bellesie Posted January 9, 2006 Report Posted January 9, 2006 Hello, I'm planning a trip to Puerto Rico March 27- April 2, 2006. Have Marriott points and am staying at one of their properties for 3 nights, then looking elsewhere, because with resort fees, taxes, etc, it's about $300 a night. Do you know if the Wyndham El Conquistadore in Lss Croabas is still the 4* property? If so, it's a great deal at $128. There had been nothing posted in the reviews since 2004, so would like to know. Any assistance that can be offered is much appreciated! Muchas Gracias!
thereuare Posted January 9, 2006 Report Posted January 9, 2006 Welcome back to BetterBidding!What is the date of your stay for the 'additional nite' you need? What are the full list of amenities associated with the Hotwire property you are being offered in this zone for this nite? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
bellesie Posted January 10, 2006 Author Report Posted January 10, 2006 We are going March 27-April 2, and are flexible on whether it's the first 3 nights or the last 3 nights that we are looking for another place to stay. Today, the price is $131, but it's a 4* and it is a resort, beach front , casino, airport shuttle, restaurants, pool, fitness center, and spa. All of those match what El Conquistador has, but after checking on tripadvisor.com it said that the property had recently been sold (within 6 months), is kind of run down (not updated since the 80's) and that people feel like they are "hostage" to the resort because they make it difficult to leave.
thereuare Posted January 10, 2006 Report Posted January 10, 2006 I don't think you're seeing the Wyndahm... click "See Hotel Details" for the full list of amenty icons and post them here.I think it may be a moot point since i'm very doubtful this is the Wyndham, but here are some of our own user's REVIEWS of this property. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
drroblu Posted January 10, 2006 Report Posted January 10, 2006 I think the hotel you are looking at is the Westin Rio Mar. the Rio Grande area has 2 4* hotels, the one difference I've noticed is that the Westin is "beachfront" and the El Conquistador is "oceanfront": the Westin is right on the beach and the El Con is on a bluff. Hope this helps
thereuare Posted January 11, 2006 Report Posted January 11, 2006 drroblu,Although i agree with your concusion (as i previously looked at the amenity list), keep in mind that new hotels can be added at any time, and that new hotel may have a Beachfront icon, so it's not recommended to draw a conclusion based upon one amenity.bellesie,Please add the full amenity list. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
bellesie Posted January 11, 2006 Author Report Posted January 11, 2006 Sorry, the total amenities are: Resort, Beach front, casino, restaurants, airport shuttle, fitness center, golf nearby, business center, spa services, tennis near by...
thereuare Posted January 11, 2006 Report Posted January 11, 2006 I'm assuming there is also a pool icon shown?If so, this matches the the Westin, but this property has previously been reported as a 4.5*. I'm assuming this property is now 4* rated, but it has not yet been reported as such so it is an educted guess.drroblu, if you have previously won this property, please post your results at a NEW TOPIC so that we can 'officially' show this hotel as a 4* property in our hotel lists. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
bellesie Posted January 12, 2006 Author Report Posted January 12, 2006 Yes, the 4* also has a pool. There's one in that area that is a 4.5* but it's all inclusive and is much pricier at $475 a night on Hotwire. I'll be sure to book through SavingsBarn.com and report back when I'm rested and relaxed! :)
bellesie Posted January 25, 2006 Author Report Posted January 25, 2006 Just booked the 4* Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort Casino for $128 a night. Price on their website for our stay is $299 a night, better than 50% savings! (and I clicked through Savingsbarn.com) It's a "Best Value". Looks gorgeous, can't wait to review it when I come back! Apparently used to be a 4 1/2*, but is now a 4*.Hurry up March!
thereuare Posted January 25, 2006 Report Posted January 25, 2006 Congratulations!!Glad it worked out as expected and as you had wanted.Thank you for helping us update our hotels lists, and of course, for using the SavingsBarn.com links to begin your purchase.We look forward to hearing about your trip upon your return. If you have a digital camera, you can also add some photos to our sister site, RealHotelPhotos.com.Have a great trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
klegov Posted June 29, 2006 Report Posted June 29, 2006 My husband and I will be in Puerto Rico in August for business travel--spending 3 days just chilling by the pool right before we take off for home...because of this, we will not need a car...How do you get to this resort in the event you don't have a car? I used to live in PR and from what I could remember, taxis were NOT cheap!Thanks--this site has been very helpful!
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