Hotwire Hotel: tips on winning hotel for 2 adults and 2 kids for 4 nights for several

[dave12345]

I'm looking at staying in London with my girlfriend and 2 kids from 3rd August to the 7th and we're quite flexible, so I would really appreciate if people can answer the following questions:

1) We don't mind staying in one of several locations in London but is it best to bid for each location individually or altogether?

2) Is there a way we can findout previous winning bids?

3) What happens if the hotel can't accomodate the extra 2 kids since priceline state the rooms are for upto 2 adults, as I know a lot of hotels in London have quite small rooms and won't allow more than 2 people per room. will we receive a refund or be accomodated elsewhere?

4) Is there a way to findout which hotel is up for grabs before bidding?

Thank you very much for the help

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

If you intend on bidding for one room i wouldn't recommend using PRICELINE for as you've seen, they only guarantee double occupancy. The hotel would be under no obligation to accomodate you with a room with two beds and you would not be entitled to a refund. When you place your bid you agree to the terms, that being that the room you receive is only guaranteed to accomodate double occupancy.

HOTWIRE would be a better option since they allow you to search for up to quad occupancy, and guarantee "sleeping accmodations" for everyone you include in your search. Usually this means two beds, but it could be one bed + a sofabed OR one bed + a rollaway, but you'll be assured of accomodations for all four of you (assuming that's what you include in your search)

I'd start by searching HOTWIRE for a room with 2adults/2children... does anything appear within the zones you were interested in and within your budget?

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