Hotwire Hotel: Room Upgrades

[leechild4]

Hi,

I am planning on travelling from the UK to Toronto aug29th and looking to stay for one night in a 4* (if people let me know if this is the best option) hotel in the downtown area.

I am looking to propose to my fiancee over there that evening. I admit i havent looked into priceline/hotwire or other review sites as of yet (found this site before those!

I was just wondering which hotel people would suggest for:

- a really nice room and somewhere special

- and somewhere where i might be able to 'persuade' the front desk for an upgrade for our special evening :)

Realise that no one will be able to say for definite, but thought i would just ask just in case. Really appreciate any feedback or advice.

Now all I have to make sure is that she says YES!!

[AaronJB]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the upcoming proposal! :)

Unfortunately, HOTWIRE and PRICELINE reservations are not eligible for upgrades. While you may be able to convince at check-in, there's definitely no guarantee.

What would be your budget for hotel for the night?

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links.

[leechild4]

Ahh okay. apologies I havent fully read through enough about these booking systems. I would be looking to pay upto $150CAD for the night. how far would this get me in fair toronto?

thanks

[AaronJB]

It would be somewhat over your budget, but the 4 1/2* Park Hyatt - which has not been reported on PRICELINE or HOTWIRE - is $170 on Orbitz.com for this date.

The coupon code SUMMERVIN may work for 15% off that price - if that worked, it would be only a few dollars over budget.

There's plenty of nice, less expensive properties, as well. I just thought I'd throw out the Park Hyatt is as a "top-end" suggestion.

Other ideas include a lake view at the Westin Harbor Castle (on sale for $116 via Orbitz, or the Toronto Yorkville Intercontinental for $134.

HOTWIRE has 4*'s in downtown Toronto for $80 and $66 - if those are of interest, let us know and we can try to ID them.

Please use the site's Orbitz, PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links.