micheles Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 i have been very unsuccessful with my attempts to get a hotel in boston (april 1st - 4th) and am now wondering about travelling south to florida (it will most likely be warmer)i have stayed at the renaissance at seaworld, the hyatt in WDW and the wyndham (WDW) and would like to avoid returning to the wyndham what sort of bid/strategy should i try for a 4* or better (probably resort) and miss the wyndham?i would like the dates april 1st to 6th but note that the gaylord palms is sold out on 4th - the renaissance is coming in at around $260 on the marriott site i tried hotwire and they did not offer any 4* options at all - i wonder if i will strike out in orlando too!any help or advice gratefully received Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 As of the last report, the Wyndham has been downgraded to a 3* property, so that shouldn't come into the picture if you keep your bidding at 4* or higher.What is your maximum bid amount? With this information we will be able to suggest a strategy to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
micheles Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 that is good news about the wyndham - it is/was certainly tired when we stayed there last summeri suppose around $120 for somewhere nice - we have cheapo rooms in hilton head at $75 with tax so can afford a bit more if we need to i don't know really - i've never been to florida i will act on advice from the expertsi do appreciate your help Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Which Orlando zones are you willing to stay in? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
micheles Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 sorry - having a dizzy moment - forgetting to say where we would like to staywe aren't too fussy really - i don't think we'll do the parks again - we just want some sun and the chance to catch up on the seriously good florida shoppingwe have stayed in WDW (Disney Dixie Landings), LBV (that was the wyndham palace - i think this was the area) also the Hyatt here (that was nice)we have stayed at the Renaissance (International drive /Seaworld area) - and this would be my preferencei really want a nice hotel- with a nice pool area - that doesn't add on loads of extras in the way of resort fees etcin an ideal world i would like the marriott at near Sea World but wouldn't know how to set about getting iti said 4* or better - but i know some of the hotels are resorts (is this risky with priceline?) i saw a hotwire 4* deal today at $129 (they say it saves $110 a night) - the facilities wereresort, fitness, internet access, tennis, laundry, restaurant, spa, golf, business centre- is this the gaylord palms? (i spent ages looking at your hotel list earlier) - although this one does not have children iconthe dates are april 1st to 6th thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 i saw a hotwire 4* deal today...What zone was the above in? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
micheles Posted January 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 sorry thereuarethe zone was Disney main gate/Champions gate - today i see one with the same icons but the price is a little more $133 (but no reference to how much you are saving)There is also a 3.5 * at seaworld - $111 (customer favourite) restaurant, pool, fitness, business, laundry - could this be the crowne plaza? Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 The 4* is now showing a "savings" price and this property matches teh Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate so that would be our best guess.The revies HERE are very good.The 3.5* matches the Crowne Plaza so we agree with your guess on that one. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
micheles Posted January 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 thanks thereuarethe omni does look very nice - we will be making our bookings (all being well this evening)fingers crossed that it is as you suspect - it looks just the jobjust for information - what would you expect that i'd have to pay for the renaissance or marriott at seaworld - both resorts (would this be a priceline gamble - and are there any rogue resort hotels in this area? - if there are i'd get it!!))thanks again Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 The Marriott is sold-out for your dates, and rates at the Renaissance (which doesn't come up often) are higher than when we've seen an accepted bid, so i can't say what it would take. We've only had these two hotels reported as Resort on the board so i don't know if there are any other 'rogue' resorts out there, but there always could be something that has been added or upgraded. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
micheles Posted January 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 thanks for the informationi'll let you know where we end up Link to comment
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