Hotwire Hotel: 5* Florence (Central) Montebello Splendid Florence

[Snuffleupagus]

I originally was using Priceline and was bidding in $5 increment starting at $150 for the 5* category. (I normally go for 4* but from what I've read here and experienced booking a 4* in Rome thru Hotwire, it's just not worth it.) I got to $220 before I decided to hold off and wait until the travel date got closer (I was booking more than a month out and Hotwire was offering $240). I looked at Hotwire this morning and saw the $196 so I tried Priceline at $180 and $190 and didn't get it.

Booked thru Hotwire and got the Montebello Splendid - which looks like a great hotel! There is a dark side to the story though, you can book thru the hotel website and pay only ~$5 more per night + ForEx fees. So... what looked like a great deal, is in the end only so-so.

Again, Italy is a sketchy place to do Priceline or Hotwire.

Cheers.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Can you please add a reply to this thread with the amenities shown before your purchase... you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.

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

Enjoy your stay.