josephsc Posted January 14, 2008 Report Posted January 14, 2008 Just reporting:Been trying (via Savings Barn) to get a hotel in for Jan17-Jan-18 LAX (must have this location for convenience). I used every zone except Hollywood and Downtown and walked it all the way to $90 -- no joy.... 4* in Hotwire is going for $309 ($3.5* is $134, 3* is $95) -- so there must be a convention going on at the same time....
thereuare Posted January 14, 2008 Report Posted January 14, 2008 During times of high demand LastMinuteTravel and Quickbook can often have very good deals... have you checked either of those?NOTE: for LastMinuteTravel i'd stick with their "available" hotels (vs. the "on request) this close to arrival date, given the tight demand i wouldn't count on them being able to get additional rooms at a deeply discounted rate) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
josephsc Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Posted January 16, 2008 Thanks for suggestions.I went back and bid for a 3* in LAX area and I got the Crowne Plaza, which I am quite happy with. I got it for 17-Jan (one night) at $78.00 -- previous reject was $74.00.
thereuare Posted January 16, 2008 Report Posted January 16, 2008 Congratulations on your win!Glad you found something which should work for your plans... and beats paying $100+ for a one nite stay.Thanks for the post and have a good trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
josephsc Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Posted January 23, 2008 Just to follow-up -- the reason why it was very hard to get a 4* on this particular date initially was because the Sheraton was packed with people arriving in LAX that very day for a cruise ship (Princess Cruises). Both the airport and Sheraton were packed with cruise ship guests.
josephsc Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Posted January 23, 2008 Just to follow-up -- the reason why it was very hard to get a 4* on this particular date initially was because the Sheraton was packed with people arriving in LAX that very day for a cruise ship (Princess Cruises). Both the airport and Sheraton were packed with cruise ship guests.
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