epicureangirl Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Another one to add to the list!ICONS: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business, Golf, TennisCustomer Favorite.I didn't see this on the hotel listing, but 'suspected' it was the Hyatt after checking on Travelocity. I am thrilled to get this for $49/night, for the four nights during Easter Weekend (9-13). Total for 4 nights came to $226.95. There are mixed reviews on this hotel as there is an old tower and a newly refurbished one. I'm hoping with my Hyatt Gold card I can beg my way into the new tower.Wish me luck. I'll report when I get back. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks for the report and helping us add yet another hotel to the Hotwire Hotel list!!I am in the same situation for our August Seattle trip as the hotel has two towers, one of which was recently upgraded. Since i'm there for two nites i'm considering 'tipping' at check-in to see if that helps get the room type i'm looking for. BTurner13 went on a string of tipping at check-in with good results and there is a thread which touches upon this topic here: Hotwire and Priceline Hotel Tipping.I'm not necessarily advocating this practice and i can understand how it bothers some people, but it does exist and therefore is discussed here.My wife and I often talk about how these days everyone expects to get tipped: the counter person at the pizza shop, store clerks, etc, etc.... it has really (IMO) gotten out of hand. Here in NJ we only have full-serve gas stations (it's against the law to pump your own gas) although i always get out of my car and 'watch'. The other day the attendent cleaned my windshields which is somewhat of a rare event and i was thinking what i was going to say to my wife when i got back into the car... something to the effect of "It pays to come when the boss is around as the employees do the 'extra' things." Well, imagine my amazement when after the tank was filled the attendent looks at me and says, "All windows clean... you give something to me?" :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
epicureangirl Posted March 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Fortunately, I've never encountered that attitude or expectation in regards to tipping in Seattle. Usually a polite request will do the trick, but hey, if they need a little 'green' encouragement and it gets you what you want... go for it! Link to comment
bbbb Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 I hope you didnt tip after that statement! Link to comment
ricepaddy2 Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Can you recheck the icons. The Hyatt Regency Orange does not have golf or tennis. Thanks. :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Ricepaddy,Welcome to BetterBidding!The actual icons are 'golf nearby' and 'tennis nearby'... do you know if these are available within a short drive? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ricepaddy2 Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Ohhh...Thanks for the clarification. We'll there probably are golf and tennis courses within driving distance, but that would apply to pretty much all the hotels on Harbor Blvd since they are all in a row. Short distance is really a misnomer in Southern California - it's all relative. Link to comment
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