Hotwire Hotel: 4* Seattle (Downtown - Pike Place)Sheraton

[ajg]

I am trying to get a 4 star hotel in Seattle for my husband, me and our two daughters (over 18 years) for one night June 25th. We want either a room with 2 queen/double beds or two smaller but separate double rooms -- whatever is cheaper. Do you have suggestions on how to bid so that we can get a room with 2 double/queen beds? Or will the hotel take a lower bid if we want 2 rooms? We would be fine with any of the 4 star hotels listed on Priceline as available that day though some are not as central as others.

And here is another idea: if we decide to bid for the only 5 * hotel in Seattle (the Fairmount), what price do you think we should start? The same question about # of beds applies, too.

Thanks for any help.

ajg

[AaronJB]

PRICELINE does not guarantee 2 beds in a room, as I believe it states (or at least it used to if it doesn't still) on the page where you bid. If you want two beds in one room, the best way I could suggest would be to look to see what's available on HOTWIRE. If you searched for 4 adults in one room on HOTWIRE, you would be guaranteed of bedding for all four. The Fairmont (or any 5*'s in Seattle) has never been reported as a win on PRICELINE.

Please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchase.

[ajg]

(thru your link )

$126 plus tax for total of $149.

Hotwire only listed one choice was listed for a 4* downtown for 4 adults in one room ---

Amenities were internet business restaurant and fitness. No mention of pool. Traveler rating 4.0 out of 5 Based on 320+ customer reviews (Last reviewed March 2009) I figured from what had been posted here and by comparison it was the Sheraton. True.

The rate for 2 people was $99 -- for 4 people in a room $125. plus taxes. $100 less than all other sites.

I really need 2 beds in that room, and called the hotel at the number listed on my Hotwire confirmation -- only 5 minutes after making the reservation -- and the offsite reservations clerk said my room was listed as having 2 double beds in the room. Time will tell!

Thanks for this helpful website -- I needed all the advice to make this booking.

[ajg]

PRICELINE does not guarantee 2 beds in a room, as I believe it states (or at least it used to if it doesn't still) on the page where you bid. If you want two beds in one room, the best way I could suggest would be to look to see what's available on HOTWIRE. If you searched for 4 adults in one room on HOTWIRE, you would be guaranteed of bedding for all four. The Fairmont (or any 5*'s in Seattle) has never been reported as a win on PRICELINE.

Please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchase.

Thanks for the help -- and your advice was good. I went to Hotwire, searched for 4 adults / 1 room and found one 4* hotel and booked it. Used this link to do it. I posted the info on the Hotwire forum.

ajg

[AaronJB]

Merged your two threads.

Thank you for sharing your results with the board. Glad I was able to help - this is an excellent win, and at least this way you are ensured of bedding for 4. Well-reviewed Sheraton, too. :)

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE link to start your bidding, as well.

Enjoy your stay.