Phaelon56 Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 I was always skeptical of the Entertainment Book hotel deals because they're usually based on 50% off of the rack rate - usually not a bargain. Planning one night on the Albany area on June 25th and I'd like a back out ootion as we're there to attend Jazz Fest in Saratoga with outdoor seats - if rain is predicted we'll cancel.I saw mention in here of someone getting a rate of $49 or $50 at Holiday Inn Express in that same area. Sooo.... I go to the entertainment.com web site and call the number they supply for people who want the Entertainment rate at that brand of properties. I'm quoted $82 and decline. Today, a day or two later, I visit Expedia and find it for $78!What gives? Is there a different way that I should be going about this? (e.g. call the property directly adn aks for the Entertainment rate).
thereuare Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 Yes, call the hotel and ask for the Entertainment Book rate.Just as with any other source... sometimes it great, other times not so great. :)Let us know if calling the hotel resulted any better. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Phaelon56 Posted June 3, 2004 Author Report Posted June 3, 2004 It's a moot point for now. The location in question (Latham NY) is now sold out for that weekend. I need three rooms and decided to just reserve at the nearby Microtel - I've stayed there before and it's in about the same quality league as HIE or just a notch lower. At $59.49 per room it's a good deal for that area on a weekend. Thanks for the tip - I'll try that for a future trip. Will be in Seattle in early July for several days and may try that tactic there if PL doesn't yield the right deal.
thereuare Posted June 3, 2004 Report Posted June 3, 2004 Also consider Hotwire for Seattle, as they divide the 'downtown' area into two zones... one you want and one you typically don't. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
LglBlonde Posted October 13, 2004 Report Posted October 13, 2004 I just wanted to mention a really great Entertainment Book Rate I got. DH and I stayed at the Riverview Suites in Wilmington, NC. It's part of the Hilton Riverside, but a different building and booked separately. It is all one-bedroom condos! The quoted rate was $170. When I mentioned my E Card, she said let me check - came back and quoted $85! I hopped right on it! This was for mid-July. The hotels own site was $165.
tinnub Posted October 18, 2004 Report Posted October 18, 2004 The Intercontinental Hotel site which includes InterContinental, Holiday Inn, and Crowne Plaza, has a drop down bar on the reservation page so that you can check the Entertainment rate and book it online.
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