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This hotel came up in one of my searches as well. Please report if you ended up booking it.

Hey All - I'm looking at a trip to Cancun in March. I found the following four all-inclusives on Hotwire in my price range. Has the board identified any of these in the past? $160, $269 other sites with 3.5/5 TripAdvisor 3.5-star All-inclusive hotel in North Hotel Zone Free Parking Beachfront Property Food and Beverages Included A la Carte Dining Options Evening Entertainment Included Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) High-Speed Internet Access Spa Services All-Inclusive $159, $235 other sites with TripAdvisor of 3/5 3-star All-inclusive hotel in Hotel Zone - Convention Center Resort Free Breakfast Beachfront Property Food and Beverages Included A la Carte Dining Options Water Sports/Ocean Activities Included Evening Entertainment Included Daily Activities Included Children's Activity Program Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby All-Inclusive $169, $235 other sites with TripAdvisor of 3.5/5 3-star All-inclusive hotel in Hotel Zone - Convention Center All-Inclusive (All-Inclusive was the only amenity listed) $185, $325 other sites with TripAdvisor of 4/5 and recommended in 75% of Hotwire reviews 4-star All-inclusive hotel in South Hotel Zone This All-inclusive hotel features the following amenities: Resort Free Parking Free Breakfast Beachfront Property Food and Beverages Included Premium Brand Beverages Included A la Carte Dining Options Water Sports/Ocean Activities Included Evening Entertainment Included Daily Activities Included Children's Activity Program Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Spa Services Accessible bathroom All-Inclusive

Sorry for the late reply. It was indeed the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. As always, thanks!

As always, will purchase through HOTWIRE links on this forum in appreciation of great help. $140 per room per night (4 rooms) TripAdvisor Rating 4.0/5.0 + Recommended in 90% of Hotwire reviews 4-star Hotel in Center City East - Old City This Hotel features the following amenities: Indoor pool(s) <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Spa Services Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies. Accessible for the blind Braille or raised signage Accessible for the deaf TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock Accessible path of travel <amenity names only please... not descriptions> In-room accessibility Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings Accessible bathroom Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet Roll-in shower Bathroom has a roll-in shower

$111.00 3.5-star All-inclusive hotel in Hotel Zone - Convention Center Resort Complimentary Breakfast Beachfront Property Food and Beverages Included A la Carte Dining Options Water Sports/Ocean Activities Included Evening Entertainment Included Daily Activities Included Children's Activity Program Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Spa Services All-Inclusive I booked this 3.5* referenced above for 5/08/12 - 5/11/12 for $112. It turned out to be the Grand Oasis Palm All-Inclusive. Used HOTWIRE link. Thanks for your help!

It's 5/21-5/23. My dates are 5/08-5/24, but I already have a 7 night reservation in the middle of those dates. Hence, I've been looking for accommodations at the beginning and tail end of those dates. Sorry for the confusion!

I went ahead and got the last two nights actually. 5/21-5/23 and the rate went down by one dollar, so $96.

Thanks for the help. I just used the HOTWIRE link to book 2 nights. It was indeed the Riu Lupita. I'll post back with an update when I book more of my trip. Thanks!

Thanks for the help. I investigated your guesses, and they seem very plausible (especially the Riu, since it is "near beach"). On the Hotwire strategy of bidding 1 day first, would you be able to contact the hotel in advance of your stay to ensure the two reservations are in the same room (i.e., if one were to have a 1 night reservation and a 3 night reservation but didn't want to deal with changing rooms after a day?)?

I've been trying to figure out possible matches for a couple all-inclusive properties on Hotwire. Also, is there any reason not to book 1 night through hotwire to find out what the hotel is and then book again once you find out? Thanks (clicked on the links as well). Travel Dates -> 5/08-5/13 for 2 adults $97.00 - 3-star All-inclusive hotel in Playa del Carmen - Playacar Near Beach Food and Beverages Included Evening Entertainment Included Daily Activities Included Children's Activity Program Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby All-Inclusive $97.00 2.5-star All-inclusive hotel in South Hotel Zone Resort Complimentary Breakfast Beachfront Property Food and Beverages Included A la Carte Dining Options Water Sports/Ocean Activities Included Evening Entertainment Included Daily Activities Included Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Spa Services All-Inclusive $111.00 3.5-star All-inclusive hotel in Hotel Zone - Convention Center Resort Complimentary Breakfast Beachfront Property Food and Beverages Included A la Carte Dining Options Water Sports/Ocean Activities Included Evening Entertainment Included Daily Activities Included Children's Activity Program Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Spa Services All-Inclusive

Thanks for the help! I clicked the ref link, and I hope it credits properly. I will be telling others about the forum! Ended up with the 4* Loews Regency for $111 in CPS (noticed someone bagged it for $110 recently so I just bid $111).

I liked the downtown area after a few visits, and it seems that is a little cheaper that midtown? I noticed in some of your posts you mention subway distances --- which zones have the least hotels that are far from subways? I'd probably like to get a 3-4* for $100-$125. This seems possible in Downtown from browsing the forums a bit. I'm not really sure how the bidding works though. If I select 3* does that bid for 3, 3.5, and 4? What other details are important? Thanks! --it looks like the Courtyard SoHo has been won for around $95 and it is 1 block from the subway. What other hotels may be won at this level? --edit

I've taken some day trips to NYC from Philadelphia, but want to spend one night in Manhattan this time. I'm not picky about location or amenities - just looking for something reasonably priced. Also, I have never used Priceline. How exactly do I go about the bidding process? I browsed the forums a bit and saw people getting places for about $100-$150 with Priceline. Is this possible for one night? I briefly looked at the 2* hotels on the list here on the forums and they all looked really good to me....what is the difference between the * levels? Thanks! Place: Manhattan (any zone really) Cost: $100-$150? Time: 1 night (April 1-April 2)