Luck with Hotwire?

[Fargoman2]

I have had some reasonably good success getting great hotels using Hotwire in some parts of the country, but have never tried it in Orlando.

I am greedy--so I am seeking an "upscale bargain" near WDW. Anyone have any luck doing this. I see they advertise a 4 star for $119 in the WDW area, but am very reluctant to pull the trigger until I can get a better sense of what properties might be in play.

Anyone with any luck/system for doing this?

 

[MomofKatie]

I have used Hotwire several times for Orlando vacations. I have had only one not-so-nice hotel stay, but it was a really cheap, 2 star place for 1 night, so I can't really complain (it was the Days Inn Maingate East, btw).

I got Radisson Resort Orlando- Celebration this past fall for approx $80/night- nice hotel with pretty pool complex and very close to WDW.

Did a super budget trip in Jan '07, and got Howard Johnson Maingate East for $30/night. Older hotel, definitely budget, but clean and big rooms- pleasant staff, too.

Going in May, and got Extended Stay Deluxe LBV for $32/night. Looks like a decent place- all rooms are suites with full kitchens, within 2 1/2 miles of DTD.

I'd use Hotwire again for sure- just go for the star level and area you want.

 

[MomofKatie]

Forgot to add- www.betterbidding.com has good info on probable Hotwire matches in Orlando.

 

[kokomos]

Check the amenities and see if matches up with one of these will give you a good idea of what you might be getting. I would be happy staying at any of these.



Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Downtown Disney
4* Buena Vista Palace Walt Disney World Resort Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa (name change, previously 3.5*)
Amenities: Resort, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Spa

4* Dolphin
Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business, Golf, Tennis, Laundry
(NOTE: thru Hotel Product, these amenities are the same as those for the Swan, so you could get either one)

4* Hyatt Grand Cypress
Amenities: Resort, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Children's Activities, Golf, Business

4* Swan
Customer Favorite
Amenities: Resort, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Spa, Golf, Tennis, Business, Laundry

4* Walt Disney World Hilton
Customer Favorite
Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business Center
(VP now showing Resort, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf)


Orlando (Disney Main Gate - Champions Gate)
4* Celebration Hotel
Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Golf, Tennis
Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Golf, Tennis, Spa
(note: Vacation Package shows Boutique icon, but as of now Hotel Product does not, Spa is also now showing <again> in the VP)

4* Gaylord Palms
Amenities: Resort, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Childrens Activities, Spa

4* Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Amenities: Resort, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Spa, Hi-Speed Internet, Golf, Tennis, Business, Laundry

 

[Nicole721]

The Omni is a five-star.

 

[spartn1]

I found their prices to be reasonable, and you can choose the hotel...

 

[kokomos]

The Omni is a five-star.

sorry just going by what was listed on better bidding. they all come up as resorts on priceline.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

I love using Hotwire w/ betterbidding.com. I've never used it for Orlando, but always use it for weekend trips and have had great luck!

 

[TheMorgans]

Yesterday I got a 4 star for the night we arrive for $36.00. I am very pleased with the hotel and the price. This is the first trip that I have used Hotwire. I also bought my air fare for about $104 per person less than directly through the airlines web site. I plan on using them again.

 

[Nicole721]

We were hoping for the Omni for a pre cruise trip (we're doing Disney after the cruise), but we'll take what we got!

Through Hotwire (we wanted to guarantee two beds), we got the Gaylord Palms for $109/night. Rack rate is $270 so more than half off!

We wanted to stay in the Omni for the lazy river, but for what we're saving, we can go to Typhoon Lagoon