LEtue Posted June 26, 2010 Author #201 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I don't know much about the Doubletree, but have read people talking about it on the boards as a good value. Have you looked on TripAdvisor? From time to time, the Hyatt offers one day 30% off specials. If you sign-up to get e-mails, you will be notified. The Grand Hyatt, Hyatt at Olive 8, or the new Hyatt Place would all be good options if you can get a special. Mary Yup, did that! The Artic Club is rated very high at #6 but I'm still not big on the location for what we plan to do. The Grand Hyatt had a $156 AAA rate this year that I was hoping to see by now (since we saw it last year at this time). Haytt at Olive looks like a good choice to and is at $195 Thurs/$179 Friday. I will probably grab something soon and keep monitoring.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej696 Posted June 27, 2010 #202 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I've been goofing around on hotels the last couple days myself. Looks like the W Seattle is $156 a night, which I thought was a pretty good deal. Appears to be in a pretty good location also. Haven't quite narrowed it down in Vancouver yet, but the Shangri La is awfully appealing;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej696 Posted June 27, 2010 #203 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Scratch that...the W was actually $165 but it was a Gov rate! Guess I should have looked closer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 27, 2010 Author #204 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Scratch that...the W was actually $165 but it was a Gov rate! Guess I should have looked closer... Bummer, I was going to jump all over that! That one has been pricing out in the $329 range I think. It looks like a great hotel :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted June 27, 2010 #205 Share Posted June 27, 2010 We're all set for hotels in Vancouver. I think I posted earlier, we're booked at the Hyatt using points. If we decide to stay an additional night post cruise, I'm sure we'll use points to stay at one of the Hyatt properties. I'm usually ready to head straight home, though. I'm still working on airfare... No rush...Still have over 300 days...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted June 27, 2010 #206 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yup, did that! The Artic Club is rated very high at #6 but I'm still not big on the location for what we plan to do. The Grand Hyatt had a $156 AAA rate this year that I was hoping to see by now (since we saw it last year at this time). Haytt at Olive looks like a good choice to and is at $195 Thurs/$179 Friday. I will probably grab something soon and keep monitoring.... According to my husband's corporate website, The Fairmont has a $183 AAA rate ... It is not shown on Fairmont's website. If you're interested, you could always call and ask for the AAA rate... I just looked... the rate is available on the AAA website. The hotel has a very good location. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 27, 2010 Author #207 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Thanks Mary. Sounds like you liked the Fairmont and the location is good :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted June 27, 2010 #208 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Thanks Mary. Sounds like you liked the Fairmont and the location is good :) Linda, The Fairmont does have a good location and great service. But, IMO, it is overpriced compared to other options. If you happen to get a good rate, food and drinks are still expensive... Would I stay there again? It wouldn't be my first choice. I would like to try the Hyatt at Olive 8 or the W. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 27, 2010 Author #209 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Linda, The Fairmont does have a good location and great service. But, IMO, it is overpriced compared to other options. If you happen to get a good rate, food and drinks are still expensive... Would I stay there again? It wouldn't be my first choice. I would like to try the Hyatt at Olive 8 or the W. Mary Okay, good tip! I'm watching the Hyatts :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted June 27, 2010 #210 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Do either of you have any Starwood points? They are offering the Sheraton, Westin or W for 4,000 points plus $60 per night. That's a good deal. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 27, 2010 Author #211 Share Posted June 27, 2010 For some real entertainment you guys just have to read this travel log of pamwinn on board the Royal Princess now - in Alaska. You will have to scroll through all the comments to get to the next daily posts but I guarantee you it is worth it :D:D:D http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1221556 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 27, 2010 Author #212 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Do either of you have any Starwood points? They are offering the Sheraton, Westin or W for 4,000 points plus $60 per night. That's a good deal. Mary Yes, that's a great deal.....if only I had points! I don't travel on business anymore (thankfully - actually) so I just don't accumulate many :( I do have 10K Marriott Rewards so let me know if you see anything for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej696 Posted June 27, 2010 #213 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Thanks for sharing that thread Linda, quite funny. That 4000pt SPG redemption is a pretty sweet deal, especially if you can get the W. I just checked my account, and it looks like I transferred my last to Delta a while back. I used to work for Westin, and we received points every time we signed someone up..they definitely would have come in handy! Oh how I miss the $49 employee rates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 27, 2010 Author #214 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yes, that would have been a great deal. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted June 28, 2010 #215 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Princess EZAir is now available. Fares are comparable. But, I think I read that you have to pay for the cruise in full if air is booked. Just don't know enough about it. Still no CO non-stops available with miles. Will keep waiting. Did see a great rate on Travelocity... Alaska Air to Vancouver with a short stop in Seattle. CO non-stop return from Seattle. $382. The problem is potential cancellation fees. Different airlines, $150 per airline fee to cancel instead of just $150 per ticket. Mary Well, I was right... cruise has to be paid in full to lock in EZAir prices. See what I found on the Princess website: •Prices and Availability are not guaranteed until the cruise and air booking are paid in full. I would never pay for the entire cruise at this point.... Guess I'll keep monitoring the non-stops for FF seats. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted June 28, 2010 #216 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Thanks for sharing that thread Linda, quite funny. That 4000pt SPG redemption is a pretty sweet deal, especially if you can get the W. I just checked my account, and it looks like I transferred my last to Delta a while back. I used to work for Westin, and we received points every time we signed someone up..they definitely would have come in handy! Oh how I miss the $49 employee rates... Employee rates are a great perk. Hopefully the job you have now makes up for the loss of the benefit! Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej696 Posted June 28, 2010 #217 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Yes there are far more benefits. Being able to take cruises is definitely one of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 28, 2010 Author #218 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Well, I was right... cruise has to be paid in full to lock in EZAir prices. See what I found on the Princess website: •Prices and Availability are not guaranteed until the cruise and air booking are paid in full. I would never pay for the entire cruise at this point.... Guess I'll keep monitoring the non-stops for FF seats. Mary I can't imagine anyone being able to take advantage of this program :confused: Does the R/T trip SEA help and then just buy a one way to YVR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted June 28, 2010 #219 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I can't imagine anyone being able to take advantage of this program :confused: Does the R/T trip SEA help and then just buy a one way to YVR? Good Morning. No, it's more expensive. What I'm really waiting for is to see if CO releases non-stops with lower level FF mileage. I don't mind making one stop to Vancouver, but really prefer a non-stop home from Seattle. I just need to be patient. This happens every year with non-stops to/from Vancouver. If it doesn't work out, I'll get serious about purchasing tickets around the time of final payment. Unless I see a super fare somewhere along the way. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 28, 2010 Author #220 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Well, maybe we'll end up on the same 11:35 am flight to IAH on Saturday, May 21. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted June 28, 2010 #221 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Well, maybe we'll end up on the same 11:35 am flight to IAH on Saturday, May 21. :) So you chose 11:35 vs. 1:35? In the past, I wouldn't have blinked an eye about booking an 11:35 flight. On my CB sailing into Brooklyn in May, the ship hit the pier and disembarkation was delayed by 2-3 hours. I was sailing solo with no experience in New York. Therefore, I had booked a late afternoon flight and Princess bus transfers. Wanted to give myself plenty of time with no pressure. It was really a saving grace. The cab line took 2-3 hours to navigate after the late ship departure. My group hopped on the bus and took off to the airport. Many, many people with even 1 or 2 p.m flights had to rebook. Don't know what I'll do... I guess it depends on what's available. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 28, 2010 Author #222 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Yes, we booked the 11:35 am and will have the towncar waiting to wisk us off to the airport. I'm not worried since we can do early disembark and won't have bags to check. Margie said the pier was a mess this last trip and she still waited at the airport for her flight. I didn't have a lot of options to get home the same day and it will be 10:42 pm before I get to TPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted June 29, 2010 #223 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Yes, we booked the 11:35 am and will have the towncar waiting to wisk us off to the airport. I'm not worried since we can do early disembark and won't have bags to check. Margie said the pier was a mess this last trip and she still waited at the airport for her flight. I didn't have a lot of options to get home the same day and it will be 10:42 pm before I get to TPA. We usually use self-disembarkation too. On the CB, the limos had to wait for those that were first off ... about 2 hours. It was the worst case scenario. I guess it's different for us. If we opt for the 1:30 flight we arrive in Houston at 7:45. Who knows... we might ultimately spend the night in Seattle..... Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 29, 2010 Author #224 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Well, I would prefer to relax and get off at our leisure but I don't have many options if I want to get home the same day. And since Margie was already booked on the early flight it was an easy choice. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted June 29, 2010 #225 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Well, I would prefer to relax and get off at our leisure but I don't have many options if I want to get home the same day. And since Margie was already booked on the early flight it was an easy choice. :) Hopefully all will go as scheduled and 11:30 will be just fine. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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