Entertainment Rate 1/2 Off

[packy]

From what I have read on this board, the rates at HRH and Portofino using the Entertainment Book don't appear to be 50% off (isn't that what the coupon says?). Is this correct?

[jtopicz1]

The coupon, I believe, reads "up to 50% off". I know some hotels only offer 20-30% off with the card, while others will set aside rooms at various price levels for the card on a given night. For example a hotel may choose to set aside 1 room at 50% off, 5 rooms at 35% off, and 10 rooms at 20% off. Remember the percentage is off rack rate, not necessarilly of the best rate.

Jim

[jtopicz1]

To add to what I had said, it appears that rack rates for HRH during the summer range from $200-300 depending on dates and room type. I know people have gotten rates as low as $117 over the summer using the Entertainment Card, so it would appear that in some cases HRH is offering at LEAST 50% off. Of course I'm sure the rooms available at that rate were very limited.

Jim

[antmaril]

I booked a pool view room at HRH for three nights at the end of June for $129.50 using my Entertainment Card. The first time I called HRH (before I found these boards), and asked the pool view room rate, I was told $229. Obviously, the savings is significant.

[Amy]

I just booked HRH for end of June this morning--we decided just on Sunday that since DH's vac time next year is iffy, we'd better try to do WDW and USF/IOA this year. Anyway, they were all sold out of the rooms at the Entertainment rate (which they told me was 50% off). They said they don't have any rooms at the Entertainment rate until sometime in July. But my work has a Universal Fan Club Card which has a 30% discount. So I got a pool view room for $160 a night, just a little more than 2 months out. They also told me that the regular rate is $229. I can't wait to try FOTL!

Amy

[Minnie's Guy]

I just called this past Tuesday about HRH and got the $117 rate for August 6&7. Just asked for lowest rate available and was told about the Entertainment rate. This is a garden view.

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[TJA]

I was curious about this also. So when I called for Portofino reservations, I just asked for the rate for September for a standard room. I was told $320. I then said that I am an entertainment member and was told the rate would be $160. So I grabbed it at 50% off, of course!

[Mushu2u]

We just booked HRH Entertainment rate for $117 Garden view in July....Can hardly wait..I've never been to IOA ;)

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[KimCon]

Do you have to have the entertainment card when you call, or can you just purchase it before you go? Thanks!

Kim

[CJ]

You don't need the card when you call, just when you check in. Good luck! We got the $117.50 rate for the end of August doing the same thing.È

[eyeore100]

I was just about to run to my travel agent
at lunch to book for Portofino for $260/night
for a regular room. Then I checked your site
and couldn't believe what I was reading about
Entertainment rates.
It was even more amazing when I called and
actually was able to book for 5 days at $160 for
a regular room at Portofino! WOW!!! I can't wait!!! BTW, how are the rooms and pool at
Portofino? I see alot of raves and hurrays
for HRH but I did not see any postings of
late for Portofino.

[packy]

Thanks all. Just booked three nights at the end of August for a HRH Pool View @ $129.50/night.