Priceline Hotel: 4* Toronto (Downtown) Sheraton Centre

[MJRBIM]

(One -Night)

1st Bid - Toronto Downtown 4* @ $55 = Declined

2nd Bid - Added Brampton (FRB) @ $60 = Accepted at the 4* Sheraton Centre Toronto DT

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Check-In Date: Friday, January 6, 2006

Check-Out Date: Saturday, January 7, 2006

Hotel Name:

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

123 Queen Street West

Toronto, Ontario M5H 2M9

416-361-1000

Your Offer Price: $60.00 (US dollars)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $60.00 (US dollars)

Taxes and Service Fees: $12.85 (US dollars)

Total Charges: $72.85 (US dollars)

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The best rate on the Hotel site is an internet prepaid rate at $139.00 (CDN) = $119.47 (USD) per night plus tax...so this is a more than 50% savings.

I will post a review since I haven't stayed at this hotel in a couple of years.

[mtlgirl]

I am also looking to stay in a 4* Toronto (downtown) hotel June 21 & 22.

Would I have a better chance of getting a lower rate by booking early in advance or closer to the actual booking date?

[byeloe]

You probably won't find a 4* for less than $59 unless the US dollar gains significantly against the CAD $ befor your dates so if you think $59 or $60 is a good deal then you should go ahead and start bidding now, you can rebid every 72 hours if required but I would wait about 10 days between bids to avoid frustration.

If you are willing to pay a bit more then you could use some of the many free rebids for 4* in DT T.O. and work your way up to your max.

Hotwire currently has a rate of $94 for the Hilton(most likely based on package comparison)

and $85 for the King Edward(definitely since it is the only resort rated hotel in DT T.O.)

[thereuare]

mtlgirl, please start a NEW TOPIC if you'd like help with your own stay.

MJRBIM, as always, thanks for sharing your win with the board.