castaways01 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Posted March 14, 2015 Hi. Looking at 5-star, north strip. March 29-31. $106. Used the HOTWIRE link on BB site to begin my search. Thinking it's Encore because no resort fee is listed. What do you think? If Encore, I'll book it right away. Thanks. Amenities listed are:Free ParkingSuiteCasinoFitness CenterPoolsRestaurantsBusiness CenterInternet AccessGolf Nearby
thereuare Posted March 14, 2015 Report Posted March 14, 2015 I believe there were likely more amenities then what you have posted above as HOTWIRE has a new interface that does not show the complete set of amenities unless you click thru a few extra links. For future searches/bookings you can do the following to ensure you're seeing the complete list: 1) use the EASY VIEW tab of our BiddingHelper.com and click the green 'See All Amenities' button OR 2) search HOTWIRE (or use the HOTWIRE tab at BiddingHelper.com) and...click the offeron the next page click the BOOK NOW linkin the TRIP SUMMARY box click the 'See more' link at the end of the amenitiesUsing these methods, below is the full list of amenities i'm seeing for the 5 star hotel in this zone when searching for your dates (be careful as there are currently TWO 5* hotels offered in this zone for the same price, but the one i think you're referring to i've listed below): Free Parking Suite Casino Fitness Pool Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Golf Spa Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower ... best guess for this one would be the Encore Las Vegas. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know 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
castaways01 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Posted March 16, 2015 It was the Encore as I originally thought and you confirmed. Guess I was a non-believer at the ridiculously low price, so I only booked the one night with intention of adding four more. I called Hotwire before booking and was assured there was NO resort fee. - - so it must be in the Tower Suites, because the regular Encore does charge a resort fee. Will try to add nights before March 30 and see what happens. If not, I have a back-up reservation at another hotel. The amenities were just like posted previously. I used BB and the Hotwire Easy View. Thanks for your assistance - - love the Easy View feature.
AaronJB Posted March 16, 2015 Report Posted March 16, 2015 Congrats on your success. :) First-rate deal for this property and glad you are pleased with the win. Please let us know if you are able to get additional nights at this stay. Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches. Enjoy your stay.
castaways01 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Posted March 16, 2015 Just booked additional nights under a separate reservation, 3/30-4/3 for $103 night. No resort fees are listed on the Hotwire page. Used BB HOTWIRE link. I'm very pleased with this deal (can't believe it was a few dollars less than earlier) and look forward to staying there.
thereuare Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 Glad to see you were able to get all nites at the same property and that you're thrilled with the results. ... hope your luck continues in Vegas. ;) Thank you for sharing your results and using the HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchase. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
castaways01 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Posted March 17, 2015 I found out today that there is a resort fee at this hotel (even though it was not on the Hotwire booking site and the Hotwire representative told me there was no fee when I called before booking). I called the hotel direct and was told that every guest pays around $32. Then I contacted Hotwire again - - they said their web page for this property was wrong - it should have stated that there was a resort fee. I booked this property thinking there was no resort fee, based on their booking site and what the customer service person told me on the telephone. I did talk to a Hotwire Supervisor and she said they could not do anything about it... I would have to pay the fee. I thought the FTC requires booking sites to disclose a resort fee at the time of booking. Do I have any recourse? Yes, it was a good price for this property - - but doesn't look that great when you add on another $32/night.
AaronJB Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Sorry to hear about the issue. I'd try again to talk with someone else at HOTWIRE and see what they say. In terms of the deal, regular rate customers still have to pay the fee, so it is still a deal. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.
thereuare Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 You can try making progress with HOTWIRE, but on the page where you confirm payment it does state: You'll pay the hotel directly for additional charges, like room service or resort fees. Good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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