saraallison11

I am so pumped and had to tell! I was reading biddingfortravel.com, trying to get ready to make my first priceline bid ever, and I came across someone saying they reserved Swissotel the Howard in the Strand for $99 thru the hotel's website. Apparently it's some kind of rate glitch. I hope that doesn't mean they're going to say, "Oh sorry, we have to charge you more than that; it was a mistake," because I quickly went to their website and found the same rate for my nights, and I booked! The rate is 45GBP + about 8GBP/day in tax. I feel like this is too good to be true...maybe someone else can benefit from this rate, too! Website is www.swissotel.com.

Dukey

Good for you! I input my upcominmg dates and that rate did NOT appear so perhaps it was date-specific or they fixed it.

saraallison11

I just did another search for my dates, and it's still there. My dates are Jan. 1-5. I have no idea what dates it will come up for, besides these.

michaelmarcia

Dear Saraallison,
Thanks for the post....we just booked 3 nights in April at the 45 GBP rate....probably is a computer error but we have written confirmation in hand! Thanks again
Michael

nona1

Which dates did you both book? I've tried several and the cheapest rate that I can find is £130 per night? I'd like to book a night next spring and I'm not fussy when.

saraallison11

You don't think they would refuse to honor this rate, if it was a mistake, do you? Would they even be allowed to say "no"? I'm just a tad paranoid.

Brockbank

We were planning on staying in a condo in London, but I don't think that is going to pan out. We just booked this hotel at this fantastic rate (45.00 GBP per night, plut sales tax/vat 7.87) The site also says this rate is subjecty to 17.5 pct. vat.
Now that we've booked, is this a great area? People on tripadvisor gave positive reviews, but is this area more for businessmen than tourists? I guess there is a tube stop right across the street, so we can get anywhere, but still interested in learning more about the area.

saraallison11

This hotel is near The Strand, which is supposed to be a hip place (I'm 26; am I still allowed to say "hip"?). Here is some info I found on the website about the location (we'll see if this link works): http://london.swissotel.com/
I think the hotel is more for business people, but hey, for a 5* place for this price, I really don't care.

wombat7

Congratulations! Have stayed there a couple of times - last time I was very please to get GBP 135 including all taxes - It is a nice hotel - great coffee maker in the room. I doubt they would fail to honour the rate - good luck

Brockbank

I just happened on the Travelocity site for this hotel, and they are offering the same price. Don't know how long it will last, but many thanks to saraallison11 for pointing it out!

Brockbank

Today's (Sept.18)price is 190 GBP, so yesterday's find at 45 GBP was super!

Neopolitan

Great deal, but where did you get the idea that the Strand is supposed to be a "hip" place -- or do you mean that's where the people with hip replacements go to exercise them?

saraallison11

It says in my London for Dummies book that The Strand is the heart of the West End, close to theaters, shopping, and entertainment...not sure where I got "hip" from...but I definitely had it in my head for some reason. So, Neo, are you saying it's not hip? Sounds busy anyway...too bad...I'd rather it be a quiet area of town. But I guess when you're talking this kind of price for a nice hotel, you can't complain too much.

Neopolitan

Yes, it is a busy area and yes it is very close to Covent Garden, the theatres, etc.
I like the area a lot, but the Strand itself is a lot more staid and older -- the Savoy hotel crowd for example.
Don't get me wrong -- it's a great area, and you're only a few steps from Covent Garden (parts which could be considered "hip&quot, Soho, and the like. You'll have a great time.