Basunama Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 Looking to get the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood FL for 2 nights. A 4 star is coming up for $122Amenities listed are: Resort, Near Beach, Smoke Free Rooms, PoolTrip advisor rating 4 out of 5 rating with 60+ reviews. Last reviewed in September.Does not offer a low price guarantee is this a hint that it is the Crown Plaza?I do not want the Holiday Crown Plaza as I can get that direct for $105.Would I be better off bidding on Priceline since I saw someone else on this board get the following week for $110?there is 4.5 star Resort one for $149 that I am assuming is the Westin Diplomat Golf Resort would prefer the beach.Thanks for the help.
slick_gd Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 It looks like you are missing some amenities for the hotels. Can you double check with HOTWIRE and list the full set of amenities. You can get the entire list by clicking 'continue' on the HOTWIRE results page and then right underneath the icons click 'see all amenities'.Without the full set of amenities our guesses may be off.You specifically mention the Westin Diplomat, this one has been reported to the board as a 4* as well as the Crowne Plaza. There are a couple differences in the amenity combinations of these hotels which makes it important to have the full list of amenities.HOTWIRE has a lowest rate guarantee as a double the difference money back. Some people notice a lower advertised price somewhere other than HOTWIRE but book through HOTWIRE and then call them up to get double the difference back. You will always end up saving through HOTWIRE over other channels.Typically there are better deals to be had on PRICELINE as you are given no information as to which hotel you will get, however, that is also the downfall, you have no idea what you are going to get, so you need to be flexible.I don't think PRICELINE has the same lowest rate guarantee as HOTWIRE.Post the full set of amenities and we will help ID the hotels.
Basunama Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Posted October 31, 2008 Amenities listed:Resort, Near Beach, smoke free rooms, fitness center, pool, restaraunt, business center, high speed internet, golf nearby
slick_gd Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 Well, it looks like both the Crowne Plaza and the Westin Diplomat have been reported with the same amenity combination, however, HOTWIRE does list the tripadvisor traveler review rating of 4/5 based on 60+ reviews.The Westin Diplomat has a 3.5/5 rating based on 322 reviews, while the Crowne Plaza has a 4/5 rating based on 77 reviews. The Crowne Plaza would be my best guess.Since you mention that you have seen the Crowne Plaza for $105 elsewhere, you might want to consider HOTWIRE's double the difference guarantee. For the $17 difference you would end up getting the Crowne Plaza for just $88.If you plan on reserving, help support this site by using this HOTWIRE link to start your purchase and let the board know the result.
thereuare Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 If you do end up booking direct please use our link to the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Sian Resort (or the Crowne Plaza, or any of the other, links in our suport.page)Let us know what you ultimately decide to do 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
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