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Options: Airport shuttle, pool, fitness center, business center, laundry facilities

The amenities indicated for this 2.5* property are: Fitness Center, Kitchenette, High Speed Internet Access and Laundry Facilities.

There is a 2.5* shown for $44 for 11/15/05 in Gurnee - Waukegan - Libertyville. Wondering if anyone knows what hotel this is and where

Yes it is. The hotel looks all right, although I was hoping for the Marriott. I'm a bit surprised at the $52 rate which I thought was high, given that the hotel's web site has a rate as low as $85. Bid was placed through savingsbarn.com

$49 bid received counteroffer for $14 more.

Hotwire charges the GST, but it will NOT provide you with a valid receipt which would enable a non-resident of Canada to claim a GST refund. When I raised this issue, it has argued that it doesn't charge any tax, only a "tax recovery charge". What a bunch of garbage. They are frustrating people from claiming refunds to which they are entitled by law. The reason they will not provide a receipt is that, they do not want to divulge to people what Hotwire actually paid for the room. As for Priceline, I would have to disagree that any hotel in Canada does not charge Priceline the GST. It's against the law to do so. The hotel MUST charge the GST up front without exceptions. Several years ago, following a priceline stay, I received a reciept from a hotel on checkout on which the rate, GST and PST were broken down. Last week, I stayed at the same hotel, and this time, there was no breakdown of charges. The receipt was blank except it showed a deposit of $118.37CAD and after my name it showed "Priceline.com and its address in Norwalk, CT. My bid was $80USD and in total it came to $92.87USD "tax & fees". In sum, there is no way that a Canadian hotel does not remit GST on a priceline stay. Whether and how PL actually passes it on to the consumer is another issue, but the hotel definitely charges GST and remits it to the Canadian Government.

No, Hotwire will not provide you with a receipt necessary to claim a GST refund. Their position (which is a bunch of bull) is that they don't actually charge the GST, but only charge a "tax recovery charge"

I'm writing concerning the GST tax on hotel stays in Canada. PL does not charge the GST whereas Hotwire does. The law provides that non-residents are entitled to a refund of the GST paid. Hotwire refuses to provide a receipt or even a breakdown of the GST taxes collected. Please let me know if anyone else has anything to say on this issue.

I discovered that on Canadian hotel stays Hotwire charges the GST whereas Priceline does not. Non-residents are entitled to apply for a refund of the GST paid on hotel rooms. Hotwire is refusing to disclose a breakdown of the taxes charged or provide a receipt to allow me to claim a refund. Please let me know if anyone else has pursued this issue as I intend to do so.

It shows a 4* with "Restaurant, Fitness Center, SPA & Business Center" for $101. Is this the Omni?

The reviews I have seen on the Intercontinental are not favorable. Any idea as to the 4* hotel which is $166? Ideally, I would like the Sofitel or the Omni which are both available under packages

May 27-29

This is shown as Best Value, 4*, Spa, Business Center, Fitness Center and Restaurant. When I go vacations, the Omni came up as the best pick, with the same amenities. Any help would be appreciated. I would like the Omni but not the Sheraton. Thank you,.