Hotwire Hotel: 3* Portland (Vancouver) Residence Inn

[smarttraveler]

First time hot Wire purchaser.

Took a gamble & purchased a 3* hotel in Vancouver, WA via Hotwire on 5/6/05 for my parents. To my pleasant surprise, it turned out to be Residence Inn - by Marriott near Vancouver Mall (my parent's favorite hotel there).

HW Shown as: 3* Hotel

$45 (plus $10.95 tax = $55.95)

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Complimentary Breakfast

At the minimum, guests receive a free continental breakfast.

Pool(s)

Property features at least one pool area. (Note: This amenity offering may be seasonal. Please check hours/availability directly with the property.)

Fitness Center

Exercise equipment is available for guest use. An additional fee may apply.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment/services.

Laundry Facilities (self-service)

Guests have access to a coin-operated washer/dryer.

The weird thing is that this hotel has a kitchenette, but HW does not note this dead-giveaway feature in their amenities. They show another 2* hotel at a higher price with a kichenette in the amenities. I tried to purchase the Residence Inn again for this weekend, but the price has gone up to $77. It is fluctuating between $79 - 77. Is there a way to purchase this hotel for a low price again? Preferably in the $50's? Otherwise, I may resort to Priceline for Red Lion at the Quay. I'm pretty sure that the Residence Inn is the only hotel with a kitchenette in Vancouver...... Also, any tips for getting into Heathman Lodge for cheap? Thanks in advance for any tips, I will purchase via the affiliate link on this site now on.

-ST

[thereuare]

Thank you for this new hotel to add to our lists.

What is the date of the above stay (which i assume is the date of the additional stay you are trying to get)?

[smarttraveler]

The date of the stay was 5/7/05 (Sat), the dates I am looking to book are 5/13-5/15 (2 nights).

Thanks!

-ST

[thereuare]

The 3* hotel now shown on HOTWIRE doesn't show the Complimentary Breakfast icon... do you still believe that it is the same hotel?

[smarttraveler]

Hummm, good eye. I thought so, but it may be the Heathman Lodge if it is without the breakfast.

I hope they bring back Residence Inn by Marriott.

Thanks, -ST