kadwell Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I'm wanting to bid on a hotel in downtown Chicago for a girl's weekend next weekend (Aug 19-21). Would Priceline or Hotwire be a better option? Is one or the other better for likely hotel selection? I've checked the list already. Price is not critical - looking to spend $80-$140 on 4* or above. Parking isn't needed. Thanks! :) Link to comment
AaronJB Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)In terms of HOTWIRE or PRICELINE - how many are in your party? If you are only looking for 2 people/1 bed, then PRICELINE would be a better option.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 HOTWIRE gives you the ability to take a guess as to what hotel you may receive before your purchase as well as the amenities offered by the hotel, but usually costs a little more then PRICELINE.So if having a guess at the hotel (and thus the location within the zone), or the amenities offered (if you want to ensure the hotel has a pool, offers a complimentary breakfast, etc) the HOTWIRE can be a better option... if price is the most important factor and you're able to accept a hotel anywhere within the shaded boundary of the zone, then PRICELINE can be a better option.One other difference, as noted above, is that PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, whereas HOTWIRE enables you to search for up to quad occupancy.For a further discussion on this topic see this thread: I've Never Used Priceline or Hotwire.Please read your messages, then click these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links, and let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
kadwell Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 OK, thanks. I will try PRICELINE I've used both before, just not in awhile, so I didn't know if HOTWIRE might have some advantages. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Please read your messages, then click these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links,..2x Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
kadwell Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 ELP - NMA-water tower-gold coast, 4*, Aug 19-22$153/nightSmoke freeFitness centerBusiness centerRestaurantHigh speed internetRecommended by 75%Any ideas? Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.Please click this HOTWIRE link and reply to this thread, we'll then have a look at the offer above. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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