Since the original hotel deals FAQ has disappeared, here’s one I put together for FW to use before posting any requests in Travel Deals.
This is to supplement the FatWallet Travel Deals FAQs. Please also refer to the FAQs/Guidelines.
****************************************************** Before posting a new topic requesting help on the board, please make sure that you conduct a SEARCH to make sure that it has not been covered previously.
If you are seeking assistance in planning a trip, please include ALL of the following information: a. Make sure you begin your Title with “REQUEST - …” For example, “REQUEST – Need cheap air/hotel package to Vegas from LAX in Oct” b. Dates of travel c. Departure city (and airports)/destination d. # of people (adults/children) (if children, you may wish to include ages) e. # of nights f. Approximate budget for your trip g. Activities that interest you h. WHAT YOU HAVE FOUND SO FAR IN YOUR RESEARCH. Please include complete prices (incl all taxes and fees) and where you have located the deal.
Please DO NOT post a new topic until you have done the items listed above. Finally, once you have posted your information, and received feedback from the community for your trip, please try to post a message indicating the details of what you finally ended up purchasing so that others may benefit.
When using Priceline’s name your own price for a hotel, research on betterbidding or biddingfortravel BEFORE bidding on Priceline!
Priceline’s name your own price and Hotwire’s limited rate are non-refundable reservations. Priceline might grant you a one-time exception should you make an error. If they do, they will charge a $25 penalty and will require you to ‘correct’ your error by bidding again.
Priceline guarantees bedding for 2 people, not the type of bedding (king/two queens). Note that some hotels may only fit 2 people in a room according to fire code regulations.
Hotwire allows you to select more than 2 people when making a reservation.
Also note that Priceline & Hotwire’s total price does NOT include any “resort fees” which must be paid directly to the hotel.
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May. 1, 2009 @ 2:59p by saltypie
posted: Oct. 31, 2008 @ 3:27p
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HotelsCombined.com - Among all the hotel comparison sites, this is the best one so far. They search for multiple different hotel sites for you to compare prices.
HotelClub.com - Join their membership and receive member dollars for every hotel booking you make. You can use the member dollars for your next hotel booking.
CheapRoomDeals.com - Always search this site before you book with HotelClub. If you prefer to have the hotel discounted instead of joining membership with HotelClub for member dollars, then this site would be the choice. Powered by HotelClub but with cheaper rates with most hotels.
Wotif.com - Last minute booking hotels with up to 3 months of deals now! They offer 'mystery deals' which the name of the hotel is hidden until you make a booking. Very mystery but sometime you can get some real great offers.
Asiarooms.com - Need to book a hotel in Asia? then make sure you always check this site first. I always found cheaper deals with them than most other sites for Asia countries.
Enter the location and "hotels" in the business box and see if any matches come up for coupons to use. I booked a $180/night hotel for $130 with one of these coupons.
Anyone have any experience with easyclicktravel.com? When I do hotel searches on Kayak, easyclicktravel seems to pop up as the lowest. I was mostly searching california.
I use Hotwire a lot - definitely some of the best deals in major cities (though not as much in suburbs/rural areas I've found).
And if you stay in Marriotts a lot, their rewards member forum is one of the best since they announce new deals/promo codes early from time to time: www.MarriottRewardsInsiders.com
There's also DealBase.com - it analyzes hotel deals and packages to show if you're really getting a deal or not. (Sometimes it's cheaper to put a bunch of things together yourself, other times, no...)
They have custom e-mail alerts so you can pick which city's deals you want to be informed about.
How can u select a few days(5) hotel stay when you are selecting a return vacation pacakage ( for 7 days) on Orbitz. The reason i m asking is that there is a 150$ off code for 5 days of hotel stay and our plan is for 7 days out of which we are staying a few days at freinds..
I stayed right across the street from the Alamo in San Antonio. The rate for this 4 str hotel was going for 159 a night. I got through Priceline for 71.00 a night with 45 in fees so three nights for 258.00.
I have used Priceline about 8-9 times (hotels) and have never had a bad experience. Just don't bid too high : P
Hi folks.. this info is very useful to travel newbie's..... also check hotelasn.au for travel deals all over world and HotelsAngel for travel Deals exclusive in India
Hi folks.. this info is very useful to travel newbie's..... also check hotelasn.au for travel deals all over world and HotelsAngel for travel Deals exclusive in India.
Need 3.5+ star hotel in downtown Nashville on 4/1-4/2 for a family of 5. The best price I have seen so far was on Priceline for $119/night (3.5 star), but would like to do much better (<$75/night). Looked at 'name your own price' on Priceline, but they cannot guarantee a room that sleeps 5 that way. We have some activities planned (all kid oriented so far), but would also take suggestions for resturaunts, must-dos, etc.
you can find the best hotel deals by searching online...one thing which you should remember is to amke sure that is there vacation period or not???if yes then you should go for those hotels which are more or less cheap so that you can enjoy your vacations
sardarji said: I am vising NY. Looking for Hotel in Secaucus, NJ area 11/25-11/27/10. I appreciate it. Thanks.
Thanks for letting us know...please let us know what your travel agent finds for you or what you find in your search!
Seriously...we are not paid travel agents. There is good info in this thread that you obviously didn't take the time to read. Do you really think without a bit of effort by you (since you didn't post any search results saying I found this hotel for this rate) that someone is going to search for a hotel for you.
Best option www.kayak.com under hotels see what has lowest rate. I found in searching for my parents this week that sometimes the best available rate is cheaper than the senior citizens rate. It takes time and effort that you are going to have to give some of or take the best rate you find on the hotel website.
Call hotel directly too...might get better rate...remember that is Thanksgiving time....
sardarji said: I am vising NY. Looking for Hotel in Secaucus, NJ area 11/25-11/27/10. I appreciate it. Thanks.I said it before, and I'll say it again....
The quality of this thread has gone completely down the tubes and IMO has become totally worthless.
Ok guys never been to Vegas but potentially it could be something I do often. Heading down for a wedding late May of 2011 and have seen some promo's around but most expire end of march 2011 at the lastest. My questions is should I wait and see what promos will come out closer to or in the new year or should I book something now?
Also, http://best-travel-prices.com is an amazing hotel and cheap flights comparison site. It searches and combines availability results from all major travel sites at once.
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