Lloyd A. de Vries Posted June 27, 2008 Report Posted June 27, 2008 I'm going to a stamp show at the Hartford CT convention center in August. The main show hotel, the Marriott, is much too expensive, when you count parking and Internet. The second show hotel, a Holiday Inn Express, is 2.4 miles away (it says it has a shuttle) but the only rooms available were smoking rooms.Expedia has the Godwin Hotel 0.6 miles away, and rates it 3.5 stars; $107.10 for my dates. (Plus parking, but a $50 gas card.)HOTWIRE has a 3.5 star hotel in downtown Hartford at $82, but won't tell me how far away from the convention center it is. If it's the Godwin, it's doable. If it's the Sheraton, across the river and an Interstate highway bridge, it's not. And Hotwire's version of "downtown Hartford" seems to include some of East Hartford on the other side of the river.The two sites are co-owned. Is there a good chance HOTWIRE is offering the Godwin? Is 3.5 stars on Expedia the same as 3.5 on Hotwire?
dahammer Posted June 27, 2008 Report Posted June 27, 2008 can you please post your dates of travel and the HOTWIRE amenities?thanks!
Fontaine Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 I stayed at the Goodwin a few months ago and thought it was a dump. I did hear that there were some renovation plans for it, but I don't know how far along they are. If you are picky, be advised.
Shirley Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 You may want to bid a hotel in the area through PRICELINE.com. I am able to get a $44/night at the Marriot outside of Hartford.Good luck.
dahammer Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 You may want to bid a hotel in the area through PRICELINE.com. I am able to get a $44/night at the Marriot outside of Hartford.Good luck.that's a great deal, can you please share this winning bid and post the results?thanks!
Lloyd A. de Vries Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Posted July 7, 2008 can you please post your dates of travel and the amenities?Sorry: Staying August 12-17. Most important is reasonable proximity to the Convention Center (not Civic Center), either walking or inexpensive cab. (I know about the Star Shuttle, but that runs limited hours on weekends I'd also like free Internet and free parking... but for a good price, I'd skip those.
thereuare Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 HOTWIRE has a 3.5 star hotel in downtown Hartford at $82, but won't tell me how far away from the convention centerWhat are the amenities associated with the 3.5* property you're being offered thru HOTWIRE?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
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