Hotwire Hotel: Hotwire - Secret Hotel - Downtown/Town Lake 3.5*

[nick2]

Looking to book a hotel in Austin for the nights of June 8 and 9, 2012. Priceline bids at 2* have not been accepted up to $131, 3 and 3.5* have not been accepted up to $151, and 4* has not been accepted up to $161, all over multiple days of bidding. I am now looking at "secret" hotels through Hotwire. Hotwire lists a 3.5* in Austin Downtown/Town Lake area for $168.00 per night. The amenities listed are as follows:

Amenities:

Boutique Hotel, Smoke Free Rooms, Restaurant(s), High-Speed Internet Access, Spa Services

From this list and the Hotwire hotel list on this site, it would appear that this is the Driskill Hotel, but I'm kind of new to this. Is there anyone more familiar with how this works or the Austin area that can help confirm? The Driskill is currently going for $299/night so this is an acceptable deal to me.

Thanks in advance,

Nick

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

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[nick2]

Checked it out, thank you. I'll be sure to use the links when booking. Any help you can provide is much appreciated.

Thanks,

Nick

[thereuare]

If you run your HOTWIRE search again and click the 'See all' link under the amenities, do you see more than what you've included above?

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[nick2]

Yes under "more details" the following amenities are listed:

3.5-star Hotel in Downtown Austin and Town Lake

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Boutique Hotel

Property offers a distinctive, unique or eclectic atmosphere. Many boutique hotels are smaller, hip properties in an urban setting, or renovated hotels with historical flair.

Smoke Free Rooms

Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Spa Services

Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.

In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible common areas

[thereuare]

Best guess for this one is a new amenity set for the Mansion at Judges' Hill.

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Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[nick2]

Thanks, I will not be booking this deal due to the likelihood of it being the Mansion at Judges Hill. I will look for other properties closer to downtown and start new threads as needed.

[AaronJB]

Please keep us updated and keep all posts regarding this stay within this thread.

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Let us know whatever you decide to do for this trip.