Ninemund Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hi, I'm new here and I would be extremely grateful for any assistance. Looking for a 4.5* hotel on Miami Beach during 15-22 March 2017 for two adults and two kids (3 and 5 years old). Searching at the hotwire site gives me a very tempting suggestion $297 per night (75% off) with the following details: South Beach - Oceanfront Collins area $297 per night 80% recommended by hotwire users Free internet Pet friendly Near beach Smoke-free rooms Fitness center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Golf nearby Resort fee $36 per night 4.5 rating at tripadvisor 13 bookings in the last 24 hours Distance: MIA: 11.6 miles FLL: 14.2 miles PBI: 56.3 miles However, I seem to get different matches in the hotwire easy view at biddinghelper (why??). The closest one (when it comes to price) is the following: South Beach - Oceanfront Collins $291 per night 80% recommended by hotwire users Free Internet Pet friendly Near beach Smoke-free rooms Fitness center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Internet access Golf nearby Spa services Children's activities Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom 4.5 rating at tripadvisor resort fee $36 per night 13 bookings in the last 24 hours MIA - Miami Intl. - 9.5mi FLL - Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Intl. Airport - 15.4mi PBI - West Palm Beach Intl. - 57.7mi Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Welcome to BetterBidding! The 'regular' Hotwire and the EASY VIEW tab are treated as separate searches by HOTWIRE, and it's not uncommon for them to change the price slightly from one search to the next. The majority of the time prices are the same, but when there is a difference, the EASY VIEW is usually $1-$2 cheaper; if you do find a lower price in the 'regular' hotwire tab simply purchase from that window instead. As you can see from your list above the first eight amenities are the same in both... that is where the 'regular' hotwire page stops, the EASY VIEW goes on to show you the rest. For the HOTWIRE offer above are you searching for 1room/2adults/2children as i'm not seeing this offer in either tab (i am seeing this property priced at $256/nite when searching for only 1room/2adults/0children, but there is no 'bed choice' option offering two beds, so are you willing to take the risk that hotel assigns you a room with two beds, the room as a pullout sofabed, or can bring a rollaway into the room.... OR are you indeed seeing this when searching for 1room/2adults/2children)? Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Ninemund Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks. But the fact that the distance to airports differ between the two, is that an indicator of these two being different hotels? Every single thing is the same except for these distances, even the number of ratings etc. Yes, my search is for two adults and two children, all in one room. My kids are only three and five so we can manage with a sofabed or similar if that is what we are assigned. Link to comment
Ninemund Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Now the same one (?) is priced at $251 when I redo the search... 2 adults and 2 kids, no bed choice. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 The distances shown are from the search location to the centerpoint of the zone... not to the specific hotel currently being offered. It's possible that the EASY VIEW uses a slightly different point as the search location (or in some circumstances converts to latitude/longitude when submitting the request) which could account for the mileage difference you're seeing. This is what i'm seeing when searching for 1room/2adults/0children: 4.5* South Beach - Oceanfront Collins for $248.00 Free Internet Pet Friendly Near Beach Smoke Free Fitness Pool Restaurant Hi-Speed Internet Golf Spa Childrens Activities Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible ==> unfortunately i'm sure which property this one may be If you're willing to take the occupancy risk you may want to also consider: 5* South Beach - Collins Avenue Oceanfront for $316 Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Free Internet Indoor or Outdoor Pool Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities ==> my guess here would be the W South Beach and would be a very big discount vs. a conventionally booked room (and the promo link in my signature will take a bit more off the price, which adds up over a 7 nite stay) 4* South Beach - Collins Avenue Oceanfront for $261 Pets Allowed Restaurant Indoor or Outdoor Pool No Smoking Rooms/Facilities ==> Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel would be my best guess for this one Do either of the above work for your needs? Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know what you decide and how it goes or how we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Ninemund Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks! That's interesting. Wasn't aware of the distance measuring but that makes sense. I've tried your search with two adults only, but I get different results. I don't really see the point of searching for two adults only though, since I will be needing two beds either way, so why take the risk of not including two children when searching? Are you still not able to see the same results I mentioned initially when searching for two adults and two children? Many thanks for your kind assistance so far, I really appreciate it! Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 If you're seeing (what appears to be) the same offer when searching for 2adults/2children then correct, it is better/safer to book that way... my comment was because i was not able to see the same offer as you when searching for 2adults/2children. What is the location (the exact text you're entering into the search box) that you're searching for? (and to confirm, March 15-22, correct?) Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Ninemund Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Right, 15-22 March, 2 adults and 2 children, 1 room, Miami Beach, FL Any suggestions about this one: 4.5* $251 per night Mid-beach FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Resort, Pet friendly, Beachfront hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 For this HOTWIRE offer: 4.5* Mid-Beach for $251.00 Free Internet Resort Pet Friendly Beachfront Smoke Free Fitness Pool Restaurant Business Laundry Hi-Speed Internet Golf Spa ==> best guess would be the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know what you decide or how we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Ninemund Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thank you!! That is a great deal then. Now the mysterious first one is back at $291, Oceanfront Collins: FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Near beach, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Children's activities, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom This is the one I am most interested in. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 As i don't have any insight into the one above, and since this an extended stay, you could see if this same property is offered for the first (or last) nite(s) of your stay and then again for the balance. If so, you could purchase the solo nite in order to 'look behind the curtain'. If you're happy with the results purchase the remaining nites, if not, make alternate plans for the balance of your stay. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know what you decide or how we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Ninemund Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 That is exactly what I was thinking actually. I will try that and report back. Many thanks again! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thank you for keeping us updated with what you decide and let us know if we can be of any further assistance. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Link to comment
Ninemund Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 My goodness, this is really frustrating. So many tempting alternatives. Many new ones today also. Do you mind if I ask for your advice again..? South Beach Oceanfront Collins priced at $211 and 4.5*: FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Near beach, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Children's activities, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom Mid-beach priced at $251 and 4.5*: FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Resort, Pet friendly, Beachfront hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services Central SOBE Convention Center priced at $233 and 4.5*: FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Near beach, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Children's activities All on the same search as before; 2 adults and 2 children, 15-22 March. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 First one: 7 hours ago, Ninemund said: South Beach Oceanfront Collins priced at $211 and 4.5*: FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Near beach, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Children's activities, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom I'm still not seeing this one, but it's the same property asked about earlier: 19 hours ago, Ninemund said: FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Near beach, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Children's activities, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom Second one: 7 hours ago, Ninemund said: Mid-beach priced at $251 and 4.5*: FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Resort, Pet friendly, Beachfront hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services Same offer asked about here: 20 hours ago, thereuare said: For this HOTWIRE offer: 4.5* Mid-Beach for $251.00 Free Internet Resort Pet Friendly Beachfront Smoke Free Fitness Pool Restaurant Business Laundry Hi-Speed Internet Golf Spa ==> best guess would be the Fontainebleau Miami Beach THIRD ONE: 7 hours ago, Ninemund said: Central SOBE Convention Center priced at $233 and 4.5*: FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Near beach, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Children's activities Likely the Gale South Beach, but with a 65% recommendation, and a zone that ensure you're not on the beach, this would seem to be a 'lesser' offer than any of the previous ones that you have inquired about. Perhaps a better question... why not the guessed Fontainebleau Miami Beach? It gets very good reviews, and with kids in tow i assume you're not looking for the late nite party lifestyle and needing to be in the heart of South Beach, yet you're close enough if you wanted to make a visit. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.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 Link to comment
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