Finding the Best Hotel Rate?

07-07-2009, 09:33 AM

OK what do I use? Priceline, Hotwire etc?

Looks to me that using the name your price feature on Priceline might be the way to go.

Any thoughts from the pros?

Thanks in advance

JE3146 · 07-07-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

OK what do I use? Priceline, Hotwire etc?

Looks to me that using the name your price feature on Priceline might be the way to go.

Any thoughts from the pros?

Thanks in advance

Not sure about hotels, but using Priceline name a price for our rental car on the honeymoon saved us about 300$ over everyone else.

md4958 · 07-07-2009, 09:45 AM

hotwire will allow you to compare several other travel sites pricing. However the reason I dont like booking a hotel through these companies is that they charge you in advance for your stay.

What ive done successfully in the past is to call the hotel directly and tell them you got $XXX.XX price on whatever site and see if they will match it, then book through them. They will typically only hold your room with a credit card, or sometimes charge you a one night deposit. Ive done this on several occasions.

TheBeard · 07-07-2009, 09:48 AM

hotels.com isn't bad.

elderboy02 · 07-07-2009, 09:49 AM

The company I work at uses travelocity

kelmac07 · 07-07-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBeard

hotels.com isn't bad.

I agree!!

07-07-2009, 12:47 PM

Can't believe it!

I got a Courtyard By Marriott in MA for $50 a night on Priceline.

Thanks guys.

dunng · 07-07-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

Can't believe it!

I got a Courtyard By Marriott in MA for $50 a night on Priceline.

Thanks guys.

Nice deal! Where abouts?

Alpedhuez55 · 07-07-2009, 12:57 PM

If you are going to use Priceline, try checking out the forums on this site:

< wrong link??? >

You can get great deals here, but remember, you do not pick your room. If you want a King, you may get stuck with two doubles.

mikeyj23 · 07-07-2009, 01:05 PM

I'm a Hotwire lover - used it a bunch of times and saved lots of $$.

ade06 · 07-07-2009, 01:16 PM

I use Hotwire to get a feel for the going discount rate available and then I go to priceline and start bidding around 20 - 30% less than Hotwire. Also, I've found some great deals on travelzoo.

07-07-2009, 01:19 PM

Priceline all the way for hotels. Never used it for anything else. It took me a while to get used to the fact that you don't know the name of the hotel until it is final but It has worked for us a few times.

07-07-2009, 02:20 PM

Milford

dunng · 07-07-2009, 05:07 PM

Over half off!

07-07-2009, 09:33 AM	#1
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Finding the Best Hotel Rate? OK what do I use? Priceline, Hotwire etc? Looks to me that using the name your price feature on Priceline might be the way to go. Any thoughts from the pros? Thanks in advance

07-07-2009, 09:45 AM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Finding the Best Hotel Rate? hotwire will allow you to compare several other travel sites pricing. However the reason I dont like booking a hotel through these companies is that they charge you in advance for your stay. What ive done successfully in the past is to call the hotel directly and tell them you got $XXX.XX price on whatever site and see if they will match it, then book through them. They will typically only hold your room with a credit card, or sometimes charge you a one night deposit. Ive done this on several occasions. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher. Last edited by md4958; 07-07-2009 at 09:52 AM.

07-07-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
TheBeard Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Rob Location: TheFace Posts: 285 Trading: (31)	Re: Finding the Best Hotel Rate? hotels.com isn't bad.

07-07-2009, 09:49 AM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Finding the Best Hotel Rate? The company I work at uses travelocity

07-07-2009, 12:47 PM	#7
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Finding the Best Hotel Rate? Can't believe it! I got a Courtyard By Marriott in MA for $50 a night on Priceline. Thanks guys.

07-07-2009, 12:57 PM	#9
Alpedhuez55 Fat Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 115 Trading: (8)	Re: Finding the Best Hotel Rate? If you are going to use Priceline, try checking out the forums on this site: < wrong link??? > You can get great deals here, but remember, you do not pick your room. If you want a King, you may get stuck with two doubles. Last edited by mmblz; 07-07-2009 at 01:19 PM. Reason: wrong link, it appears...

07-07-2009, 01:05 PM	#10
mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Re: Finding the Best Hotel Rate? I'm a Hotwire lover - used it a bunch of times and saved lots of $$.

07-07-2009, 01:16 PM	#11
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Finding the Best Hotel Rate? I use Hotwire to get a feel for the going discount rate available and then I go to priceline and start bidding around 20 - 30% less than Hotwire. Also, I've found some great deals on travelzoo. Last edited by ade06; 07-07-2009 at 01:23 PM. Reason: editing is fun

07-07-2009, 01:19 PM	#12
jlaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Finding the Best Hotel Rate? Priceline all the way for hotels. Never used it for anything else. It took me a while to get used to the fact that you don't know the name of the hotel until it is final but It has worked for us a few times.

07-07-2009, 02:20 PM	#13
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Finding the Best Hotel Rate? Milford

07-07-2009, 05:07 PM	#14
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Finding the Best Hotel Rate? Over half off! __________________ MassHole Banter