Colfax Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 In Minneapolis-St Paul Priceline finally split the way-too-large Southwest zone into two new zones: Minneapolis West and Eden Prairie.Previously reported hotels in the Southwest zone are reassigned as follows:Minneapolis West3.5* Doubletree Park Place3.5* Marriott Southwest (Opus Parkway)3.5* Marriott West (Wayzata Blvd)3* Sheraton West (Minnetonka)2* Towneplace Suites (St Louis Park)Eden Prairie3* Courtyard by Marriott Eden Prairie3* Hyatt Place Eden Prairie3* Residence Inn Eden Prairie2* Extended Stay America-Eden Prairie2* Homestead Studio Suites
thereuare Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Thanks for making that easy for us :)We've updated the Priceline Hotel List Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
tilepusher Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 A couple of Phoenix, AZ updates:The Hotel San Carlos (Downtown Phoenix) has been downgraded to 2.5*The Scottsdale Plaza Resort (Scottsdale) has been downgraded to 3*
thereuare Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks... just to confirm these are PRICELINE (and not HOTWIRE), correct? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
tilepusher Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Yes, they're for Priceline. Sorry for the omission.
tilepusher Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Seattle, WA Hotwire updates:Seattle (Airport SEA)3.5* Radisson Gateway (previously 3*)2.5* Red Lion Southis now the RiverSide Residences. I can't find a listing for it on VP.2* Crossland Suites Kent VP is also showing High-Speed InternetSeattle (Bellevue North - Redmond)4* Hyatt Regency BellevueVP is not showing High-Speed Internet3* Doubletreeis now the Bellevue Hilton. For the sake of clarity, I suggest deleting this entry and the crossed-out Hilton entry below it.3.5* Hilton Bellevue (previously 3*)2.5* Paragon Hotel Bellevue Centeris now closed.Seattle (Bothell - Kirkland)3* Country Inn and SuitesVP is also showing Complimentary Breakfast and High-Speed InternetSeattle (Downtown - Pike Place)4* Grand Hyatt SeattleVP is also showing Business4* Vintage ParkVP is also showing Smoke Free3* Pike Street Suitesis now the Homewood Suites Convention Center - Pike Street. I can't find a listing for it on VP.2* Sixth Avenue Inn (listed in Space Needle zone)VP is showing the following amenities: Smoke Free, Fitness, Restaurant, Laundry, High-speed InternetSeattle (Downtown - Space Needle)3* Marqueen HotelVP is also showing High-Speed InternetSeattle (Northwest - Northgate)2* Extended StayAmericaVP is showing the following amenities: Suite, Laundry, High-speed InternetSeattle (Renton)3* Holiday Inn Select Seattleis now just a Holiday Inn2* Extended StayAmerica TukwilaVP is also showing High-Speed InternetOther hotels on VP:Hotels indicated by (+) are on the current list, but the star-level and/or amenities have changed.3* Best Western Plaza By The Green Kent, WAShuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Business, High-speed Internet, Golf3* Best Western Executive Inn Downtown Seattle (+)Smoke Free, Fitness, Restaurant, Business, High-speed Internet3* Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Kent, WA (+)Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Laundry, High-speed Internet2* Extended Stay America Seattle - BellevueLaundry, High-speed Internet2* Homestead Seattle - Southcenter (+)Laundry, High-speed Internet2* Homestead Seattle - Bellevue (aka Homestead Bellevue/Factoria) (+)Laundry3* Hotel Deca (+)Fitness, Restaurant, Business, High-speed Internet2* Extended Stay America Seattle - LynnwoodLaundry2* Extended Stay America Seattle - BothellLaundry, High-speed Internet2* Comfort Inn KirklandComplimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Pool, Business3.5* Renaissance Madison HotelSmoke Free, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, High-speed Internet3.5* Warwick Hotel SeattleBoutique, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business, High-speed Internet
tilepusher Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Washington State Priceline updates:OlympiaOlympia is now a zone in the Tacoma Area.3* Red Lion (previously 2*)2* Extended StayAmerica Tumwater (previously 1*)Seattle (University of Washington - Northgate)2.5* Holiday Inn Express (previously 2*)Spokane (Downtown)Westcoast Ridpath Hotel is now the Ridpath Hotel (not affiliated with Westcoast). It was rated 1* the last time I saw it on Priceline a few months ago; I have not been able to find a Priceline listing for it recently.Spokane (Spokane Valley)3* Mirabeau Park Hotel (previously 2.5*)TacomaHas been split into two zones: Tacoma and Lakewood-Tacoma South. The Hotel Murano is in the Tacoma zone; the Red Lion and Shilo Inn are in Lakewood-Tacoma South.
max bet Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 I was researching downtown Providence RI Hotwire hotels. I found the following Hotwire Vacation Package hotel amenities list mapped exactly to current opaque Hotwire offerings:4* Hotel Providence - Boutique, Shuttle, Fitness, Restaurant, Business, Hi-speed Internet, Golf3 1/2* Hotel Dolce Villa (Federal Hill) - Suite, Boutique, Hi-speed Internet, Golf, Kitchenette3 1/2* Providence Biltmore - Fitness, Restaurant, Business, Hi-Speed Internet, Golf, Tennis
tilepusher Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 South Point (Las Vegas, NV) has been upgraded to 4* on Priceline.
tilepusher Posted February 18, 2009 Report Posted February 18, 2009 The Plaza 500 (Vancouver, BC) has been downgraded to 2.5* on Priceline.
Colfax Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 Hotwire zone changes in Palm Springs, CA area.Old zones: 1) Palm Springs Central, 2) Palm Desert-La Quinta, 3) Rancho Mirage-Cathedral CityNew zones: 1) Palm Springs-Cathedral City, 2) Rancho Mirage-Palm Desert, 3) La Quinta-Indian WellsPreviously reported hotels break into new zones as follows:PALM SPRINGS-CATHEDRAL CITY4.5* Le Parker Meridien4* Hotel Zoso4* Hyatt Regency Suites (now 3* in Vacation Packages)3.5* Wyndham Palm Springs (now 3* in Vacation Packages)3* Riviera Resort (now 4* in Vacation Packages)2.5* Caliente Tropics Resort2.5* Howard Johnsons (now Ramada Palm Springs, 2000 N Palm Canyon Drive)2.5* Quality Inn2.5* Ramada Resort (now Holiday Inn Palm Springs, 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive, and 3* in Vacation Packages)2* Royal Sun InnRANCHO MIRAGE-PALM DESERT4* Westin Mission Hills Resort4* Westin Mission Hills Villas3.5* Embasssy Suites (now 3* in Vacation Packages)3* Holiday Inn Express Palm DesertLA QUINTA-INDIAN WELLS4* Hyatt Grand Champions Resort4* La Quinta Resort 3* Indian Wells Resort
AaronJB Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 http://www.betterbidding.com/show.php/showtopic/64204DC - Dulles Intl Airport South - Crowne Plaza ----- from 3* to 3.5*.
AaronJB Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 http://www.betterbidding.com/show.php/showtopic/64280Hilton Baltimore Convention - New Hotwire 4*
BEAV Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 4 star bidding is no longer available in the Oakland/East Bay (Lafayette-Concord) zone with Priceline downgrading the Renaissance Club Sport to 3.5 stars. (Note: The 4* Lafayette Park Hotel hasn't been reported in several years). Personally, this is a very disappointing move as I frequently used this hotel via Priceline to house guests as it's right up the street from my condo. It is a very highly-rated hotel, as evidenced by the 4.5 Tripadvisor rating and is a definite cut above the 3.5 Concord Hilton and Crowne Plaza.
thereuare Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks for the update.Using the address "3287 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549" in BackUpBooking.com it appears that the Lafayette Park Hotel is sitll rated 4* by PRICELINE, so is likely no longer participating in the bidding section of the site) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
BEAV Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Using the address "3287 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549" in BackUpBooking.com it appears that the Lafayette Park Hotel is sitll rated 4* by PRICELINE, so is likely no longer participating in the bidding section of the site)Yes, that is correct since you can no longer select 4* category in this zone in the name-your-own-price product.
ADKRick Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 It looks like some rating revisions have taken place. I have been tracking downtown Portland, OR hotels for a week or so and The Nines is now rated 5 stars, up from 4.5 stars yesterday.
thereuare Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 Thanks for the update... did you figure this out from the hotel offerings OR did you see this property listed as a 5* in the vacation packages? If the latter, do you recall the dates you were searching for to make this property appear?Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
BEAV Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 Thanks for the update... did you figure this out from the hotel offerings OR did you see this property listed as a 5* in the vacation packages? If the latter, do you recall the dates you were searching for to make this property appear?Thanks.Like Priceline, will Hotwire show ratings changes if you access a previous purchase when it was a lower rating?
McMick Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 The (former) Holiday Inn Select Lakeside is now Doubletree Cleveland Downtown Lakeside. I stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms a few months ago--quite nice. Very urbane decor: I remember a lot of dark gray and burgundy. Looked more like a "W" Hotel room than a Doubletree...but you still get a warm chocolate chip cookie upon arrival.They are building some fancy condos and townhouses nearby--"The Avenue District"--so the neighborhood lodgings needed to go more upscale as well.
thereuare Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 Thanks for the update... we've made the changes to the hotel list(s).If you've received this property since it the changeover can you please add your win to the board (available thru the MY ACCOUNT section of HOTWIRE or the MY PROFILE>>MY TRIPS section of PRICELINE) so we can confirm this property's continued participation since the change in branding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
tilepusher Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 The Sheraton Portland Airport (Portland, OR) has been upgraded to 3.5* on Priceline.
thereuare Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks for the update. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
travellar Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 I received an email from HOTWIRE informing me that The Wyndham Garden Hotel- Chelsea West has changed it's name to Wyndham Garden Hotel at Broadway and Fifth. Thought I'd let everyone know, incase it came up as the hotel you've booked and you wondered which hotel it was.
thereuare Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks for letting us know.We've updated the Hotwire Hotel List accordingly. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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