Hotwire Hotel: 3* Philadelphia (Concordville-Glen Mills) Holiday Inn Express

[HoosierYankee]

I've reviewed the postings regarding this areas hotels and it looked like I could secure a 3* hotel in the $45-60 range. I started my bidding for 2 rooms at $50 for a 3* hotel for one night, June 8, but was unsuccessful, then submitted a bid of $55 and then $60 and both of those were also unsuccessful. Are these bids being unsuccessful because of the 2 rooms or should I continue increasing my bid? Any other suggestions? Were planning on spending the day at Winterthur so I'd like to be close to the property. Thanks.

[dahammer]

its possible that mid week stays in the Wilmington-Brandywine zone may be higher because of business travelers, the lowest 3* on HOTWIRE is $97. Also, what are the dates of these $50 wins? Rates are date specific. I would continue to bid each day up to your maximum budget.

[HoosierYankee]

There was a $42 win rate for 7/29-30 on PRICELINE.

[thereuare]

There was a $42 win rate for 7/29-30 on PRICELINE.

Not only is this a weekend nite (see dahammer's comments above regarding midweek vs. weekend nites in this area) but the property that user won was the Courtyard... search that same property for your dates and you'll see they're sold-out. Not only does this make your winning this hotel (at all) much less likely, but it's also likely indicative of high demand for the area, which typically means it would also require a higher then usual bid to be successful.

What is the best rate you're able to find at an acceptable property thru conventional booking channels?

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

[HoosierYankee]

The Days Inn Wilmington Newark is offering a special non-refundable rate of $59 and the next best rate is a Quality Inn at $82 both for a standard double. These came off Hotels.com.

[thereuare]

If the Days Inn works for your needs i would take that as i don't think you're going to come close to that rate at a 3* property.

If you don't go with PRICELINE or HOTWIRE, please use this Hotels.com link (or in our support page) to begin your purchase.

Let us know what you ultimately decide to do for this stay or if we can be of further help.

[dahammer]

you might consider the Chadds Ford, PA area , its a short drive to Winterthur. If you are in this area, you might want to think about visiting Longwood Gardens as well.

[HoosierYankee]

you might consider the Chadds Ford, PA area , its a short drive to Winterthur. If you are in this area, you might want to think about visiting Longwood Gardens as well.

I booked a 3* hotel (Holiday Inn Express) for $78 in Glen Mills, PA which I will post over on the PA forum board.

[HoosierYankee]

Holiday Inn Express - Concordville - Glen Mills, PA

Dates - 6/8 -9, 2011

Amenities:

Smoke Free Rooms

Complimentary Breakfast

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

Laundry Facilities (self-service)

High-Speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Hope this was the hotel you were hoping for and that this property works well for your needs this trip.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

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

Enjoy your stay.