gozalyn Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 We'll be visiting Sea World and we have stayed in Mission Valley Hotel Circle in the past, but it's too expensive this time around. Found a hotel in Shelter Island Point Loma area that doesn't look to be too far. Any ideas which hotel this is? Should I be concerned only 45% recommended? Thanks!Price - $68/nightDates - 7/25-27AmenitiesShuttleBreakfastPoolBusiness CenterLaundry45% recommended in Hotwire reviews Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 By itself the 45% recommended raise a very bright red flag, but in combination with the 2.5/5.0 Tripadvisor rating it is likely something i would avoid if possible unless you had no other options.This property has not yet been reported to the board, but my guess would be the Quality Inn Airport-Sea World.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Colfax Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Do you require two beds? If not you might win something near SeaWorld for $68 or less by bidding on PRICELINE. Possible options include:3*/2.5* Point Loma-Shelter Island-Old Town2.5* Coastal3*/2.5* Hotel Circle-Mission Valley WestIf you're interested in any of these someone can suggest a bidding strategy. Link to comment
gozalyn Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 2 beds aren't an absolute requirement, but would be nice. Sure, I'm open to Priceline. Ideally the hotel would have a pool since my daughter would love to swim and I know that's a risk for choosing Priceline. Please let me know a bidding strategy. Thanks so much! Link to comment
gozalyn Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Hi,We're looking to visit Sea World on 7/27 and it doesn't look like Hotwire is cheap enough so they suggested Priceline. Colfax suggested:3*/2.5* Point Loma-Shelter Island-Old Town2.5* Coastal3*/2.5* Hotel Circle-Mission Valley WestIf you're interested in any of these someone can suggest a bidding strategy.We'd like to stay below $65-ish. Can someone please help suggest a bidding strategy? Ideally, the hotel would have a pool - my daughter really loves to swim. Thanks! Link to comment
Colfax Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Two beds aren't guaranteed on Priceline, and neither is a pool. Most hotels in San Diego will have a pool, and a lot of families stay in the three zones I mentioned; so the hotels in those zones tend to have a lot of two-bed rooms, and a pool.The odds of getting two beds and pool are in your favor then, at least compared to some other zones like Gaslamp. Still, two beds and/or a pool are never guaranteed on Priceline, and you'll be taking some risk. Hotwire has a 3* in Sea World-Mission Bay-Shelter Island zone for $94 with two beds guaranteed (I searched on 2 adults/1 child), and a POOL icon, among others. It looks like a match for the Wyndham Garden.Smokefree, Pool, Restaurant, Business, Laundry, Highspeed.Does this interest you at $94 with two bed and pool guaranteed? Or would you rather take the bed/pool risk and try for a lower rate on Priceline? If so let us know your bidding limit and someone will suggest a strategy. If you want to go the Priceline route I'll suggest trying up to $70 for 3* in Point Loma and Hotel Circle zones first, or up to $60 for 2.5*.Please use these HOTWIRE and PRICELINE links for your purchases. Link to comment
gozalyn Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I just tried $60 for 2.5 stars in Point Loma and also for Hotel Circle - Mission Valley West, but got rejected. Any thoughts? Link to comment
Colfax Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I would try $55 for 2.5* in Coastal. Add Hotel Circle and bid $60.Add Point Loma and bid $65.Please start with this PRICELINE link.Good luck! Link to comment
gozalyn Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Nope, no luck - tried exactly as you suggested. What should I try for tomorrow? Thanks again for your help. Link to comment
Colfax Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I'll get back to you later today, gozalyn.Are you flying into San Diego or driving? If you're driving from what direction? The answer might affect my suggestions. Link to comment
gozalyn Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Driving from LA. We'd like to stay close to Sea World so that we can go to the hotel for afternoon nap and then return back afterwards. Should I just try again tomorrow and increase everything by $5 and see if we can get a nearby hotel for $70? Link to comment
Colfax Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Yes, if you're willing to raise your limit to $70 I would try that first. $70 for 2.5* in Coastal, Point Loma, and Hotel Circle.Usually I'd suggest bidding to $70 for 3* first; then for 2.5*--to get the nicest hotel you can for the money. But I understand budget is important on this trip, so I'm suggesting to skip 3* because a 2.5* in those zones is more likely to have free parking and possibly free breakfast.I asked which direction you were driving from because Sorrento Mesa zone can be a good value for budget oriented visitors. All the reported 3* hotels have free parking in Sorrento Mesa, and three of four have free breakfast. It's also a zone where people have reported good luck getting two beds.Sorrento Mesa's 14 miles from SeaWorld though, freeway miles, and you'll be passing close to it when you drive from LA. Sorrento Mesa could be a good backup if your $70 bids near SeaWorld don't work.Please start your bids with this PRICELINE link and let us know how it goes. Good luck! Link to comment
gozalyn Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I tried $70 for Hotel Circle West with no luck, but added Point Loma and got the 2.5 star Mission Inn Old Town San Diego - 3900 Old Town Avenue. It says it has breakfast and a pool, close to Sea World and with pretty good reviews so we're quite pleased. Thanks again for your help! Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see your pleased with the results and while not the first zone you chose, that this will work well for your needs this trip.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and helping us update the Priceline Hotel List with the new name for this property.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Colfax Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 This is the former Holiday Inn Express Old Town.Regular rate is $127, so you got some nice savings. This hotel charges the same for one bed or two, which is a good sign for getting your two-bed request honored. Good luck.Looks like Mission Inn charges for parking but on TripAdvisor several commented that they found free street parking nearby.Have fun at SeaWorld! Link to comment
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