joseesq Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 Hello this is my first topic on this board. Can anyone please provide assistance on trying to identify a 3* hotel in Monterey, CA (Pacific Grove)? The amenities listed on hotwire include boutique hotel, complimentary breakfast and pool. I am absolutely clueless but would appreciate any tips/advice. Thank you in advance.
thereuare Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please include the date(s) of your stay and we'll have a look.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
joseesq Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Posted May 10, 2008 It was for either September 5-6 or Sept. 12-13. Thanks for any information you can provide.
thereuare Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Are your plans flexible or not firm yet? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
joseesq Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Posted May 11, 2008 Are your plans flexible or not firm yet?Not firm yet. We can actually go those dates in September or even up to September 26-27. Suggestions?
thereuare Posted May 11, 2008 Report Posted May 11, 2008 Please let us know once your plans are firm as the hotel above may not even be offered once your plans are firm.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
joseesq Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Posted May 11, 2008 Ok we are firm for Sept. 12-13. Thank you.
thereuare Posted May 12, 2008 Report Posted May 12, 2008 The above is a match for the Lighthouse Lodge so that would be our best guess.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
joseesq Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Posted May 12, 2008 Thank you for your assistance. I noticed, however, that if I added my two children then this hotel is no longer an option on HOTWIRE but if I kept my reservations to 2 adults, then this hotel shows up. My question is can I book this hotel via hotwire and then bring my children? Are there select rooms for hotwire guests? Obviously I don't want to book a room on Hotwire, bring my kids, and then the hotel tells me they can't stay or the room is not big enough for the 4 of us. Thanks again for your time.
thereuare Posted May 12, 2008 Report Posted May 12, 2008 Your room is only guaranteed for the number of people you included in your search, after that it is up to the discretion of the hotel. See the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ for more info.You may want to try calling the hotel and letting them know that you have a HOTWIRE reservation and your babysitter fell thru so you're not thinking of bringing the kids along... will this be a problem? If they ask for your reservation number just tell them that you don't have it handy and you will call back :)Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Let us know what you decide and how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
joseesq Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Posted May 12, 2008 LOL I did call the hotel and the front desk clerk said that I had to go through HOTWIRE for any changes to my reservation. I'm assuming they give HOTWIRE guests the singel "queen size" only room. Does Hotwire still have Embassy Suites in the Marina area? Thanks.
thereuare Posted May 12, 2008 Report Posted May 12, 2008 Does Hotwire still have Embassy Suites in the Marina area?Sometimes hotels are reported a few times a week or month, other times it's not seen for a few years and then suddenly re-apepars.... but it's a moot point since you can't "make" HOTWIRE offer you a specific hotel.Is anything offered when you search for 2adults/2children? If you purchased two rooms, how would the price compare to booking one room conventionally (at any hotel of similar quality level) for quad occupancy?Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
joseesq Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Posted May 12, 2008 Lighthouse has mixed reviews and if we had to get two rooms via HOTWIRE then we would be better off at the Embassy Suites for only $259 night (a $33 difference). Interesting that there is a 3* in the Marina area with breakfast on HOTWIRE for either double or quad occupancy for Sept. 12-13 for $236--could this be Embassy Suites (though no Suites icon)?
thereuare Posted May 13, 2008 Report Posted May 13, 2008 What are the full list of amenities HOTWIRE associates with the 3* hotel? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
joseesq Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Posted May 13, 2008 What are the full list of amenities HOTWIRE associates with the 3* hotel?3* hotel in Marina: breakfast, laundry and high speed internet access. There is also a 3* hotel in Monterey: breakfast, fitness room, pool business, laundry and internet. This is for Sept. 12-13. Thank you again.
thereuare Posted May 13, 2008 Report Posted May 13, 2008 Not sure of the Marina hotel, but the 3* Monterey hotel is a match for the Holiday Inn Express At Monterey Bay so that would be our best guess.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
joseesq Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks for all your help. I will be patient for now hoping for additional inventory. Of course when I am ready to bid I will use your PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links. You have been VERY helpful!!
joseesq Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Posted October 2, 2009 Thanks for all your help. I will be patient for now hoping for additional inventory. Of course when I am ready to bid I will use your PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links. You have been VERY helpful!!Didn't end up booking or going to Monterey for this trip. Thanks for the help!
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