salomonrobyn Posted January 7, 2013 Report Posted January 7, 2013 Hi,I was looking for a 4* hotel in Coral Gables for 1 night (Feb 26).I really need two beds, since I will be travelling with my brother. Hotwire offers one for $178 with Free Internet, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services; Accessible path, room & bathroom.From the list of hotels at this forum, it seems to me that it is the Mayfair. When I look in other sites (e.g. Expedia), the least expensive rooms on offer from the Mayfair have only 1 king bed, while a room with 2 beds costs about $30 more.So, I'm concerned that if I book this with Hotwire and I'm right and it turns out to be the Mayfair, then they may only willing to offer me a room with 1 King bed, which will not be suitable for this trip.Any comments would be appreciated.
AaronJB Posted January 7, 2013 Report Posted January 7, 2013 Are you searching for 2 adults to get this listing? With HOTWIRE, if you search for 2 people, you will likely get 1 bed. If you search for more than 2 - even if you're only a party of two - you should get some form of bedding for the entire party. That may be two beds, but it may also be 1 + sofabed or other combo. I'd recommend searching for 2 adults and 2 children - if you do, are you still seeing the same listing as above? If not, please provide the amenities showing.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
salomonrobyn Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Posted January 7, 2013 Are you searching for 2 adults to get this listing? With HOTWIRE, if you search for 2 people, you will likely get 1 bed. If you search for more than 2 - even if you're only a party of two - you should get some form of bedding for the entire party. That may be two beds, but it may also be 1 + sofabed or other combo. I'd recommend searching for 2 adults and 2 children - if you do, are you still seeing the same listing as above? If not, please provide the amenities showing.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.Many thanksIn fact, when I ask for rooms for 2 adults & 2 children, this property comes up but at a price $30 higher. This confirms what I thought.Your useful advice has prevented some difficulties, and now I can look at what's on offer with greater confidence.
AaronJB Posted January 8, 2013 Report Posted January 8, 2013 Happy to help! :)Please let us know what you decide and if you have additional questions.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
salomonrobyn Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Posted February 10, 2013 Our plans changed and we had to move our stay to Feb 25 (one night). I used the suggested technique to get two beds (requested 2 adults + 2 children). I got the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables for CAD 178.92 + 33.77. It was described as 4 star with Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access in Coral Gables - Coconut Grove. I did used this site's HOTWIRE link to book it.Many thanks for the valuable advice
thereuare Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 Congratulations on your success! Hope you're pleased with the results and this property works well for your needs this trip.For the future, please change the drop down menu on the top right of HOTWIRE's page to United States and the currency dropdown to US Dollars. Then continue to search HOTWIRE and post to the board in US Dollars so that rates are consistent and not subject to interpretation due to future currency fluctuation. Once you're ready to purchase stay on the US version of their site and simply change the drop down menu to whatever currency you'd like to use and complete your purchase.Also, I believe there may have been more amenities than you listed in your post, which would not have been seen unless you clicked the 'See all' link during the check-out process. Can you please add a reply to this thread confirming if there is also a WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE amenity associated with this property... you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.Thank you for sharing your results and using the HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchase. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
salomonrobyn Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Posted February 10, 2013 Yes, it does list WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE as an amenity. The price in US was $175 + 33.03.
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