Any Thoughts on Galleria Palms Orlando?

[Disney_Freak56]

Oh I'm crying.

I took a chance today and tried Priceline. My first time ever.

Never. again.

I got Clarion Maingate.

They don't even have free breakfast.

My choice was between Galleria, Inn @ Oak Plantation, and a chance at Priceline and just as I was about to STOP the transaction, my bid was accepted and I was so very dismally informed of my accommodations.

Next time, I'm choosing Galleria. Even if I can afford onsite, just to teach myself a lesson.

Bummer!

If I can be so nosey, what was your bid?

 

[julezdisney]

Bummer!

If I can be so nosey, what was your bid?

$40. And I thought I'd chosen 3* but now I think I must've chosen 2-1/2*.

LOL. I'm almost over it- as I'm moving on to other trip planning aspects, however still bummed.

 

[StephSalyer]

Oh I'm crying.

I took a chance today and tried Priceline. My first time ever.

Never. again.

I got Clarion Maingate.

They don't even have free breakfast.

My choice was between Galleria, Inn @ Oak Plantation, and a chance at Priceline and just as I was about to STOP the transaction, my bid was accepted and I was so very dismally informed of my accommodations.

Next time, I'm choosing Galleria. Even if I can afford onsite, just to teach myself a lesson.

Hey Julez!

I recognize you from the "Oak Plantation" thread. Don't feel bad:

1. You are going to Disney

2. It could have been a lot worse, you could have gone to Oak Plantation. Honestly, Oak Plantation is absolutely the worst place I have ever stayed at. The place was terrible, the location was terrible, etc. I have not been to Clarion Maingate but I think it is a good location. Much closer than Oak Plantation. I am sure you will have a great time.

Galleria Palms is a very nice alternative when staying off-site. Just think, now you get to plan another trip so you can try it.

Steph

 

[julezdisney]

Hey Julez!

I recognize you from the "Oak Plantation" thread. Don't feel bad:

1. You are going to Disney

2. It could have been a lot worse, you could have gone to Oak Plantation. Honestly, Oak Plantation is absolutely the worst place I have ever stayed at. The place was terrible, the location was terrible, etc. I have not been to Clarion Maingate but I think it is a good location. Much closer than Oak Plantation. I am sure you will have a great time.

Galleria Palms is a very nice alternative when staying off-site. Just think, now you get to plan another trip so you can try it.

Steph

I know! I know!

I'm over it.

Well, almost.

 

[Disney_Freak56]

I tried a Priceline bid two years ago when people were getting the All Star resorts -- hoping to get one. Did I? Nooooooo! I got the Nikki Bird and was so disappointed! I read all kinds of terrible things about it. And then the hotel was sold to another company. I believe they were going to turn it into an extended stay kind of place without any housekeeping services on a daily basis -- or something like that. Anyhow, it ended up enough people complained to Priceline and those of us that did, got our money back. I was so thankful!

Never again will I do Priceline for WDW. But that's just me. I know others have been lucky. Me -- not so much!

I did a prepay for the Econolodge near the airport and it was so disgusting that I made hubby leave about 3 hours. We arrived super late after a long drawn out flight on Delta. Not only was the room and hotel disgusting, they charged me for the room (after I had already prepaid) -- which I didn't find out until I checked my bank balance a couple of days later. After contacting the hotel and the booking company and not getting a response, I had to end up contacting my State Attorney General's office who had to become involved and got us our second charge back.

So as you can see, I'm a little leery about staying off of WDW property.

And these great reviews for Galleria have definitely eased my mind as we're traveling with my sister and her two boys, and my daughter, her SO and my 7 month old granddaughter.

 

[irisesareblue]

I had booked for November 2008 and I saw a review on TA that mentioned a charge for breakfast so I called the hotel. I was told by the clerk that answered the phone that breakfast is $3.99 per person.

 

[kgloverii]

If there is a charge, that is news to me. We were just there end of August and were not charged....