbers are below. The rate for my preferred dates -- the 28th-1st -- has changed. It is now $99 (prev $86) and a Customer Favorite.
In-Out Cost Amenities Remarks
27-30 $85 FPRBI Customer Favorite!; Best Value
27-01 $84 FPRBI Customer Favorite!; Best Value
28-01 $99 FPRBI Customer Favorite!; Best Value (previously $86 and not a Customer Favorite)
In-Out Cost Amenities Remarks
28-29 $89 FPRBI Best Value
29-01 $85 FPRBI Best Value
In-Out Cost Amenities Remarks
28-31 $85 FPRBI Best Value
31-01 $115 FPRBIS Best Value
Searches for individual nights and "Customer Favorite!" designations are both contained in my initial post.
The Hyatt is my first choice. The Omni and Hilton are fine -- I've stayed in both before -- but their locations aren't ideal for me, especially not the Hilton's. I might be willing to "invest" the $85+ for 12/28 to find out if the Hyatt comes up. Purchased separately, would it be fair to assume that the 12/28 hotel would be the same as the 12/29 - 01/01 hotel?
Another consideration... I've been thinking of going with Priceline (Hyatt is 3*), but then I'm concerned with "winning" the Delta.
I've checked the list. I agree with you that the "Customer Favorite!" is likely the Hyatt, but that one shows up for the 27th-1st. The dates I *need* are the 28th-1st, the search for which returns a 4* hotel w/ same amenities but no "Customer Favorite!"
Thus, my uncertainty...
I tried to be thorough with this so you could make your best guess. I'm shooting for the Hyatt Regency Montreal.
Only one 4* hotel was returned for each of the searches below. All results were earmarked "Best Value." My hunch is that the "Customer Favorite!" is likely the Hyatt. My concern is that the non-Cust Fav might be the Omni? Thanks for the help!
Desired Dates: Dec 28 - Jan 01 (4 nights)
In-Out Cost Amenities Remarks
27-30 $85 FPRBI Customer Favorite!; Best Value
27-01 $84 FPRBI Customer Favorite!; Best Value
28-01 $86 FPRBI Best Value
In-Out Cost Amenities Remarks
27-28 $85 FPRBI Best Value
28-29 $85 FPRBI Best Value
29-30 $89 FPRBI Best Value
30-31 $109 FPRBI Best Value
31-01 $115 FPRBIS Best Value
Amenities
F = Fitness
P = Pool
R = Restaurant
B = Business
I = Internet
S = Spa
4* Montreal - Sheraton Le Centre
$72 ... 05/31-06/03
Montreal, $65 - Countered with $82
+Laval, $69 - Rejected
+Longueuil, $72 - Accepted
Subtotal: $216.00
Insurance: $15.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $46.83
Total Charges: $277.83
Got it, first bid.
2 rooms @ $55/night each + $25.72 taxes/fees
The Westin Harbour Castle
4* Toronto (Downtown)
Fitness | Restaurant | Internet
$82.00 Room + $16.64 Taxes/Fees
This is not my favorite hotel in Toronto, but I'm not unhappy with it. The rooms are nice, but the location's not so great in winter.
London's so difficult with no free rebid zones for 4*... Started by testing the waters to see what counteroffers I'd receive (none, as it turned out) and to see if I could get the Thistle Marble Arch for $65/night. No such luck, so I waited 72 hours, then tried again with more realistic numbers. The Thistle Charing Cross is a very nice hotel, so I'm quite pleased with the outcome.
I bid through SavingsBarn.com to support the site.
Bidding history:
Mayfair/Soho 5*, $65 - Rejected
+ Mayfair/Soho 4*, $ 65 - Rejected
+ Bloomsbury/MA, $65 - Rejected
72 hours later, new bid Mayfair/Soho 4* , $90 - Accepted!
Your Offer Price: $450.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $91.80
Total Charges: $541.80
TripAdvisor ranks this hotel seventh in Washington - I hope they're right!
Bidding History:
$70 DT/WH - Rejected
$75 +Arlington - Rejected
$78 +Crystal City - Rejected
$75 +CH/CC - Accepted!
Your Offer Price: $75.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $18.03
Total Charges: $93.03
I bid through SavingsBarn.com because I like the site!
Montreal, $60 - Priceline countered with $77
+Dorval, $64 - Rejected
+Laval, $67 - Rejected
+Longueuil, $70 - Accepted!
Your Offer Price: $70.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $34.80
Total Charges: $244.80
Got it on the first bid!
My first bid, $54, was immediately rejected. Priceline suggested that I increase my bid by "at least $15" but I declined.
Added Toronto East, bid $59... accepted by the Sheraton Centre Toronto.
I was hoping for the Intercontinental, but the Sheraton doesn't look so bad.
Please help ID:
4* Downtown Toronto
"Customer Favorite!"
"Best Value"
Restaurant(s), Pool(s), Fitness Center, High-speed Internet Access, Business Center
Listed at $71+/night for Nov 18 (4 nights)
Thanks!
Washington D.C. : Monday, March 14 (2 nights)
Bid Date: Feb 23
$ 85 4* Downtown/White House (failed)
$ 95 +Springfield (failed)
$102 +Alexandria/Mount Vernon (failed)
$105 +Alexandria/Pentagon (failed)
$110 +Arlington (failed)
Suggestions, anyone?
4* Paris (Louve-Marais) The Westin Paris
in Hotwire Hotels - Other Countries
Posted
The Westin-Paris
4*
Paris (Louvre - Marais)
Amenities: Fitness, Restaurant, Business, Laundry, Internet
The amenities shown are the same ones listed in BetterBidding's Hotwire Hotel List so I'm just confirming.
The rate for one night was $224 plus about 8.5% Hotwire fees.
I'm happy with the hotel/location, but I'm wondering if I can expect to be given the worst room available and how small/unrenovated it will be.