relaxing41 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I used Express Deals: not sure if u have these seperated in a differnt area or not but sure would be helpful; the adverticementwent like this:Bradley Intl Airport - Windsor Vicinity (BDL) Area$97 similar hotels+$34per nightMap itThis Hotel has: Free Breakfast | Free Internet | Indoor or Outdoor Pool | Free Parking | Restaurant | Airport Shuttle | Business Center | Fitness CenterBed choice availableSince it gave me a bed choice instead of taking a regular single or 2 queen beds for $34 I took the Kin suite for $40.I was hoping to get the Candelwood suites but that is the chance u take. Anther reason why posting these would be a good idea so we can figure out what they are offering. Sometimes they change so quickly that by the time I press the accept button I get rejected as the price is not being offered anymore but the hotels generally are the same as long as the description is the same; same as Hotwire if u ask me. what do u think of this or has anyone else mentioned this already???2 nights at $34 would have been 86.26 but at $40 it was $100.18 (two nights) the rest of the ammenities shown after clicking the first ad goes like this$34per night One King Bed No Smoking Free High Speed Wireless 27 Inch Tv $34per night Two Queen Beds No Smoking Free High Speed Wireless 27 Inch Tv $34per night Two Queen Beds Smoking Room Free High Speed Wireless 27 Inch Tv $40per night One King Bed No Smoking Junior Suite Free High Speed WirelessGuaranteed Amenities: Free BreakfastFree InternetIndoor or Outdoor PoolFree ParkingRestaurantAirport ShuttleBusiness CenterFitness Center Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Congratulations on your success! While not the hotel you were hoping for, looks like the price is right and you're able to make this work for your needs.We are working on an interface so that users can add their Express Deals to the board just as they currently do for PRICELINE bidding and HOTWIRE purchases.Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
relaxing41 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 upon checking out I was given the lower rate of $34 since at no time during my stay were any junior suites available - though i don't know how that can be since there were hardly any people there!! The front desk clerk rebilled my charges at the lower rate but since it was prepaid by priceline i doubt they plan on giving me the difference. Its only $12 but it is the point of not getting what I asked for and being charged for a better room and not getting it so i might just call them and see what they say; what do you think? Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Yes, i would contact PRICELINE but you'll need to be very specific that you purchased an EXPRESS DEAL with BED CHOICE option (as it wouldn't surprise me if your first telling of the situation gets you a "bed type is not guaranteed" response)I wouldn't ask for anything specific at first, simply stating that "you didn't get the more expensive room type you reserved" and see what they offer you... $12 ($6/nite x 2 nites) is what you're likely entitled to (imo), but a $25 credit for a future purchase may be better for both you and PRICELINE. (if they offer something less than $12 worth of value to you then i would ask for $12 credited back to your credit card)Good luck and let us know what happens. 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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