Priceline Hotel: 2.5* Montreal (Downtown) Residence Inn

[givingtree]

Hi,

I need a room in Montreal from 8/8 - 8/11. I've tried Priceline but have failed with $75 as my highest 4* bid and $70 as my highest 3* bid.

I think hotwire has the Sheraton Le Center as the 4* at $110 right now, but not sure.

The 3.5* may be Le Cantlie Suites for $101.

The 3* I think is Novotel for $91, but I've read poor reviews on that place.

Are any of these a good deal?

Can one normally negotiate with the hotel for a non-smoking room or is it more take what you get.

I would not be able to handle a smoking room.

Any info appreciated.

Thanks.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

However, if you absolutely can't accept a smoking room the only place you should book is directly thru the hotel's website... all others are just 'requests' (and i've even seen direct bookings not get what was reserved)

If you're willing to go a route other than a direct booking, post the amenties that are associated with the hotel you are considering we will try to help/confirm what you are seeing.

[givingtree]

Hotwire:

4* - Restaurant(s) Pool(s) Fitness Center Spa Services Business Center

3.5* - Suite Boutique Hotel Restaurant(s) Pool(s) Fitness Center Kitchenette Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service)

3* - Airport Shuttle Restaurant(s) Fitness Center

Also, about the smoking room, my question is more aimed at getting a general idea of how successful people are getting a non-smoking room booking through priceline or hotwire with no guarantee.

Thanks

[thereuare]

I would guestimate it at about 85%... if that is a number you're comfortable with let us know and we'll take a look at the above properties.

[givingtree]

I'm comfortable with that number.

Let me know what you think about the options.

I did just find the Omni on Expedia for $109 / night. Could that be a better deal than any of the other options?

[thereuare]

That Expedia deal does look to be the best for your stay.. reviews are good and the price is right.

If you do purchase it please use our Expedia link to begin your purchase.

[givingtree]

Yeah it's a bit more than I wanted to spend though.

I was looking to spend more between $60-$75.

[givingtree]

Are there any discounts like the "giftcard06" for first time Expedia users?

[thereuare]

No discounts for Expedia purchases.

[givingtree]

Actually, while looking over the Hotwire list for the dates that would accomodate my stay, there is a 2* for $44.

I looked at the two 2*'s on the list here and neither look all that bad for $44.

Which one do you think is on Hotwire, Quality Hotel or Quality Inn?

Also, would I maybe get a better value bidding for 2.5* or 2* on priceline?

[givingtree]

I am seriously thinking about snagging the 2* on Hotwire for the dates I need at $44 but I'd like to get an idea of which hotel it is.

From the list on this site it appears that it's either Quality Hotel Downtown or Quality Inn Downtown.

Any idea which one of those two, and is it possible it's another hotel entirely?

Any help would be great.

Thanks.

[givingtree]

Well, after deliberating the options on Hotwire, Priceline, and Expedia, I decided to put in a bid for the 2.5* on Priceline for $60 and won a Residence Inn Montreal Downtown (a Marriott) room with full kitchen.

I'm pretty happy with the results. I wasn't expecting the Residence Inn though b/c it's not on the list on this site under 2.5* Priceline hotels. Worked out well anyway though. Looks like a great location and has free high-speed wireless access!

Thanks for help.

I'll recommend this site in the future.

[thereuare]

Since both hotels look the same (with only one, the same, amenity icon) there is no telling which one it is.

Yes, it can always be a hotel that we don't yet know about.

[thereuare]

Thank you for sharing your win... as that's how new hotels get added to the lists :)

Enjoy your stay.