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Old Feb 17th, 2003, 09:18 AM
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Waldorf-Astoria for $137 on Hotwire!

Just a little FYI-

Booked this today for my husband (if he will be able to get there!)

The date was for this Wed, Feb 19th, one night.
The description of the hotel-

*4 and a half stars, Deluxe accomadation

*Midtown

*Amentities were-Fitness center, Business center, restaurant

*Crowd Favorite

*$137

Price on the Waldorf's website is $218 for same night.
Hope this is helpful to someone!
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Old Feb 17th, 2003, 09:25 AM
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Should also mention total cost with tax was $163.
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Old Feb 17th, 2003, 10:44 AM
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Kristy:
What a great deal! I have never used Hotwire, but may give it a try after your success.
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Old Feb 17th, 2003, 11:57 AM
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JaneB,

If you choose to use Hotwire, i have started a database of hotels received and prices paid, for both Hotwire and Priceline:

www.BetterBidding.com

PS- Kristy, thanks for posting your results that the board, it is very much appreciated and i'm sure will benefit others (as you can see)
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But, here's another FYI - the New York Barclay Intercontinental has also recently been a Hotwire 4-1/2* Midtown EAST Hotel.

It is important to note that just because your selection resulted in the Waldorf, subsequent results for others may not be the same.
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The Waldorf has some lovely rooms and some terrible rooms. Tell him not to put up with a terrible room!
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Old Feb 17th, 2003, 06:24 PM
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Postal-Thanks for the heads up on the bad rooms!

djkbooks-
I put the detailed description so hopefully you can tell which one is the Waldorf, that's what is pretty cool about hotwire! How much was the Barclay?
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The Waldorf Astoria has been going for $111-$120 on Priceline for Feb & March dates. Priceline almost always beats Hotwire (I think they even offer a guarantee now that if they don't beat Hotwire, they'll give you a refund). Check out winning priceline bids on the biggest & best Priceline bid posting forum, www.biddingfortravel.com. Plus, the web site administrators, Sheryl & Jennianne, will give you advice on what to bid and how to use Priceline knowledgably. It's a great source.
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Kristy:

You omitted from your post here, and also on betterbidding.com, which Hotwire area you selected - Midtown EAST or Midtown WEST. You cannot necessarily tell which hotel Hotwire is offering by the ammenities.

We stayed at the Waldorf via Hotwire for four nights last June for $119/night. Room was large, nice, not too far from the elevators, and had a very nice view.
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