wanderingviolet Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 We will be staying for 1 night on 9/15 and these are the following Hotwire deals I've found. Any assistance is appreciated!1. $156 River North 4* 90% approval Indoor pool(s) Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access 2.$202 River North 4.5* 90% approval Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access Spa Services Accessible for the blind <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Roll-in shower 3. $236 Water Tower 4.5* 90% approval Indoor pool(s) Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Bathroom has a roll-in shower
AaronJB Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 Please provide a follow-up for your prior DC Hotwire thread (post what you decided for that stay within that thread, then reply to this thread and we would be happy to try to ID the above listings.Additionally, for the second and third listings above, please provide the complete amenity set (including the accessible amenities.)Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
wanderingviolet Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Posted August 21, 2012 I updated my previous post and now when I check Hotwire I now have a fourth option1. $156 River North 4* 90% RecommendIndoor pool(s)Smoke Free RoomsFitness CenterPool(s)Restaurant(s)Business CenterHigh-Speed Internet Access2.$202 River North 4.5* 90% RecommendFitness CenterRestaurant(s)Business CenterLaundry Facilities (self-service)High-Speed Internet AccessSpa ServicesAccessible for the blindAccessible for the deafFree InternetAccessible path of travelIn-room accessibilityAccessible bathroomHandicapped parkingRoll-in shower3. $212 Water Tower 4.5* 95% RecommendIndoor pool(s)Smoke Free RoomsFitness CenterRestaurant(s)Business CenterHigh-Speed Internet AccessAccessible for the blindAccessible for the deafFree InternetAccessible path of travelIn-room accessibilityAccessible bathroomRoll-in shower4.$184 Water Tower 4* 95% RecommendBoutique HotelSmoke Free RoomsFitness CenterRestaurant(s)Business CenterHigh-Speed Internet AccessTennis NearbySpa ServicesAccessible for the blindAccessible for the deafAccessible path of travelIn-room accessibilityAccessible bathroomHandicapped parkingRoll-in shower
AaronJB Posted August 21, 2012 Report Posted August 21, 2012 4.5* Mag Mile-River North - Likely James4.5* Mag Mile N - Water Tower - are you still seeing indoor pool? If so, how many people are you searching for?4* Mag Mile River N - Likely Sheraton4* Mag Mile N - Water Tower - Would be a possible match for MileNorth Hotel.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
wanderingviolet Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Posted August 21, 2012 4.5* Mag Mile-River North - Likely James4.5* Mag Mile N - Water Tower - are you still seeing indoor pool? If so, how many people are you searching for?4* Mag Mile River N - Likely Sheraton4* Mag Mile N - Water Tower - Would be a possible match for MileNorth Hotel.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.For 4.5* Mag Mile N - Water Tower I am no longer seeing indoor pool. We are searching for 2 people
thereuare Posted August 21, 2012 Report Posted August 21, 2012 I am currently seeing Indoor Pool for the 4.5* Water Tower listing and my best guess for this would be the Omni.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know whatever you decide to do for this stay or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
wanderingviolet Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Posted August 21, 2012 I'm still getting no pool for 4.5* Water Tower. Also there is now a 5* option for $378. Would the opaque options correspond with the published rate hotels Hotwire has for a specific area? If that's the case the 4.5* Water Tower could be the Sofitel and the 5* could be the 4 Seasons or Waldorf Astoria. I certainly would not mind the splurge for either of those properties.
AaronJB Posted August 21, 2012 Report Posted August 21, 2012 The regular rate side and opaque side of HOTWIRE differ, and the regular side is not an indicator of the inventory of the discount side. I'm seeing a 5* in the Mag Mile North-Water Tower area, with the only amenities as pool and free internet. The Park Hyatt, Four Seasons, Waldorf, Ritz and Peninsula would be possibilities in terms of star rating and pool. There is a 4.5/5 tripadvisor rating on the detail page, which would narrow it down (although not guaranteed, as the TA ratings on HOTWIRE are not updated live) to the Ritz, Four Seasons and Park Hyatt. All three of those properties offer free wifi. Any of the 5 *could* be a possibility, but those three (Ritz, Four Seasons and Park Hyatt) would appear to be the most likely of the bunch.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
wanderingviolet Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Posted August 23, 2012 Booked 4* Westin River North for $176, going for $259 on other websites. I understand there is a convention in town.
AaronJB Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Did you book via HOTWIRE or PRICELINE? If HOTWIRE, please provide the complete list of amenities that were showing with the listing (this information is available under the trip information in your HOTWIRE account.)This Westin is - I think - one of the nicest 4*'s in the city, and superbly located on the river, near the River North area (which has quite a bit in terms of restaurants/nightlife.)I'll also suggest trying to ask for a room on the South face of the building. HOTWIRE and PRICELINE reservations are not eligible for upgrades, but the river view rooms provide such nice views that I think it's worth asking.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
wanderingviolet Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Posted August 23, 2012 I did book with Hotwire the amenities for the Westin River North were Smoke Free Rooms,Fitness Center,Restaurant(s),Business Center,High-Speed Internet Access
wanderingviolet Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Posted August 23, 2012 Oh, for what its worth I got different options on Hotwire when checking from my work computer vs home computer
AaronJB Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Thank you for the follow-up. This is definitely a nice Westin property, and there's a wealth of various restaurants within easy walking distance. Let us know if you have any city questions.Enjoy your stay.
wanderingviolet Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Posted August 23, 2012 I'd certainly appreciate any restaurant or activity recs. We're an active couple in our mid 30s, foodies and love exploring an area. 9/15 is open, 9/16 my aunt is taking the family on a Lake Michigan brunch cruise to celebrate her 40th anniversary.
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