Pics of hotel + rooms? Prices in July?

[LilMamiBella]

I know at allears net I can see pictures of the hotel, pool, and rooms and was wondering if there was a similar site for the Universal Hotels?

What were July '05 prices like for the US hotels? I'm only getting a quote of $229 and was just wondering if it'll go cheaper later? Should I book through AAA or make a package with US?

[robvia]

There are fan sites around. Here's the IOA Central page.
http://www.ioacentral.com/resort_hotels/resort_hotels.htm
I've got my recent trip reports here.
http://www.nogodforme.com/RPR2005.htm
http://www.nogodforme.com/IOA.htm

$229 is a great rate using the AAA card. I paid $210 per night this year and it was booked 6 months in advance. Most people are using the AAA or APH code on the reservations screen. No, we don't expect rates to drop next year. In fact, many are finding the rates at the HRH to be going up since it is a popular hotel booked by conventions and A-list travelers. Book now, and if the rate drops, you can call and have them adjust it. Many people on these boards do that.

[IMGONNABE40!]

I am not sure what resort you are referring to. In July '05 we stayed in a deluxe at PBH for $284 per night. We had an upgrade to a Villa Suite. In early August '05 our rate at RPR was $159, we were upgraded to a King Suite. We could have gone to HRH for $199 during the same time period. I called yesterday and was told the discounted rates for July '06 are not yet out.

[LilMamiBella]

Thanks for the links! I'm not sure which one hotel we want to stay at..