Hotwire Hotel: Priceline Help for Room Near Legoland, CA

[Cwalkin]

My family of three (me, wife, and 6 year old) are traveling to Carlsbad CA to visit legoland on 6/1-6/2. I've already bid on rooms but to no avail. Can you offer any bidding assistance or advise if I should use Hotwire instead? Used priceline before, but never used Hotwire before. Here are my losing bids so far:

$115 for 4-star in Escondido-Vista, Del Mar-Rancho Santa Fe, North County Coastal, Oceanside-Carlsbad

[thereuare]

Please follow-up your previous Priceline California thread with whatever you ended up doing for that trip, then reply to this thread and we'll reply/comment on your trip above.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Thanks.

[Cwalkin]

Please follow-up your previous Priceline California thread with whatever you ended up doing for that trip, then reply to this thread and we'll reply/comment on your trip above.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Thanks.

Done

[yellowdog]

Cwalkin

We have an additional question for you in your previous Hotwire Pismo Beach thread

Yellowdog.

Please use the board's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your purchases and searches

[Cwalkin]

Done :)

[thereuare]

For your Hotwire Pismo Beach thread can you please just add the amenities that are showing when you view your purchase thru the MY ACCOUNT link at HOTWIRE's home page.

In regards to your Legoland trip above, note that PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request. While this area is used to accommodating families and most hotels likely have a 'good' number of rooms with more than one bed, the risk would be lower then in a large city such as NYC or Chicago where rooms are notoriously small and many hotels have a high percentage of rooms with only one bed, it would still be a risk that you'd need to accept if using PRICELINE. If this is not an acceptable risk then HOTWIRE would be a better option as they allow you to search for up to quad occupancy and ensure sleeping accommodations for everyone you include in your search (although this usually means two beds, the second 'bed' could be a sofabed, rollaway, etc)

Please conclude your previous Pismo Beach thread, then based upon the occupancy issue above reply here as to which service you'd like to move forward with (PRICELINE or HOTWIRE), and we'll take it from there.

Thanks.

[Cwalkin]

Done

[thereuare]

Thanks for the additional follow-up to your previous thread. :)

...based upon the occupancy issue above reply here as to which service you'd like to move forward with...

???

[Cwalkin]

I suppose the best bet is to go with HOTWIRE in this case

[thereuare]

If you search HOTWIRE for 2adults/1child for your dates is there anything that appears within your desired star rating and budget? If so, what are the complete list of amenities that are associated with the hotel offered?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Cwalkin]

If you search HOTWIRE for 2adults/1child for your dates is there anything that appears within your desired star rating and budget? If so, what are the complete list of amenities that are associated with the hotel offered?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Ok, here is option 1) a 4-star hotel in Carlsbad for $163 with the following amenities:

4-star Hotel in Carlsbad

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Resort

Resorts offer a complete destination experience. Facilities generally include a spa or fitness center, one or more swimming pools, and superior dining options. Depending on location, recreational activities may include water sports, golf, tennis or skiing. Coastal resorts usually boast ocean views or beachfront access. Note: A resort fee may be charged.

Pet friendly

Pet friendly - terms apply

Smoke Free Rooms

Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

Golf Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies.

Tennis Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies.

In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible common areas

Here is option 2) a 3 Star Hotel in Oceanside for $86 with the following amenities:

3-star Hotel in Oceanside

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Free Parking

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Free Breakfast

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Free Internet

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Suite

A guestroom designed for an extended stay and/or that is more spacious than the average hotel room. Suites typically offer residential-style furnishings, as well as separate living and sleeping areas; some also offer kitchenettes.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Laundry Facilities (self-service)

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High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

[thereuare]

Please post only the amenity names (and not the descriptions) as you can see how much easier it is to read and helps minimize the chance that we'll miss an amenity when researching your trip.

4-star Hotel in Carlsbad

Resort

Pet Friendly

Smoke Free

Fitness

Pool

Restaurant

Business

Golf

Tennis

Room Accessible

Wheelchair Accessible

3-star Hotel in Oceanside

Free Parking

Complimentary Breakfast

Free Internet

Suite

Fitness

Pool

Laundry

Hi-Speed Internet

For the 4* my guess would be the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa... unfortunately i don't have any insight into the 3* property.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[Cwalkin]

Missed out on the 4* property, any insight on these two options?

1) 3 1/2 star in Carlsbad for $194 with the following amenities:

Resort

Free Internet

Oceanfront Property

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Spa Services

Wheelchair accessible

Or 2) a 4* hotel in La Jolla for $116 with the following amenities:

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Tennis Nearby

Accessible for the blind

Accessible for the deaf

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

Accessible bathroom

Handicapped parking

Roll-in shower

[thereuare]

For the 3.5* Carlsbad property my guess would be the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa... for the 4* La Jolla my guess would be the Hyatt Regency La Jolla.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.