jenndon Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I use Priceline for NYC several times a year and have never been burned. The rates are incredible now, so we're going to try to stay a couple of nights in the city for Spring Break while hubby works, so he doesn't have to commute. Since there are 4 of us, and it's for 2 nights, I'm not sure that I want to risk Priceline (although I've only stayed in one hotel that wouldn't have accomodated all 4 of us).So I'm looking at Hotwire. If I put in 4 ppl, I assume that the hotels that come up are booking me a room with 2 dbl beds?I see the Sheraton (per other inquiries) here, for $129, which is a pretty good rate (but then I think that I could get it for less via PL probably).So--Compare the two booking services:Can I cancel the room on Hotwire or not?Room for 4 people guaranteed on Hotwire?How do the fees compare, because I know that a $125 room on PL really is quite a bit more than that with the fees.If there's another thread that answers this, feel free to point me there, but I looked at the general Hotwire info and didn't see it. I'd just appreciate hearing from someone who uses both. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Since there are 4 of us, and it's for 2 nights, I'm not sure that I want to risk Priceline (although I've only stayed in one hotel that wouldn't have accomodated all 4 of us).That is wise! This is allways a risk, not only for New York.Can I cancel the room on Hotwire or notNoCompare the two booking services:What would you like to know? I used both for several years without problem. But I get the feeling that HOTWIRE is a bit nicer when there is a problem. Room for 4 people guaranteed on HotwireYes, as long as you have booked a quad room are you guaranteed this.How do the fees compare, because I know that a $125 room on PL really is quite a bit more than that with the feesI have never compared the rates. But just find a room around $125 on HOTWIRE and go a few steps in the process and you will see the fees.I hope this helps.Yellowdog. Link to comment
jenndon Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Thanks -- very helpful!We've actually used Priceline for our family of 4 two or three times, but only for one-night stays. We figure that we can cram in for one night. But as I said, even in NYC, they've been able to give us 2 double beds (I call ahead and ask, although they don't guarantee even at that point).I know that I'm in the minority (and my kids are small -- although getting bigger now!)But I think that I might try this. I might play around and see if I can get it a lot lower on PL and risk it again. Isn't that part of the fun? Link to comment
AaronJB Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 PRICELINE rates are almost always less than comparable HOTWIRE rates, because PRICELINE is a more opaque service. You can potentially figure out which hotels are showing on HOTWIRE, but as a "trade-off", the service isn't as cheap as PRICELINE Please use the site's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links. Link to comment
jenndon Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Just wanted to close this out. Ended up going with Priceline (and will post results on that board as well). The Hotwire room had gone up from $129 to $219 as of today, so I knew that Priceline was the way to go.I ended up with MTW $115 -- Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers Link to comment
jenndon Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Started in Times Square, 4 * -- $95, rejected.Added free rebids (105, 115), rejected.Opened new browser and started at $95, 4 * in MTW, rejected. Added free rebids (105, 115)Accepted -- $115, Sheraton NY Hotel and Towers.It's a good location and I am happy because it's a big hotel, so I'm pretty sure that they will be able to fulfill my 2 dbl beds request.Used BB PRICELINE link. Link to comment
llh58 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Could you please state the dates of your hotel stay? Thank you!Started in Times Square, 4 * -- $95, rejected.Added free rebids (105, 115), rejected.Opened new browser and started at $95, 4 * in MTW, rejected. Added free rebids (105, 115)Accepted -- $115, Sheraton NY Hotel and Towers.It's a good location and I am happy because it's a big hotel, so I'm pretty sure that they will be able to fulfill my 2 dbl beds request.Used BB PRICELINE link. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Excellent win for TS in the Spring - Thank you for using the PRICELINE link to start the booking process, as well. :)Have a great trip. Link to comment
jenndon Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 The dates are in the subject line -- just one night at 4/14/09. Link to comment
llh58 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Sorry! I think I need to adjust my glasses!!! Ii got the same hotel in June. Hope its ok, it has real mixed reviews. I figure for the price, you cant beat it!The dates are in the subject line -- just one night at 4/14/09. Link to comment
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