Hotwire Hotel: 4* Detroit (Birmingham-Troy-Madison Heights) Radisson Kingsley

[nick5]

I bought tickets to take my Mom to Dancing with the Stars. Last year, I was able to follow it up with a winning priceline bid 3* Omni River Place which was just a few blocks away. (on an unexpected note, the dancers were staying there that same night and my mom was able to see Wayne Newton, which made her trip, she is in her 70's)

Ok back to my problem. Seems it is the first day of the Auto Show, press gets in the Jan 11, 12, 13 then the public opening.

I have had 3* rejected at the 55.00 (bid this before knowing about show). BUT since typically 55.00 would have grabbed Courtyard, I went to the web site to see their current prices for this date. 399.00 a night. I don't think priceline is going to have anything downtown the night I need it. <G>

So,, does anyone have bidding suggestions for what near by area? I can drive traffic but it will be a later show,, so dont' want to be driving too far with mom. Ideas? I have stayed in Auburn Hills area, Livonia area, but is there something near that is ok for two women driving late night?

Thank you,

Cheryl

[thereuare]

If you look at the PRICELINE map Dearborn is the next closest zone (~8-10 miles) with Southfield being the next cloest (~10-15 miles) away... i think Southfield is a little bit nicer of an area than Dearborn, imo. (NOTE the distances above are approximate since there is no telling where within each zone you will end up, and i only calculated the distance from the Downtown zone since i don't know where Dancing With the Stars is taped)

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[nick5]

I'm not sure how you want to edit the subject as I ended up doing HOTWIRE. It was my first time ever using them.

59.00 a night Radisson Kingsley Hotel Detroit Bloomfield Hills. I'll post over in Hotwire forum win. And I did use your HOTWIRE link.

I"m so happy (and suprised) since the auto show has made rooms limited and jacked the prices in all the surrounding areas of downtown Detroit, I was getting concerned as our tickets are none refundable to Dancing with the Stars.

Thanks for the help,

Cheryl

[nick5]

Radisson Kingsley Hotel Detroit-Bloomfield Hills

39475 Woodward Avenue

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304

(248) 644-1400

Rate per night: $59

Total (with fees and taxes) for entire stay: $142.94

(I bought opinional insurance for 8.00 due to mom's health)

Listed Hotwire Amenities: (Rated: 4 Star by Hotwire)

Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby

Cheryl

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to hear you found something affordable which will work well for your plans.

Thank you for sharing your results with the board and using our HOTWIRE link to begin your purchase.

Enjoy your stay and have a good time at the show with your mom.

[nick5]

I was sent this today from Hotwire! What a surprise!! I booked a hotwire room a few weeks back for this coming weekend for two nights Jan 11 & 12, 2009. (Detroit MI Bloomfield) . The bucks are good till Jan 7, 2010.

Cheryl

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It is our pleasure to provide you with a $50.00 credit to your Hotwire Account in the form of Hotwire HotDollars. One HotDollar is equivalent to one US dollar, and can be used for any future booking on the Hotwire site. You will be given the option of using this credit on the billing page for your next booking. Full details of your HotDollar assignment are shown below:

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[thereuare]

Assuming you received this due to a downgrade of the Radisson, can you please let us know the new star rating so that we can update the Hotwire Hotel List accordingly.

Thanks.

[nick5]

Assuming you received this due to a downgrade of the Radisson, can you please let us know the new star rating so that we can update the Hotwire Hotel List accordingly.

Thanks.

Thereuare, I would have missed why I recieved the Hotdollars if you had not asked. I found in my spam folder a letter from Hotwire. They did downgrade to a 3.5* and that was the reason for the credit of 25.00 each night. Very nice of them as I would have never known.

Cheryl

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We are contacting you about your upcoming stay at Radisson Kingsley Hotel

Detroit-Bloomfield Hills, Hotwire Itinerary Number **********.

We periodically review our representation of our hotel partners' star

rating. After doing so for this hotel, we have decided to adjust the star

rating to 3.5 stars. While we are confident in the quality of all our hotel

partners, the new rating more accurately reflects the service level,

accommodations and facilities of this property.

As such, have credited to your account $25 HotDollars for each night of your

stay. Your HotDollars can be used to book any flight, Hotwire hot Rate car

rental, hotel reservation or package on the Hotwire Web site. Each one is

equivalent to one U.S. dollar in value and is available for one year from

the date of issuance.

[thereuare]

Thanks for the udpate... we'll adjust the Hotwire Hotel List accordingly.

Have a great trip.

[nick5]

Odd question for you. Since the Radisson Kingsley is located in Bloomfields, shouldn't that appear in the subject incase someone is looking to stay in that area? I'll be honest, I don't recall how the Hotwire listed this property area.

Cheryl

[thereuare]

The topic titles use the zone names that HOTWIRE (or PRICELINE for priceline purchases) use... this property is located in HOTWIRE's (Birmingham-Troy-Madison Heights) zone.