Priceline Hotel: 2* San Diego (Escondido - Vista) La Quinta Inn

[Kimbahh]

2 * La Quinta Inn 1/2/04- Vista, CA ( Escondido Area)

Your Offer Price: $40.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $40.00

Taxes and

Service Fees: $10.79

Total Charges: $50.79

They were not willing to give us a king size bed when we arrived at the hotel unless we paid them an additional $11.00. This is the first bad experience we have had using Priceline. We have never been required to pay additional once arriving at any priceline bid hotel for a king size bed. :)

[thereuare]

So did you pay it?

I usually call the hotel immediately following my win and ask them to note my bedding request as well as a non-smoking room. No guarantees, but at least they have a record of you calling.

Do you know if this hotel charges a different rate for a King Bed vs. 2 Beds when if booked directly with the hotel?

[Kimbahh]

We decided not to pay the additional $11.00 for the king size bed. We have stayed at 3* or better only in the past, which I think makes a big difference in the service you are offered because of the class of hotels in 3* AND BETTER. This was the first inn we received from priceline, but the lesson we learned is 3*, OR 4* OR RESORT ONLY.

Thanks for your imput. Maybe we will call ahead as soon as we get the confirmation from now on. :)