billyblaze Posted June 29, 2004 Report Posted June 29, 2004 My wife picked this up today. Saw the Westin on Hotwire for $114.00 a night. Saw previous accepted bid for $98.00 so bid $97.00. Bid accepted. Taxes & fees of $20.74 ( ouch) bring total to $117.74. Thanks BB for all info.
thereuare Posted June 29, 2004 Report Posted June 29, 2004 Nice research! Thanks for sharing it.Enjoy your stay and time in NYC! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
billyblaze Posted July 2, 2004 Author Report Posted July 2, 2004 My hotel bill included a $2.00 occupancy tax that I have to pay. I thought priceline covered all taxes? Does anyone know if the Hotels are allowed to do this?
thereuare Posted July 2, 2004 Report Posted July 2, 2004 Yes they are.From Priceline's website (HELP>>HOTELS>>TAX will pull it up):Depending on the city and property you stay in, you may also be charged a "Hotel Occupancy Tax", resort fees, parking charges, room service, etc. as these costs are not included in the price you pay priceline. These charges, if applicable, will be payable to the hotel directly at checkout. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
billyblaze Posted July 2, 2004 Author Report Posted July 2, 2004 Thanks. Obviously, I paid it. However, I still think it is a little sneaky.
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