nik01 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 4* Seaworld I-drive South, 5/13-19, $92/nightListed amenities are:Resort1 BDRM suiteLaundry in roomchildren's activityfitness centerpool(s)restaurantsbusiness centerhigh speed internetgolf nearbykitchenettecondotennis nearbyI'm pretty sure it's the Sheraton Vistana Villages, but would love confirmation. My other question is do you have to pay additional resort fess when you use hotwire or priceline? I can't tell.Thanks. Link to comment
tae Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Anytime we have stayed in a "resort" there has been a fee that is not posted with any bidding. The fee amount is given upon check in. I understand it can range even with consumer to consumer. We have paid resort fees anywhere from ten to 25 per night depending on the hotel and amenities you receive with resort. In my opinion, this is how some resorts get away with such low bids. Just my own thoughts. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding! Please start by reading your messages and clicking each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links... then reply to this thread and we'll have a look at your post above. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
nik01 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Tae, thanks for your response. Expedia doesn't list any additional fees, but Travelocity and hotels.com do.Thereyouare, done. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 My guess would be the Sheraton Vistana.Resort fees are not included in PRICELINE or HOTWIRE rates - they are paid at check-in. On HOTWIRE, if you click "see details" to go to the detail page, then scroll down to the bottom there is a "Know Before You Go" section that should list *approximate* resort fee.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
nik01 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 We ended up going with another property, will post separately. Thanks for all your assistance. Link to comment
nik01 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 4* Lake Buena Vista Resort Village and SpaAmenities: Condo, Resort, 2BR, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, 24hr Front Desk, Free Parking, Kitchen, Laundry (in room), SpaUsed your HOTWIRE link. Thanks to all the information on this site, I was reasonably certain of the identity before booking. Seems to get good reviews on Trip Advisor, pleased with the price, I hope it works out. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Congrats on your success. :)Nice deal for this Orlando resort! Glad you are satisfied with the result.Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
dahl Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 We booked the same way that you did on the above HOTWIRE links and are staying at this resort the week before you in early May. According to our research this property has a very good rating. Each unit is an apartment as such w 2 BR's a living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry and balcony. The booking price is not the total price as I am under the impression that they charge a resort fee of $15 per night and maybe even an internet fee as well. Does anybody know for sure? I expect that with a 4* rating the accommodations will be decent. On a separate note, I distrust the Hotwire ratings as some hotels hire outside firms who pay individuals $5 for writing a favorable review. This can stack the deck and make a 2* hotel into a 4* property. We haven't gotten burned so far as we do our homework before booking and the good folks (and forum owners) here, by sharing info, are very helpful. Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 On a separate note, I distrust the Hotwire ratings as some hotels hire outside firms who pay individuals $5 for writing a favorable review. This can stack the deck and make a 2* hotel into a 4* property.As far as i know, HOTWIRE only accepts reviews from guests who have purchased a hotel thru their service (either the opaque or retail side) which therefore helps keep the reviews from 'trusted' sources. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
dahl Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 You are probably correct but HOTWIRE also references Trip Advisor for ratings so that's where I base my comments. However, we have been using PRICELINE / HOTWIRE for several years now and have only been disappointed once at a hotel in Carlisle, PA. It was rated 3*s but it was a generous two at best. There are in fact services that help boost hotel ratings but a bit of checking beforehand and with the help of this forum we usually score something very good to excellent. In the case of the referenced resort we booked a very nice 2 bedroom, 1080 sq ft condo for $94 /night. We will write a review after our stay. Link to comment
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