celtics Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 Hi, New to this site. Trying to fully understand hotwire vs priceline. Basically, my wife and I are going to NYC this weekend for dinner, a play, etc. Checking in 3/13 and out on 3/15. Were going to stay in CT but then thought I'd look for a decent rate in the city.I see a hotwire hotel for $88, a 3 star, near Empire State. the price looks low. What are the chances I could get stuck in one of these "pod rooms" I read about? Maybe I'm not risky enough for this lol. Just want a nice room in a decent part of the city, etc.Any thoughts appreciated.
thereuare Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!If you haven't see it yet, start here: I've Never Used Priceline or Hotwire which explains the similarities and differences between PRICELINE and HOTWIREThere are a few definitions of a "pod" room, which may or may not apply, specifically what is it that you're trying to avoid?What are the amenities associated with the 3* HOTWIRE hotel? What is your maximum budget per nite (before fees and taxes) for this stay?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
celtics Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks for your reply. OK, so I read through many of your help topics and I think I'm now a pro (well, maybe not a pro). I figured out that this hotel was a Murray Hill hotel (I forget the exact name) and the reviews were not so hot. Outdated, bad smell, etc.So, I was able to use your listing of hotels, found another one in NYC near madison square garden and was able to identify this as the brand new Wyndham which had great reviews. I cautiously entered my credit card info and was psyched when I found out I was right - that was the hotel I was able to get. $104 a night for 2 nights. Thanks for your website. I think I found a new way to travel.ps: I then went to the Wyndham site and wanted to see the price if I booked right through them, which is what I would have normally done. It was over $200 per night for the same nights.
thereuare Posted March 10, 2009 Report Posted March 10, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Can you please add a reply to this thread with the details of your purchase... star rating, zone, hotel name (there are two wyndhams in this zone), price, dates, and amenities shown before your purchase. You can still view all of this informatino by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.It would be appreciated if you used the previously requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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