Hotwire Hotel: Indianapolis Downtown - Monday Night Football

[cclaser]

I would like to get a good hotel for the MNF game in Indy on 11/1 - departing the next day. Priceline is risky due to the likelihood of getting University Place at the 4 star level. Is there a strategy to get a good hotel closer to Lucas Oil on gameday with hotwire? I have a reservation at the Westin for 169 on the club level, but I would like to spend a little less and still get a comparable hotel. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[thereuare]

HOTWIRE shows the prices (and amenities) before your purchase. If you search HOTWIRE for your dates does anything appear within your desired star rating, zone and budget?

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[cclaser]

Right now, only one hotel is popping up with HOTWIRE. I can't determine what hotel this is? It lists - non-smoking, exercise, pool, dining, business center, & internet. The current price is 152. Do rates on HOTWIRE often go lower when the date gets closer? This price is only slightly less than my reservation at the Westin. Thanks

[thereuare]

HOTWIRE only shows one hotel at each star level per zone (the least expensive hotel at each star level is the one shown)

These amenities are common for a 'downtown' hotel and match the Crowne Plaza Union Station, Sheraton City Center and Hilton... so any of these would be my best guess, although i'd favor the first two as more likely than the latter.

As far as prices coming down closer to your stay, see the related "bid early or close to check-in" link in our PRICELINE FAQ.

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

[cclaser]

I think that I am going to end up staying with the Westin reservation for 169, unless rates drop on Hotwire, etc. Thank you for your help!

[cclaser]

There is now a 3.5 star downtown area hotel on hotwire Nov 1- Nov 2. It is showing - non smoking, business center, pool, internet access, weights & dining - 85% approval. This is definitely more in the budget if it is a good hotel and in close proximity to Lucas Oil. Any idea on what this might be? It would be a savings from my 169 westin reservation. Thanks!

[cclaser]

Does the 85% satisfaction make a difference. I saw another bid win and it was the crowne plaza. That would be close to the stadium & fun.

[thereuare]

While the Crown Plaza and/or Hilton are possible for the above, i think property offered above is the Sheraton City Centre and that would be my best guess for this one.

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

[cclaser]

Thanks for all of the input. We ended up booking the Westin for 169 for the club level. This came to 197 with taxes. A little more than I wanted to pay, but I thought the Sheraton would be too far to walk after the game, etc. Fun weekend in Indy, and I will click the links for my next trip!

[thereuare]

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