Hotwire Hotel: Help....

[Crystal]

:) Ok I am going crazy - officially now

Most hotels we would stay at are in the $150+ range through hotel websites, search engines, etc

So I figure that maybe hotwire would be a better plan since we are staying 3 days (6 days total) in both Orlando and Tampa from 4/9/06 - 4/15/06

The deals I have gotten so far on Hotwire don't seem to be too great to accomodate 6 people (was really hoping for a suite w/ a kitchenette and comp breakfast - I know picky right!)

I know it's risky to plan for 6 people in a room anyway right???

And Tampa...

I didn't come up with any listings for 4 people - in the Busch Gardens area

How long should I wait to book - how often do prices/hotel/info change

Specifically - we're looking for the Tampa - Busch Gardens area & Orlando - Universal/Seaworld area - dates are interchangable - either 4/9/06-4/12/06 or 4/12/06 - 4/15/06 for both

Thanks

Crystal

[thereuare]

I think six people in one room is pushing it, and even if you can 'get away with it', there is a good chance that some will have to sleep on the floor. Since most hotel rooms can not accomodate six people, and it exceeds the maximum occupancy of most hotel rooms, the risk is too great (imo).

What is your budget? Could you try to get two rooms for the six of you?

[Crystal]

By 6 people - I mean 2 adults - and 4 kids 11, 7, 5 & 2

When we go on vacation we usually get rooms w/ 2 beds and a pull-out

We all sleep pretty comfortably usually

We could do 2 rooms - however with the kids being young I really wouldn't feel safe unless I could assure that the rooms were adjoining

Thanks again for your help

[thereuare]

When we go on vacation we usually get rooms w/ 2 beds and a pull-out

With the opaque suppliers you don't have the luxury of choosing a room with such a configuration. With priceline you could get a room that only has one bed; additionally, the hotel you receive may not have any rooms that have pull-out couches.

We could do 2 rooms - however with the kids being young I really wouldn't feel safe unless I could assure that the rooms were adjoining

You can't guarantee connecting rooms either. You can call the hotel after you know the name and put in a request, but it is just a request and may or may not be able to be honored.

You'll have to weigh the savings vs. the risk that you won't get the bed configuration that you want.