Hotwire Hotel: 2.5* Grand Rapids (Airport GRR) Ramada Plaza

[Shakerbird]

Tyring to figure out which Grand Rapid Airport hotels these are, dates are 6/18-6/22/2012:

3 Star $51 ($117 elswhere?) amenities: Free parking, pools, shuttle, fitness, business center, restaurant, laundry, high speed internet. 80% recommended

2.5 Star $49 amenities: free parking, complimentary breakfast, pools, shuttle, high speed internet + free internet 85% recommended

Thank you.

[thereuare]

For the 2.5* property if you click the 'See all' link under the amenities do you see more than you've included above?

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[Shakerbird]

I did click the amenities link with my original post and listed ALL amenities for the two properties. Let me know your best guess? Tks

[thereuare]

For the 2.5* property if you click the 'See all' link under the amenities do you see more than you've included above?

There is no Laundry amenity listed?? If not, are you searching for more than one room or for something other than the default 2adults/0children?

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[Shakerbird]

There is no Laundry amenity listed?? If not, are you searching for more than one room or for something other than the default 2adults/0children?

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

OK, YES there is a laundry facilities (self service) amenity listed - which I must have left out. I searched for 2 adults + 1 child. BTW - trip advisor lists this property as 3.5/5. So was initially thinking Clarion, but now thinking maybe Fairfield inn??? Thank you.

[thereuare]

Neither of these properties have been reported to the board 'as-is'. The amenities for the 3* are quite common and i think the Hilton, Crowne Plaza and Ramada are all likely possibilities for this one (although i'd slightly favor the Ramada vs. the other two... but really not certain). Best guess for the 2.5* would be the Best Western Hospitality Hotel.

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Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[Shakerbird]

Still haven't booked as not that excited about the potential HOTWIRE choices. Rec'd a $10 per night bid coupon from PRICELINE that expires today. If memory is correct, you get to use once then it dissolves. I previously bid $48 with a $5.00 per night PRICELINE coupon for this trip, but my bids were rejected for a 3 star. Can you help by suggesting what bid anoumt or strategy I should submit with my new $10 coupon. In a perfect world, I would only spend $200 total for the 4 nights. Max I am willing to bid is $60. Thanks. Hopefully you can respond before the coupon expires at midnight tonight.

[Shakerbird]

I went ahead and bid with no luck. I bid $55 with the $10 coupon for $65 bid total per night. I'll post back what we eventually wind up booking. Thank you.

[thereuare]

Which zone(s) and star level did you bid?

A reminder that you can still use bonus money along with the board's link as follows:

1) click the bonus money link and enter your email to deposit the bonus cash into your account

2) close the current browser

3) use a link on the board to access PRICELINE

4) go to the MY PROFILE >> MY REWARDS link at the top right of their home page

5) use the bonus money link in the MY REWARDS section of your profile (not a link from an email) and bid as usual

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

Thank you.

[Shakerbird]

Which zone(s) and star level did you bid?

A reminder that you can still use bonus money along with the board's link as follows:

1) click the bonus money link and enter your email to deposit the bonus cash into your account

2) close the current browser

3) use a link on the board to access PRICELINE

4) go to the MY PROFILE >> MY REWARDS link at the top right of their home page

5) use the bonus money link in the MY REWARDS section of your profile (not a link from an email) and bid as usual

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

Thank you.

I just tried unsuccesfully bidding again today, with a change of dates and $10 coupon (another one I found in my rewards) for $68 3 star - Grand Rapids Airport. I was only allowed to use the coupon once, so I didn't rebid.

[Shakerbird]

Was just succesful using Priceline at $40 (no coupon) for a 2.5 Star Hotel - RAMADA. Not that excited but it fits my budget and has a pool for my kid. I'll try to do a review once we return. I did use your link to log onto PRICELINE.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

While perhaps not your first choice of hotel in this zone, glad to see you found something within your budget and that it has the amenities that work well for your family.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.