Question regarding hotel/Hotel Kingdom

[brashy]

I went to the Universal Studios website and tried to book a room at RPR on 07-25 and it said they were sold out. I then called the hotel directly and they advised me on the phone that they only had a King Suites left for $324.00 night. I then saw a couple of people on here booked with Hotel Kingdom.com without any incidents. I went to their website and low and behold they had avaialbility for 07-25. (standard room $224.00) I booked a room through them and they only charged a downpayment of $26.00 now with the remaining due at check-in.

Has anyone ever seen this before? I hope it's not a screw up on HotelKingdom's end as I already booked my other ressies around this. Also, I did get my Instant Confirmation email from them confirming the date. Thanks for any input.

 

[DCSingle]

I had this happen two years ago with another Orlando hotel that I booked through Hotel Kingdom after the hotel itself had said it was booked. I had no problems with my reservation and had a room upon arrival. The hotel told me that sometimes HotelKingdom and other consolidators pre-purchase or option blocks of rooms in advance, thus HotelKingdom can show availability while the hotel shows that it has no rooms. I've had several good experiences with HotelKingdom and recommend them.

 

[brashy]

Great thanx! I called RPH yesterday and they confirmed that I did have a room reserved. Can't wait!

 

[essmom]

I used hotel kingdom for spring break last year and got a HRH gardenview for $151-No problem whatsover!!!

 

[BosLAD]

I just returned from HRH and I booked thru Hotel Kingdom. No problems whatsoever!
I was charged $199+ taxes per night. I know when I booked I was given a "Garden View" but when I checked in, I was given a Pool View on the 4th floor!