Hotwire Hotel: NYC 7/31/13-8/3/13

[gogators]

Hi,

I'm trying to identify this property for these dates for 3 people; Times Square, 4 1/2 star, 95% recommended, $313.00

General amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Business

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

Accessible for the blind Braille or raised signage

Accessible for the deaf TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock

Accessible path of travel <amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Any other recommendations? I looked at the Refinery which would have been an incredible deal, but no double beds available on these dates.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

HOTWIRE has a new interface which is not currently showing the complete set of amenities at the usual point of the search process.

Please try the following:

• use this link to search HOTWIRE
  
• from the search results page click the offer for this hotel
  
• on the next page click BOOK NOW (no worries about purchasing by accident since no credit card information is entered up to this point)
  
• on the left side of the page click the 'See all amenities' link

If you follow the above, do you now see this complete set of amenities for this offer:

Pet Friendly

Fitness

Restaurant

Business

Hi-Speed Internet

Blind Accessible

Deaf Accessible

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Handicapped Parking

Roll-in Shower

If you see this complete set of amenities when using the method above, my best guess for this property would be the InterContinental Times Square.

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

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

PS- please also follow-up your previous Hotwire NYC Hotel thread from last year with whatever you ultimately decide to do for that trip. Thanks.

[thereuare]

Can you please add another reply to your New York City Hotel thread with indicating if you bought the Desmond Tutu from PRICELINE, HOTWIRE, or a direct/non-opaque purchase?

Let us know whatever you decide to do for the trip above or how we can be of further help.

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

[gogators]

The price is $303.00 today, not bad for the Intercontinental for 3 people. The only problem is 3 people sharing 2 double beds sounds cramped. Where can I get a room with possibly 2 beds and a pull-out at a good price? Thanks in advance...

[AaronJB]

The issue with NYC is that rooms are almost all smaller-than-average, with rooms at 160-180 sq ft not uncommon, even at the 3.5-4* levels. Few hotels offer rooms with 2 beds + sofabed and in those cases, those rooms are a paid upgrade, which PRICELINE/HOTWIRE reservations are not eligible for. The Doubletree Guest Suites is an example of a hotel that offers this room option, as does the Murray Hill East Suites.

Are you three adults or 2 adults/1 child?

Expedia coupon code EXP15B takes 15% off quite a few hotels, but I believe that coupon may expire on 7/7 (and not sure when on 7/7.)

Please use the site's Support Page links to start your purchases and searches if you book regular rate.

Thank you for using the board's Expedia, HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[gogators]

3 adults

[thereuare]

Where can I get a room with possibly 2 beds and a pull-out at a good price?

Two beds and a pullout sofabed is not going to be that common in NYC... and certainly not something that you can ensure with PRICELINE or HOTWIRE. Have you considered bidding on two rooms?

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

[AaronJB]

The Murray Hill East suites are showing a 1BR with one or two beds and one sofabed for $265 for these dates and EXP15B takes 15% off, although that is supposed to expire today. As noted, 2 beds + sofabed is rare in NYC and when available, it's often going to be a very costly upgrade.

Please use the site's Expedia link to start your purchases and searches.

[gogators]

Yes, I am now considering two rooms. There was a 5 star Central Park East on HOTWIRE last week for around $250.00 that I figured to be the Carlyle, but it hasn't popped up again. We booked two rooms at The Jade as back-up.

[AaronJB]

What would be your desired budget per room/per night?

What is your rate at The Jade? (per room per nite)

Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[gogators]

We booked two rooms at The Jade for $289.00 each plus tax. We all really like the Chelsea, Greenwich Village area. That price is about our target (would be nice to have it cheaper though;).

[thereuare]

There are plenty of options at less then $289/nite...

HOTWIRE has what i believe to be:

Flatiron Hotel in Chelsea for $189/nite

Affinia Shelburne for $194/nite

Sofitel for $256/nite

Michelangelo Hotel for $274/nite

Are any of these of interest?

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[gogators]

Actually, yes they do. The Flatiron Hotel looks fun, but possibly loud and the Sofitel looks beautiful, but not in the area we want. In the end, my two friends decided to keep the reservation at The Jade. Thank you for all of your help!

[AaronJB]

Thank you for closing the thread.

Enjoy your stay.