Hotwire Hotel: Help ID Carlsbad area 4*

[spederson]

Hi, I'm wondering if you have any ideas about this one, showing at $159/night:

4* Carlsbad area hotel

3/28-3/30

Resort

Pool(s)

Golf nearby

Smoke free rooms

Restaurant(s)

Tennis nearby

Fitness centre

Business centre

Thanks!

[AaronJB]

This amenity set has not yet been reported to the board, but my guess would be the Sheraton with a new/previously unseen smoke-free icon.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[spederson]

Thanks so much! Interesting, the Sheraton is listed as 3.5* on Priceline. At any rate, $159 is not looking like a wildly exciting deal...I am considering Priceline, but what with all the resort fees and parking and breakfast, etc, I'm also trying to find any possible deals for West Inn and Suites, as it seems to be much more highly rated than either the Sheraton or Grand Pacific and has a lot of nice extras. We're planning of a day relaxing around the pool, beach, room, and then Legoland the next (crossing fingers for weather). The Legoland travel site is actually offering a 10% nightly discount at the West. I think I'll call the hotel directly, as they say they have a rate guarantee and then I can cancel without a charge if something goes haywire with the trip.

I have two more segments still to book, 2-3 nights further down the coast (I am trying to find a cottage vacation rental in La Jolla, without too much luck so far). Any recommendations gratefully accepted for one parent travelling with two under-8s! There is a place in Ocean Beach but what I've read of the area seems rather mixed. Then probably somewhere in town or near the airport.

I expect to Priceline at least one or two hotels on either end of the trip, so will go through the links here/post the details! Thanks!

[thereuare]

Make sure you inquire the terms of the 'rate guarantee' as it may just match the rate you find for their property and not allow for cancellations.

For help with the other legs of your trip please start a NEW TOPIC for each stay and include the city, zone, star rating and dates you'll be trying for.

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

[spederson]

FYI, the West cheerfully matched the 10% off rate I'd found elsewhere, with their regular cancellation policy in place (3 days' notice no charge)!

[AaronJB]

Thank you for closing the thread. Enjoy your stay.