Lynda90 Posted September 12, 2009 #51 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Thank you to everyone for your information! I think we have decided to stay at the Double Tree and take the midnight tour on the Queen Mary, its not even a 12 minute drive from the DT, and we would be saving ourselves a huge hassle wiith parking etc. Hotels get complicated! Its hard to find the one where your going to get the most bang for your buck or the most "reasonable" as I consider it. Gone are the days where you could get a nice hotel room, in a nice hotel, for $50! I previusly worked for Hilton Properties inc. and can't wait to have those warm chocolate chip cookies again! An excellent choice! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJSR Posted September 12, 2009 #52 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I called the Doubletree and they confirmed you DO NOT need to pay the cruise/park rate. Everyone who stays there gets to park for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotWthOutablcony Posted September 12, 2009 #53 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I called the Doubletree and they confirmed you DO NOT need to pay the cruise/park rate. Everyone who stays there gets to park for free. Thank you so much! That was a wealth of help! I would have called myself, but I think their getting tired of talking to me :rolleyes: I think they hear my voice and think "oh no! Not her again!" Lol. That is a HUGE help, I'm starting to feel pretty good about this decission :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strmygm Posted September 12, 2009 #54 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I called the Doubletree and they confirmed you DO NOT need to pay the cruise/park rate. Everyone who stays there gets to park for free. That's a bit confusing. Why then do they have a cruise/park rate? We've stayed and paid the c/p rate previously. Will want to know before staying there in December and leaving our car for 20 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJSR Posted September 12, 2009 #55 Share Posted September 12, 2009 That's a bit confusing. Why then do they have a cruise/park rate? We've stayed and paid the c/p rate previously. Will want to know before staying there in December and leaving our car for 20 days. I wondered that myself, that's why I called. Seems their web page has older/conflicting information on it. Must have gotten tired of dealing with all the parking enforcement issues.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotWthOutablcony Posted September 12, 2009 #56 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I wondered that myself, that's why I called. Seems their web page has older/conflicting information on it. Must have gotten tired of dealing with all the parking enforcement issues.:eek: That's EXACTLY what is it:D I was with Embassy Suites here in Napa for some time, and we eventually gave up charging for parking, then we gave up on the cars needing parking permits, it just wasn't working out, its just too much of a pain. Many guests come in late, their tired, they forget to place their parking permit on their window, and then next thing you know their screaming at the front desk agents because their car was towed. It was unneccessary expenses on the hotels behalf. If you want to play it safe, deliberately place something with the name of the hotel on it, like a napkin or key card (yes you can keep them) and just place it in plain sight in your car, like the dashboard or drivers seat, this way they know for sure that you have been a hotel guest. I do enjoy staying with Hilton properties, they aren't quite luxury, but not economy either, they're very comfortable. This trip just seems to be falling together nicely:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strmygm Posted September 12, 2009 #57 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Appreciate the info MTJSR. Thanks for sharing. DT is a nice place to stay - this makes it even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJSR Posted September 14, 2009 #58 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just to update those interested in booking thru Priceline. We booked today at $92.00 as $65.00 did not work for a 3 1/2 star hotel in San Pedro. So bottom line, Crown Plaza $92.00 a night is the going rate at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotWthOutablcony Posted September 14, 2009 #59 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just to update those interested in booking thru Priceline. We booked today at $92.00 as $65.00 did not work for a 3 1/2 star hotel in San Pedro. So bottom line, Crown Plaza $92.00 a night is the going rate at this time. Thanks for the update! That's still WAY cheap! Especially for what you get!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted September 14, 2009 #60 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just to update those interested in booking thru Priceline. We booked today at $92.00 as $65.00 did not work for a 3 1/2 star hotel in San Pedro. So bottom line, Crown Plaza $92.00 a night is the going rate at this time. I just checked their "best available" rate for early January and it is $144 so you are ahead of the game.....it's just that we got kind of used of it being $65.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted September 14, 2009 #61 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just to update those interested in booking thru Priceline. We booked today at $92.00 as $65.00 did not work for a 3 1/2 star hotel in San Pedro. So bottom line, Crown Plaza $92.00 a night is the going rate at this time. Maybe so, but we're staying there on October 3rd and all it took was a $65.00 bid. There may be an event in the area which caused the price to be higher than normal for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETS PARTY Posted September 14, 2009 #62 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just to update those interested in booking thru Priceline. We booked today at $92.00 as $65.00 did not work for a 3 1/2 star hotel in San Pedro. So bottom line, Crown Plaza $92.00 a night is the going rate at this time. we just book 4 days ago....65.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted September 14, 2009 #63 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just to update those interested in booking thru Priceline. We booked today at $92.00 as $65.00 did not work for a 3 1/2 star hotel in San Pedro. So bottom line, Crown Plaza $92.00 a night is the going rate at this time. We also booked last week for early Feb. for $65 so I would start there at least. It all depends on the specific date! (However, the longer you wait the higher the price. I found that out the hard way!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted September 14, 2009 #64 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Maybe so, but we're staying there on October 3rd and all it took was a $65.00 bid. There may be an event in the area which caused the price to be higher than normal for you. We're there the following week and we also got in for $65. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUVtheNW Posted January 11, 2010 #65 Share Posted January 11, 2010 For February 26th: I've been trying Priceline for the last 10 days with bids starting at $65, and the highest at $79, with no success. By the way, the current "best" rates I'm getting on the hotel websites are: Crown Plaza $144 DoubleTree $119 The Vagabond in over on Gaffey St. (at 2nd) is about 80 bucks for 2 queens that evening. Trying to holdout for that Priceline 3.5 star thing tho..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted January 12, 2010 #66 Share Posted January 12, 2010 For February 26th: I've been trying Priceline for the last 10 days with bids starting at $65, and the highest at $79, with no success. By the way, the current "best" rates I'm getting on the hotel websites are: Crown Plaza $144 DoubleTree $119 The Vagabond in over on Gaffey St. (at 2nd) is about 80 bucks for 2 queens that evening. Trying to holdout for that Priceline 3.5 star thing tho..... Two years ago I had a similar problem and we ended up staying at the Vagabond. I know some people say it's ok but we HATED it. It felt dirty and we couldn't wait to get out of there. When I realized we had spent thousands on the vacation and I stayed there to save $30 or $40 I felt really stupid. Keep trying Priceline - even if you have to go to $100. Skip two drinks and you'll have paid for a MUCH NICER overnight experience and start ot your vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 12, 2010 #67 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Thanks for sharing the information. I think you should try going for WV. It's one of the best places to visit. You can also enjoy the best finest dining and a shopping experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUVtheNW Posted January 12, 2010 #68 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I think you should try going for WV. It's one of the best places to visit. What's "WV"? Welp. Had to go up to $95 on Priceline (which comes to $116.10 with taxes/fees). I was hoping for the DoubleTree. Boating is our passion, so being at the marina would have been terrific. Ended up in the Crowne Plaza, so I guess we'll just have to suffer through........ :D (just a little joke amoung friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted January 13, 2010 #69 Share Posted January 13, 2010 No clue what WV is. Maybe he was on the wrong thread. I think you'll be VERY happy with the Crowne Plaza. Have a great vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted January 13, 2010 #70 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I feel better to know I'm not the only one who's :confused: about WV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted January 13, 2010 #71 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Yes, he was on the wrong page. His profile shows that, Charleston WV. We all make mistakes. It was his first post here. Happy New Year! R & D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanatravel Posted January 13, 2010 #72 Share Posted January 13, 2010 LovetheNW, thanks for sharing your final win bid. I have been trying for weeks for April 9 stay bid up to $90 with no luck. I have the Crowne Plaza booked as a cancelable back up just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUVtheNW Posted January 13, 2010 #73 Share Posted January 13, 2010 .............. I'm pretty sure I saw a "Best Available" rate at the Crowne Plaza website yesterday at $120. And now on to the rental car. Looks like I can get one from Hertz - for two days - for less than the cab ride from LAX...... go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAWS Posted January 14, 2010 #74 Share Posted January 14, 2010 LovetheNW, thanks for sharing your final win bid. I have been trying for weeks for April 9 stay bid up to $90 with no luck. I have the Crowne Plaza booked as a cancelable back up just in case. We've got the same thing -- back up rooms at the Crown. So far, I've bid up to $80 for 2 rooms but they just say no and don't even give me the old "if you add just so much more etc." line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2cruise58 Posted January 21, 2010 #75 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I am trying to get a room in San Pedro for the night of 3/20/10. Hopefully, the Doubletree or CP via hotwire. I keep getting a message that there are no rooms available in San Pedro. Am I doing something wrong or is it too early? Any and all help appreciated...There are 3 couples traveling together so I need 3 rooms... Thanks in advance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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