AndrewOAz Posted March 22, 2015 Report Posted March 22, 2015 Trying to stay at the Amsterdam Schipol airport (AMS) - Shuttle Service area for April 30th for 1 or 2 nights (depending on whether I can get the Okura on May 1st - already booked there on the 2nd). Anyway, I am seeing a 4* for $117 on Hotwire showing 100% recommended and the following amenities: Complimentary Free InternetAmenities Pet friendly Airport shuttle Smoke-free rooms Fitness center Restaurant(s) Business center Spa services I am also seeing a 4* for $88 that states "still gathering reviews" - any ideas? Complimentary Free parking Free InternetAmenities Indoor pool(s) Airport shuttle Fitness center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) My ideal is the Hilton onsite at the airport. Thanks for helping.
yellowdog Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 We'll focus on your Amstel Canal area stay first so we know how many nights you need in this zone. Also, when you search and post the amenities so please use our BiddingHelper.com tool at the top of this page. Once the search is completed, use the EASY VIEW TAB and click the GREEN BUTTON next to this listing to view the complete set of amenities. Then copy and paste the amenities, as well as the price. 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. Yellowdog.
AndrewOAz Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks but depending on which hotel these are, I may be willing to lock in the 2 days rather than 1, especially since you confirmed my fear that the other one in Apollaan-RAI-Amstel may not be the Okura. Also, I am seeing these same hotels come up when I do a single night search a few weeks later on the back end of our cruise. Then I am deliberately tryingtost stay at the airport as we have a morning flight. Your help is appreciated identifying these two hotels. Thanks. :)
yellowdog Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 Please do a new search for 4/30-5/2 so we know that we are looking at the same hotels. Please use our BiddingHelper.com tool at the top of this page. Once the search is completed, use the EASY VIEW TAB and click the GREEN BUTTON next to this listing to view the complete set of amenities. Then copy and paste the amenities, as well as the price, in a reply to this thread and we will then have a look at this offer. 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. Yellowdog.
AndrewOAz Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Posted March 23, 2015 I have used the BiddingHelper but hadn't clicked the green button on the 2nd tab Easyview. So here are the results: 4* - $88 - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) - Shuttle Service FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Indoor pool(s), Airport shuttle, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Internet access However, the Easyview tab is not showng the $90 or the $117 (4*) that I am also looking at? So I can't give you extra amenities. Maybe try that yourself? Thanks.
AndrewOAz Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Posted March 23, 2015 did it about 4-5 different ways and finally got the $117 - 4* at airport with the following amenties: FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Indoor pool(s), Airport shuttle, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Internet access
AndrewOAz Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Posted March 24, 2015 Your help in identifying those two hotels would be appreciated. Then I'll finish the order and report back so to confirm what I actually got, thanks. :)
yellowdog Posted March 24, 2015 Report Posted March 24, 2015 4* - $88 - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) - Shuttle ServiceBest guess would be Dorint or NH.did it about 4-5 different ways and finally got the $117 - 4*I can't get this one to appear, did you search for 2 adults when this appeared? 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. Yellowdog.
AndrewOAz Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Posted March 24, 2015 Yes, maybe just try a couple different times. It is showing on there to me right now.
AndrewOAz Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Posted March 24, 2015 Just noticed it is showing on the Hotwire tab at $118, but not the EasyView tab? Why would that not show on the other tab? Anyway, best guess so I can make a decision? Thanks.
yellowdog Posted March 24, 2015 Report Posted March 24, 2015 I'm sorry but I can't get the $118 property to appear. I have tried two times today, it's better if someone else on the board try. 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. Yellowdog.
thereuare Posted March 24, 2015 Report Posted March 24, 2015 If a hotel is appearing in the HOTWIRE tab but not in the EASY VIEW, you'll need to take the following steps in order to view the complete set of amenities: For future searches/bookings you can do the following to ensure you're seeing the complete list: 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 amenitiesAssuming you are still seeing both, please list the complete set if amenities for each and we will have a look. 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
AndrewOAz Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Posted March 24, 2015 Using Bidding.Helper, all I am doing is typing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, one room, 2 people from 4/30/15 to 5/2/15, then reordering the results on price and it is right there on the Hotwire tab as the 9th one down. When I click the Easyview it doesn't show, but then several others disappear as well. I believe it is the one I want but would like to guess its identity so to choose between it and the other for $30 less. Thanks for trying and appreciate any help. I took a screen shot if there is a way of inserting? Again the amenities in addition to being 100% recommended - top rated are: Complimentary Free Internet Amenities Pet friendly Airport shuttle Smoke-free rooms Fitness center Restaurant(s) Business center Spa services 4* AMS airport - shuttle service area
thereuare Posted March 25, 2015 Report Posted March 25, 2015 I saw this 4* yesterday once and while researching i refreshed the page and i haven't seen it since... without it re-appearing i'm unable to offer any insight into this one. 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 whatever you decide for this trip 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
AndrewOAz Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Posted March 25, 2015 It is appearing every time for me so I don't know what to tell you.
thereuare Posted March 25, 2015 Report Posted March 25, 2015 I didn't doubt it appearing for you... sometimes HOTWIRE can be quirky and not show the same offers from one user to the next (they do a lot of A/B testing) I do see the property now, but is an example of why we don't research offers that we can't view ourselves, as i don't believe you have included the full amenity set for this property (which would make it that much more difficult to research). Using the method previously outlined:For future searches/bookings you can do the following to ensure you're seeing the complete list: 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 amenitiesFollowing the above this is the full amenity set i'm seeing for this offer: Free Internet Pet Friendly Shuttle Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Spa Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower ... if this is what you're seeing, the Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport would be my best guess here. 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
AndrewOAz Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Posted March 25, 2015 Thank you. I did not know about the alternative way to get the full amenities beyond the EasyView tab. I will try that to confirm and thanks. I'll let you know what I decide.
AndrewOAz Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Posted March 26, 2015 Due to the delay in identifying the airport, the wife has now decided that we'll trek into the city (even though we arrive late) so now wants a 4* or 5* in either Museum Quarter - Vondel Park area or the Apollan-RAI-Amstel area. To that end, using the BiddingHelper EasyView tab I see the following that I would narrow to for the dates of 4/30 - 5/2: 4* Museum Quarter - Vondel Park - $17785% recommendedFULL AMENITIES: Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower?? My guess is either Park or NH Museum Qtr?? 4* Apollan-RAI-Amstel - $18790% recommendedFULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Spa services?? My guess was Bilderberg?? 5* Apollan-RAI-Amstel - $22795% recommendedFULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower?? My guess was either Hilton or Okura?? Just noticing that Bilderberg is showing as 5* on Priceline now, so maybe Hotwire is similar for this zone? Thanks for your help and I will post once we decide and have a room.
thereuare Posted March 27, 2015 Report Posted March 27, 2015 My best guess/comments for each: 4* Museum Quarter - Vondel Park - $177 --> not the NH... my guess would be the Park Hotel or The College Hotel 4* Apollan-RAI-Amstel - $187 --> Bilderberg Garden Hotel or the Wyndham Apollo 5* Apollan-RAI-Amstel - $227 --> Hilton would be my best guess... i don't think the Okura allows pets 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 what you decide and how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
AndrewOAz Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Posted March 31, 2015 Okay, since we are done with our other nights, this just leaves the night we come back to Amsterdam and head to the airport. I really like this rate and location and curious if you could help since there are so many 4* in this area. Date - 5/17 to 5/18 - 4* Museum Quarter - $93 on HotwireFULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Smoke-free rooms, Restaurant(s), Internet access, In-room accessibility Thanks and I believe this is what we'll select depending on the guesses, so I'll report back so we know.
thereuare Posted March 31, 2015 Report Posted March 31, 2015 A property with this amenity set has not yet been reported to the board, and i'm not certain, but the The College Hotel would be my best guess for this one. 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
AndrewOAz Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Posted March 31, 2015 The College Hotel and their complaints about lighting concerned the wife. Then, today Hotwire showed a 5* in the Apollan-RAI-Amstel area adjacent for only $108, so I took a shot on Priceline and got the Hilton for $103, which I'll post on the Priceline thread. Thanks and we have all our hotels - turned out to be all 5* and great rates, so very pleased and so appreciate your help.
AndrewOAz Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Posted April 1, 2015 Noticed a 5* showing in Hot.wire today, so I jumped over on Price.line and gave it a shot, working my way up until I got the Hilton Amsterdam for $103 plus taxes/fees. Very pleased.
yellowdog Posted April 1, 2015 Report Posted April 1, 2015 Thank you for sharing your result with the board. Good to see that you're pleased with the outcome. Enjoy your stay. 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. Yellowdog.
AndrewOAz Posted April 2, 2015 Author Report Posted April 2, 2015 I noticed you combined this, but just to be clear, this search was 2 1/2 weeks later. Due to the holiday the earlier dates, the rates are much different. Just didn't want someone seeing the dates and thinking they'd get this rate.
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