BabyCougar31 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hello, There is a four star hotel listed on Hotwire with these dates for $125 but included with the amenities set is, pet friendly, and that seems to be solely listed for the Westin which I'm not absolutely against but I would definitely prefer the Aruba Marriott so it looks like Priceline is my best bet for a decent deal. I don't think I've seen anyone state this property has been won on Hotwire but I could be wrong. Is it better to bid for 4* only and not add resorts to the process? Is there anyway to exclude the Renaissance from becoming a possibility when bidding on Priceline? If there really isn't a way to up my chances for this property I may just pay full price to avoid the Renaissance and Westin.Not a new member, checked my messages and I'm using the HOTWIRE and PRICELINE links listed on this site. Thanks Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Pet friendly was only introduced as an amenity about a week or so ago, so as hotels are reported with it the lists are being updated.Both services really require some degree of flexibility; if you bid for a 4* in an area, you can get upgraded to the resort level. There is no way to avoid a particular property or target a particular property. HOTWIRE (generally) only shows one listing per star rating for each set of dates; it may not be the one you are looking for and information associated with listings can always change.Please provide the full list of amenities showing with the HOTWIRE listing and we would be happy to take a look and offer our thoughts.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
BabyCougar31 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Pet friendly was only introduced as an amenity about a week or so ago, so as hotels are reported with it the lists are being updated.Both services really require some degree of flexibility; if you bid for a 4* in an area, you can get upgraded to the resort level. There is no way to avoid a particular property or target a particular property. HOTWIRE (generally) only shows one listing per star rating for each set of dates; it may not be the one you are looking for and information associated with listings can always change.Please provide the full list of amenities showing with the HOTWIRE listing and we would be happy to take a look and offer our thoughts.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.Ok thank you very much for the information :) Here is the complete amenity list. Any further assistance would be greatly appreciatedLocation: Palm Beach -Oranjestad, ArubaStar rating: 4-starCheck-in date: Wed, Oct 30Check-out date: Sat, Nov 2Amenities: See all amenitiesPrice summaryHotelRate per night: $125.00Nights: 3Rooms: 1Tax recovery charges& fees: $97.76Subtotal: $472.76Trip total: $472.76Prices are in US Dollar (USD) ResortFree ParkingFree InternetPet FriendlyBeachfront PropertyCasinoFitness CenterPool(s)Restaurant(s)Business CenterLaundry Facilities (self service)High-Speed Internet AccessGolf NearbyTennis NearbySpa ServicesAccessible for the blindAccessible Path of TravelIn-Room AccessibilityHandicapped Parking Link to comment
AaronJB Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 This listing has not yet been ID'd, but I'd guess this is a new amenity set for the Westin.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
BabyCougar31 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 This listing has not yet been ID'd, but I'd guess this is a new amenity set for the Westin.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.That's what I figured. Thank you! Could you please also help me identify this 3.5 star on HOTWIRE, same dates for $96 night. 80% recommended 3.5-star Hotel in Palm Beach - Oranjestad, Aruba ResortBeachfront PropertyFitness CenterPool(s) Restaurant(s)Business CenterLaundry Facilities (self-service)High-Speed Internet AccessGolf NearbyTennis NearbySpa ServicesChildren's Activity Program Link to comment
yellowdog Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 BabyCougar31I'm sorry to say that a 3.5* property with this amenitie combo has not yet been reported/ID'd to the board. And i don't know the area well enough to take an educated guess for this. But it looks lika a new or re-rated hotel. Let us know how we can help you further.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Yellowdog. Link to comment
BabyCougar31 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 *sigh* I was hoping for the Marriott Stellaris and willing to pay full price but my travel companion prefers to find the cheapest deal possible so this is what we ended up with after NYOP on Priceline. Its beachfront which is always nice and Aruba will be lovely in general but their rooms need serious updating! Property is old, drab and boring compared to most other 4 star hotels on the island. Really dont think the Westin should continue to be listed in the 4 star category. Anywho here's my win :) Ended up being $393 after taxes and fees. I'm lowering my expectations so I can just enjoy the decent deal and not be nit pickyDates should be listed as October 30th - November 2nd Link to comment
yellowdog Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 BabyCougar31Thanks for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding :) Sorry to see that you didn't get the Marriott. But we hope that you'll enjoy your stay anyway.Yellowdog. Link to comment
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