Resort Fees Off-site

[ClapYourHands]

Good point, was going to mention that you sometimes have to chase to get the reservation number, but it's doable. Also wanted to add to make sure people understand the the blind bid sites are almost always (usually) just for doubles. If you have a family, and need a couple beds, you may be out of luck. They will typically accommodate you, but they aren't obligated to do so.

Used priceline for years and years to get a specific resort we wanted at a ridiculous rate, but eventually had an issue getting 2 beds! D'oh!

Priceline only guarantees 2 people. Hotwire allows you to add the number of adults and children in your party (to a total of 4).

 

[baler31]

The price-match guarantees are being offered by the hotel brands (Hilton, Marriott, etc.) as an incentive to encourage direct bookings, in some cases they may even offer an additional discount beyond the price-match as an incentive for booking directly! The Swan resort is operated by Westin/Marriott so you would have to through Marriott's price-match program. Here are the links to the programs for the major hotel brands:

Hilton's "Price Match Guarantee" Program:
https://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/en...,MB,WG8539,DDR,PMG_CTA,StudioLP,SingleLink,i1

Marriott's "Best Rate Guarantee" Program:
https://www.marriott.com/look/claimForm.mi

Hyatt's "Best Rate Guarantee" Program:
https://www.hyatt.com/info/best-rate-guarantee

Hope this helps

They will not price match blind bookings. Per T&C’s it must be a visible rate. Much like never say never, direct booking is not always the best.

Even as Marriott Titanium we have booked Swan/Dolphin with Hotwire. Rates were $119 vs. $235. We attached our membership on arrival, made our room requests at check in and received points for all our incidentals but not points or credit for the stay. It was still worth saving $480 over 4 nights.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

I agree! They should just add the resort fees into the room price since they are not optional. That is deceptive advertising. i like the Marriott properties that have free breakfast and no parking/resort fees. The Flamingo Crossing ones are nice and fairly new (Springhill Suites, Towneplace Suites).

And in the near future there were be even more hotels going up over there. I see they have one they are currently building. Wonder how long it will be before they start charging resort fee's.