Priceline/Hotwire # of beds

[MoSoccerMom]

Has anyone ever bid on a room through Priceline or Hotwire and not been able to get 2 beds when you arrived at the hotel? I am thinking of changing my travel plans for 3 days after a cruise, June 5-8. I would like to try for a 4* in the Sea World area (would like the Peabody, but I know there are a couple of others I may get), but I am afraid that since you can't specify the room, I may end up with 4 people in a king room! I read that I can call down to the hotel later to request, but it won't be a guarantee. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[senoragilbert]

Hotwire allows you to specify the number of people in the room. This gives you different results (sometimes) when you add two children to the mix.

For instance, when I searched for the week we're going, the Extended Stay Deluxe came up for 2 adults, but disappeared for 2 adults and 1 child. (No, Hotwire doesn't give names...but check betterbidding.com for some help there)

PL...you get what you get. Though with an only child, we risk it. No problems with getting a rollaway if we need one.

 

[Darcy03231]

I only use priceline if there are 2 people. More than 2 I use Hotwire. I've seen stories on message boards of people who used Priceline and then either couldn't get two beds or who were charged more if they had more than 2 people. I've never had an issue with Hotwire when I've booked and put in 4 people.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

agreeing with previous posters. we have 2 kids so I stick with Hotwire. I've used them 5 times now and with great results every time. It's great for a 1 night stay pre cruise.

 

[annakris1973]

Just be sure that you are 100% sure that your plans will go through. I had a medical situation come up possibly requiring surgery the week I am scheduled to go to WDW. I had booked through Hotwire, and they do not allow changes or cancellations. They said if I sent them a Dr.s note with the reason I am medically unable to travel, they would refund all but $25 processing fee. I told them that sounded like a HIPPA violation.