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Hotels.com

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Moderator1, Apr 29, 2008.

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  1. finishthehat

    finishthehat Active Member

    I've used Priceline (and maybe hotels.com, can't remember) but what's worked for me is calling the hotel directly 10-15 minutes after I've made, say, the Priceline reservation and putting in requests for non-smoking, king-size bed, etc.

    It's worked so far. (I just got a great Priceline price for a 4-star in Austin.)
     
    finishthehat, Apr 30, 2008
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  2. Smasher_Sloan

    Smasher_Sloan Active Member

    I saw a nice price on an online service. Called the hotel directly, figuring I could get that price and wouldn't have the money instantly deducted from my debit card.

    Wrong. The hotel told me they sell a certain number of rooms, and the third party sets whatever price works for them. The hotel held firm at their significantly higher rate.
     
    Smasher_Sloan, Apr 30, 2008
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  3. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    I think they are all in cahoots.
    I checked six sites today and all the rooms had the exact same rates.

    Rat bastards!
     
    Moderator1, Apr 30, 2008
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  4. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member


    Your ploy frequently works . . . just not with everyone.

    Be not discouraged.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Apr 30, 2008
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