Hotwire Hotel: 4* Miami (Downtown) InterContinental

[TravelTea]

Needed a 4* Miami downtown pre-cruise hotel (near the port) . I mostly use Priceline (over Hotwire) as I set a max budget of $85-90. In general, I find that HW is 10-20% more than PL. But this is an instance where Hotwire was a better match for my needs than Priceline.

Had been bidding on PL for 4* Miami downtown +5 rebids (Dadeland, Key Biscayne, Miami Lakes, N. Miami, SW Miami): $60, $65, $70, $75, $80, $85 all rejected for a period of 10 days. I know it's still early, but this is near Christmas timeframe, & I wanted to secure something now rather than wait & continue bidding closer to the holidays.

The two 4* DT hotels listed on this website are: Hyatt Regency & Intercontinental (prefer this hotel over HR).

Just for fun, I checked Hotwire & they offered the Intercontinental (again, thanks to the wonderful info on this website) for $$93. (The Laundry icon was the difference between HR & the Int.)

For peace of mind, I decided to take this deal to get the Intercontinental. The Int direct website listed availability @ $225/night. If I continued using PL bidding, I might have to go up to $90 anyways, & also risk getting the Hyatt Regency. W/ Hotwire, I can specify 2 adults & 1 child for bedding preferences.

In conclusion, I think Miami DT is difficult to get any bargains (due to the proximity to the cruise port & Bayside market?). From this experience, HW & PL pricing is close, +/-$10.

[thereuare]

Can you please add the amenities shown before your purchase.

Still viewable by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.

Thanks!