Maylea_online Posted July 5, 2013 Report Posted July 5, 2013 Hello from Berlin, I'm so happy to find this website and just have used your priceline and hotwirelinks to search hotels in Florida regarding our vacation in November 2013. But when is the perfect time to book the hotels (FLL, Palm Beach, Cocoa Beach & Daytona Beach)now or later? Maybe the prices run down until November!? Or rather not, what do you advise? Thank you so much for your help and best regards from Germany, Maylea
AaronJB Posted July 6, 2013 Report Posted July 6, 2013 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)There is no way to know what rates may do between now and the date/s of travel. While rates may come down, if something is going on or traffic comes in ahead of expectations, rates may very well stay the same or head higher. A few years ago, you saw more in the way of last minute discounting. It still does happen certainly, although not with the same level of frequency.What are the details of your stay (destination, desired star rating/zone/budget)?Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted July 6, 2013 Report Posted July 6, 2013 ... and if you haven't yet please read your messages.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Maylea_online Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Posted July 6, 2013 Thank you so much AaronJB and thereuare for your kind replys. The details regarding our stay in Florida are:14.-18.11. Miami South Beach - (hotel is already booked)18.-22.11. Bahamas Cruise 'Majesty of the Sea' - (cruise is already booked)22.-23.11. Palm Beach by car (via 1A1)23.-25.11. Cocoa Beach 25.-26.11. Daytona Beach26.-28.11. FLL Beach At Cocoa Beach we would like to book the Four Points Sheraton, the price is 250$ for the 2 nights by PRICELINE or Hotels.com and there are only 2 rooms left, so I think that rate would probably not come down!? At FLL Beach I think there is a good 'hot rate' on hotwire (Trip total: $238.42) and I guess it is the Westin Beach Resort, what do you thinK? Here the Amenities:4-star Hotel in Fort Lauderdale BeachThis Hotel features the following amenities:ResortResorts 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 friendlyPet friendly - terms applyNear BeachProperty is located within easy walking distance of a beach.Smoke Free RoomsGuest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.Fitness CenterGuests 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 CenterGuests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.Laundry Facilities (self-service)<amenity names only please... not descriptions>High-Speed Internet AccessGuestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.Tennis NearbyProperty is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies.Children's Activity ProgramProperty offers supervised programs, events or activities for younger guests; an additional charge may apply.Accessible for the blindBraille or raised signageAccessible for the deafTTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clockAccessible path of travel<amenity names only please... not descriptions>In-room accessibilityAccessible 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 coveringsAccessible bathroomRaised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toiletHandicapped parking<amenity names only please... not descriptions>Roll-in showerBathroom has a roll-in shower Thank you so much and sunny greetings from Berlin, Maylea
thereuare Posted July 6, 2013 Report Posted July 6, 2013 As far as the Cocoa Beach property is concerned, is the Four Points the only property you're willing to stay at... as you can likely get something on PRICELINE / HOTWIRE for about $100 less (total) for the two nites.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 Fort Lauderdale BeachResort Pet Friendly Near Beach Smoke Free Fitness Pool Restaurant Business Laundry Hi-Speed Internet Tennis Childrens Activities Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower 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.What is the room rate per nite in US Dollars? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Maylea_online Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Posted July 8, 2013 Hi thereuare and thank you for your reply! I've already done it like you suggested (United States and the currency dropdown to US Dollars) and just have tried it once again and have got the same rate: $238,42Location: Fort Lauderdale BeachStar rating: 4-starCheck-in date: Tue, Nov 26Check-out date: Thu, Nov 28Rate per night: $102.00Nights: 2Rooms: 1Tax recovery charges& fees: $34.42 Subtotal: $238.42Trip total: $238.42Prices are in US Dollar (USD) Do you guess it's the Westin Beach Resort? I'm a bit unsure because I have read so many negative reviews about hotwire. Maybe it is better to use Priceline? What is your experience? Thank you so much, Maylea
thereuare Posted July 8, 2013 Report Posted July 8, 2013 Yes, my best guess for this one would be the Westin Beach Resort.I'm not sure what you have heard about HOTWIRE (or PRICELINE) but i have no issues using either service... as long as your plans are flexible and you don't have your heart set on a specific property. If you're looking for the absolute lowest price then PRICELINE is usually the better option... if you'd like to take a guess as to the hotel you may receive (and/or see some user review information to 'know' that you're getting a good one) then HOTWIRE is a better option, but usually costs just a little bit more than PRICELINE.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how you'd like to proceed or how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Maylea_online Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Posted July 31, 2013 Thank you thereuare for your help, you were right I got the Westin Beach Resort!Westin Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale$101... 11/25/2013-11/28/2013Used your HOTWIRE link to book:4-star Hotel in Fort Lauderdale BeachResortPet FriendlyNear BeachSmoke FreeFitnessPoolRestaurantBusinessLaundryHi-Speed InternetTennisChildrens ActivitiesBlind AccessibleDeaf AccessibleTravel AccessibleRoom AccessibleBathroom AccessibleHandicapped ParkingRoll-in ShowerLocation: Fort Lauderdale BeachStar rating: 4-starCheck-in date: Mon, Nov 25Check-out date: Thu, Nov 28Amenities: See all amenitiesPrice summaryHotelRate per night: $101.00Nights: 3Rooms: 1Tax recovery charges& fees: $46.88Subtotal: $349.88Trip total: $349.88
yellowdog Posted July 31, 2013 Report Posted July 31, 2013 Congratulations on your success!Thanks for using the HOTWIRE links on the board :) Also thanx for reporting this new amenity combo to the BetterBidding Hotwire Hotel LIstWe hope you're satisfied with the outcome and will like the Westin.Enjoy your stay.Yellowdog.
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