loulou630 Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 I'm looking to book an all inclusive hotel in Cozumel in late October. I'm a first timer to Hotwire, but it seems to be the best deal and for once, I'm not being too picky about where I stay. My question it, is it usually the rule of thumb that the room you're buying on hotwire is the lowest category room that's offered at the resort? Or sometimes do you luck out and it could be for a higher category room?? Or do you just have to bat your eyes at the check in desk and ask for an upgrade?? Also - Its the beginning of August and I'm looking to go in late October - what do the experts out there say about when I should book? I'm currently looking at a 3* (which I think Is the El Coz) for $109/night for 2 people or a 4* (which I think is the Grand) for $142 a night for 2 people. Should I grab it now or wait?? Thoughts??THANK YOU! Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!What are the actual dates of your stay?How do those rates compare to the best rates you can get for these properties elsewhere? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
loulou630 Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 October 27-31, 2005When I posted the other day, price was $109/night on Hotwire, today it is $111.I was also finding $190 the cheapest at El Coz the other day, today I found $168 for a garden room. I don't know - I guess its really not that much of a discount. Thoughts? Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hotel is $168 and Hotwire is $110... over $50/day savings x 4 nites = $200+Certainly seems like decent savings to me. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
loulou630 Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Any thoughts on my original questions at the first part of the post? Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Most Priceline (and Hotwire) rooms are booked "Run of House" which means that they are assigned based upon what is available at time of check-in. So much of room selection depends upon hotel occupancy levels, the mood of the desk clerk at time of check-in, availability of rooms that are clean, etc, etc. You may very well get a high floor with a picture perfect view of the ocean, but i don't think that is something you should expect when using Priceilne or Hotwire.There is also an interesting thread on TIPPING which has worked for many people (which i suspect may work in Mexico better than other places... although in Mexico it may be a bit harder to make sure you are tipping the right person) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
loulou630 Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Have explored hotwire, but also wanted to look into Priceline. Want an all-inclusive hotel in Cozumel - Oct 27-31. I don't see where you can tell Priceline that you want all inclusive - which makes the pricing very different. Just seems different than on hotwire where you can pick it. Any input on how/if I can get that narrow via Priceline or is hotwire my best option?Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Priceline does not offer all-inclusive in the opaque hotel product. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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