Hotwire Hotel: 2.5* Detroit (Downtown) Holiday Inn Express

[Knocturnal]

I recently was the recipient of $25 "HotDollars" given to me by Hotwire due to a future reservation that I had made at the Holiday Inn Express in Downtown Detroit. Reason being is that this property has been adjusted/downgraded from a 3* to a 2.5*. Just wanted to let everyone in the know regarding the new star rating!!!

[thereuare]

Thanks for the post... can you please share the details of your win to this thread by adding the dates of your stay, price paid, and amenities shown before your purchase. You can still view all of this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.

Even though this property has been reported to the board previously, please share all your wins with the board as the information could benefit others.

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Thanks.

[Knocturnal]

Detroit Downtown Holiday Inn Express

Dates of Stay 4/10/09 - 4/11/09

Amenities include:

Complimentary Breakfast

Fitness Center

Pool

Business Center

Laundry Facilities

High-Speed Internet Access

Reservation: $44.00

Taxes and other fees: $12.69

Total: $56.69

I made this reservation far in advance, as some friends are flying in from out west to take in the '09 Tiger's Opener.

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up!

[Knocturnal]

Update? - I was recently browsing on Hotwire for another stay in downtown Detroit, when I came across a 3* that includes the same amenities as the Holiday Inn Express for the typical price ($45). When I checked my trip itinerary for the April 10th date, it was showing that Holiday Inn Express is a three star once again. The reason this can be rather quick to point out is that it offers complimentary breakfast, yet is not considered a boutique. Quite silly that they would downgrade and upgrade so quickly from 2.5* to 3*, but I won't hesitate to take the "hot Dollars". Haha.

[thereuare]

Thanks for the update (again :) )