Priceline Hotel: 2.5* Kingston Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Kingston

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Looking to book later in December, waterfront in Kingston, ON, 3*.

I can see that the Hotwire and Priceline express deals have dropped significantly for a 3* that looks like the Four Points Sheraton. I called the hotel as they are under a major reno, the pool will be closed for this month.

What happens if I put a low bid on Priceline and win this hotel and the pool is closed (it's essential as this trip is for small kids)? I see on express deals that the indoor pool is a guaranteed amenity.

how is this handled?

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Express deals are showing a 3* waterfront for the same or less than the 1*. Based on hotwire and priceline ratings and comments, it looks to be the Four Points Sheraton.

How can I still bid and hopefully exclude this property because it is under an extended reno with the pool closed?

[AaronJB]

If you were to get a hotel where an amenity was listed with the listing (PRICELINE Express or HOTWIRE) and the amenity was unavailable due to renovation, I would contact either service and they will likely offer some form of compensation, such as a credit.)

In terms of bidding, there is no way to guarantee a particular property when bidding. In terms of amenities, are you seeing pool as a guaranteed amenity when clicking the star rating in this zone?

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

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Hi, Priceline chat was pretty much useless, saying something like pools aren't guaranteed to be in service (which i understand when due to unforeseen circumstances) but a planned extended reno is a problem.

Yes, the amenities show guaranteed pool.

[AaronJB]

What are your date/s of travel and desired budget per night?

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

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Dec 22 - 23rd, 2 rooms. Looking at $65 - $85 range if possible. Was rejected for Kingston, 3* at $65 tonight (didn't do waterfront due to the possibility of the Four Points)

[thereuare]

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

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

Please click each of the links above, then reply to this thread and we will continue the discussion for your trip above.

Please use ther requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board for all your bidding, searches, and travel purchases.

Thanks.

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Just to close the thread....used PRICELINE link above and won a 2.5* in Kingston for $65. Holiday Inn Express and Suites for Dec22nd-23rd.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Hope you're happy with the purchase and this property will work well for your plans this trip.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.

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Major travel advisory in SW Ontario--> Ice storm. Kudos to priceline and Holiday Inn for allowing exception to cancel due to travel advisory!

[AaronJB]

Sorry to hear about the weather issues, but glad PRICELINE handled the situation well. :)

Thank you for the follow-up note.

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Priceline CS rep called the hotel directly, it was Holiday Inn that had the final say. However Priceline did the legwork.