Hotwire Hotel: 3* Orlando (Universal Orlando-I-Drive North) Hyatt Place Universal

[kmc33]

I am looking at hotels for Universal area for 3 nights 11/11- 11/14. A 4* hotel for Universal Orlando - I-drive North area Hotel is coming up $86 for those dates. Based on what the Orlando list for Universal I thought it was the Crowne Plaza or the Doubletree at the entrance to Universal. However, when I look at those same dates in Hotwire vacations (hotel + car), both the Crowne Plaza and the Doubletree are listed as 3-1/2 *.

Do you have any idea what hotel this may be, or is it possible the star ratings vary between hotel only and hotel+car vacation packages?

Thanks!

Kim

[thereuare]

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too!

Please click this HOTWIRE link and reply to this thread with the full list of amenities associated with the HOTWIRE offering above and we'll have a look at the above.

[kmc33]

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too! Yes! I definitely will.

Please click this HOTWIRE link and reply to this thread with the full list of amenities associated with the HOTWIRE offering above and we'll have a look at the above.

I knew that I was forgetting something when I posted the question... here is the current information:

4* Universal Orlando - I-drive North area Hotel

Nov/11-14/2010

$92/ night

Fitness Center

Pool

Restaurant

Business Center

Laundry

Hi Speed Internet

Recommended in 90 % of Hotwire customer reviews

Thank you for your assistance!

Kim

[yellowdog]

kmc33

Best guess would be Crown Plaza.

However, when I look at those same dates in Hotwire vacations (hotel + car), both the Crowne Plaza and the Doubletree are listed as 3-1/2 *.

They use a diffrent rating system and zones for the hotels. So you can't rely on that.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE link, and let us know how it goes or if you need any additional help with your stay.

Yellowdog.

PS. Please follow-up this thread with whatever you end up doing, even if you chose to book direct, cancell your trip, etc.

[kmc33]

Will do... thank you so much.

[kmc33]

Update:

I just checked HOTWIRE today (using your link :) ). It is still showing a 4* with the same amenities I previously posted. Today the price is $89. In the meantime I have decided that I probably will NOT select this hotel. I have made a reservation directly with the Doubletree at Universal for a better price that is cancellable up to 72 hours in advance. As we get into the fall, I am going to check HOTWIRE again. I will start a new thread if I start pursuing another HOTWIRE option.

Thanks for the help. This site is great!

[AaronJB]

Please use the site's Doubletree or Hilton link in the Travel/Support section to book regular rate. Additionally, you could look on Expedia to see if coupon code RELAX10 ($10 off per night) would also work. Please use the site's Expedia link if you decide to go this route.

Thank you for keeping us updated on what you decide, and please let us know if you have any questions.

[kmc33]

Thank you! I am most likely going to cancel the Doubletree reservation. At first I wasn't planning to get a car and now I may; parking at Doubletree is $12/night. I am definitely not going to bid on the 4* in this posting (although I did see someone booked a *4 with the same amenities and it was the Crown Plaza as suspected).

I am going to start a new thread because I have a am wondering about a different hotel. Thanks!

[kmc33]

Hi,

Okay I have switched courses. I am thinking about a 3* level hotel. I am curious about one showing on Hotwire:

3 nights Nov 11-14

3* Universal Orlando - I-drive North area Hotel - $42

Pool

Restaurant

Hi-speed Internet

Recommended in 95 % of Hotwire customer reviews

Any guesses on what hotel this may be?

Also, I have searched Hotwire vacations and have found some reasonable hotel+car combos. I may go that route because think Hyatt Place may be a good fit for us (3 nights 11/11-14 with compact car for $364.95). I have been using your HOTWIRE link for my searches. Is that the best link to use to book a Hotwire vacation too?

Thanks again for all of the assistance. :)

Kim

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread...

The property above matches previous reports for the Four Points Studio City and the Best Western Gateway so either of these would be my best guess for this one.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[joebjay20]

I knew that I was forgetting something when I posted the question... here is the current information:

4* Universal Orlando - I-drive North area Hotel

Nov/11-14/2010

$92/ night

Fitness Center

Pool

Restaurant

Business Center

Laundry

Hi Speed Internet

Recommended in 90 % of Hotwire customer reviews

Thank you for your assistance!

Kim

I booked this class and area today for Labor Day weekend, and it was the Crowne Plaza as expected.

[yellowdog]

joebjay20

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Can you please post your win in a separate topic inc. Dates, price and amenities for the hotel.

Yellowdog.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[kmc33]

Still haven't booked yet but have been checking HOTWIRE frequently using your link to do so.

I am looking for help to identify the following:

3 nights Nov 11-14

3* Universal Orlando - I-drive North area Hotel - $43

Bed Choice

Fitness Center

Pool

Restaurant

Business Center

Laundry Facilities

Hi-speed Internet

Tennis

Recommended in 75 % of Hotwire customer reviews

Thanks for your help!

Kim

[thereuare]

This property has not yet been reported to the board.

What is it that you're looking for in a hotel for this stay?

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links for your searches and purchases.

[kmc33]

Thank you for your reply. I had a feeling it had not been reported b/c it did not seem to match exactly with any reported on the list.

As for what I am looking for... I am having trouble deciding. This is basically a quick trip for my 11 y.o. son and I to go to the Universal parks and see the new Harry Potter. On one hand, I am holding a reservation (refundable at the Doubletree) for which I got a good rate. I thought it would be nice to walk to the parks. But I keep waffling between keeping that and going for a HOTWIRE or PRICELINE deal for less money and a car for convenience which together would cost about the same or less than the Doubletree reservation.

I will be sure to follow-up with what I decide... either keep current reservation or with details of a HOTWIRE or PRICELINE purchase. Thanks for all the help.

Kim

[thereuare]

Please note from our support page that we are an affiliate of the Doubletree as well as most other major hotel chains and online booking agencies... please check for and use the links there for your hotel direct purchases whenever possible.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[kmc33]

FINALLY I did it!

Today the 3* Hotwire came up at $45 with the following 4 amenities:

Fitness Center

Pool

Business Center

High-speed Internet Access

AND Recommended in 100% of Hotwire customer reviews

Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal

5895 Caravan Court

Orlando, FL, 32819

Used the betterbidding HOTWIRE link to book it for 11/11/10- 11/14/10

Total with taxes and fees came to $158.43

I am very pleased. Thank you for your assistance and patience!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you gave it a try and received a great deal for this well reviewed property.

Hope you're happy with the results and looking forward to your trip.

Thank you for sharing your results and using the HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchase.

Enjoy your stay.