Hotel Deals - [EXPIRED] Holiday Inn Los Cabos $17 USD

www.hotelscombined.com - if you check out Los Cabos in Mexico you will get the Holiday Inn resort for 11 GBP a night for most of early Oct.... one would assume this is a mistake and unfortunately im too far away to take advantage but some of you yanks might not be.

I moved this post from IHG Forum since it seems better located in Hotels Deals to get more attention.

FLYGVA
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It works ! Refundable until 4 days before arrival.
Thanks OP !

that used to be the Intercontinental, and the price is FULLY INCLUSIVE of food, beverages, tips and taxes! That is a steal!

Note the price is for a single bed! single occupancy. Extra person is significantly more, so if you have two people better book two rooms, and you can always negotiate something for adjoining or a king room.

I heard that October for Ixtapa, Cabo, and PV, they were running at something like 10% occupancy...

that used to be the Intercontinental,
and the price is FULLY INCLUSIVE of food, beverages, tips and taxes! ...I hope so, although my voucher says "Breakfast Not Included".
Must be some kind of mistake here....:eek:

Last day for the $16.73 rate appears to be Dec 23rd (night of 22nd).

When I went to book, I did find the deal. However, this disclaimer does not give me much comfort. Maybe they will wait until you have the airline tickets purchased to says oops, I guess we missed a digit.

Errors on Our Site
Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Skoosh reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted and whether or not the order has been confirmed and your credit card charged. If your credit card has already been charged for the purchase and your order is cancelled, Skoosh will issue a credit to your credit card account in the amount of the charge. Individual bank policies will dictate when this amount is credited to your account.

If it were direct on the hotel's web site, I would jump on it. However, I will pass on this deal.

Just checked and it looks like they've corrected it to $117. Oh, well.

When I went to book, I did find the deal. However, this disclaimer does not give me much comfort. ..... If it were direct on the hotel's web site, I would jump on it. However, I will pass on this deal.Yeah, a disclaimer like that is contained most anywhere nowadays.
But being fully refundable, why not book it,
sit back for a few weeks, and if it holds, then book the air ?

Just checked and it looks like they've corrected it to $117. Oh, well.

Noooooooo

Still very much alive.

And, a big thanks to the OP

Just checked and it looks like they've corrected it to $117. Oh, well.The deal is still on,
i.e. I still see $117 ai for ONE WEEK !! ^

Here are the Tripadvisor reviews: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g152516-d152236-Reviews-Presidente_Los_Cabos_Resort-San_Jose_del_Cabo_Los_Cabos_Baja_California.html

Please don't call (website/IHG/Hotel/anyone) while the deal is on.

I have been to this hotel many years ago. It is the last hotel on the shore. I loved the food - they made some seafood soup at buffet which I couldn't get enough of. The minus: you can't swim in the ocean, the current is very strong. The plus: heated pool. People who stayed at Ritz Carlton next door were envious because they didn't have heated pool. The rooms were so-so, but if I paid $17 there would be no complains. Certainly hotel underwent changes - reviews were not so good after I wrote mine. Also, you have to travel about 30 minutes if not more to Los Cabos.
I am sure for such low price everyone should be very happy.

Noooooooo

Still very much alive.

And, a big thanks to the OP

Ooops, you're right! My bad. I was reading the total price as a per night price.
Just booked a week around Thanksgiving. We'll see if it holds... And another big thanks to the OP!

Ooops, you're right! My bad. I was reading the total price as a per night price.
Just booked a week around Thanksgiving. We'll see if it holds... And another big thanks to the OP!I am 11/23-11/29

I think one TA review said IHG was spending $20M on upgrading...

Charge is showing up as "pending" on my card.

I'm in for 12/16 to the 23rd.

book on aadvantage hotel site

www.useaamiles.com

book on aadvantage hotel site
www.useaamiles.comNow that is very interesting !
8300 miles instead of $117, roughly 1.5 cpm.

book on aadvantage hotel site

www.useaamiles.com

1200 miles per night....rather use cash, unless it offers any sort of guarantees.

(to make changes on AA hotel reward)

"You must call one of our Reservation Specialists at 1-800-xxx-xxxx. A change or update is defined as changes to date and/or time of booking, and a revised class of service or room type . A change fee of $30 USD per call will be collected. Additional hotel or car charges may also apply and must be paid in currency, not AAdvantage miles, via a major credit card or similar form of payment at time of change. Certain room categories, which are identified in the booking process, do not allow any revisions once payment has been made. Changes are not allowed within 24 hours."


"You may shorten your hotel stay or car rental. However, once redeemed, AAdvantage miles may not be reinstated into your account and no refunds are permitted."

1200 miles per night....rather use cash, unless it offers any sort of guarantees.

800 miles for EXP


id rather use a reputable site than skoosh.com LOL

I just booked 16-21DEC for $57.90 total per room.

:-) Hope it works for you all.

Im trying to organise a trip there at Christmas so hopefully this deal will still be on by the time I book.

The hotel itself is ok, I stayed there earlier this year in its last days as an IC. I could see why it was rebranding as a Holiday Inn as it wasnt IC standard. That said we had a great time.

all my bookings cancelled at skoosh.com.

all bookings cancelled.
DEAL GONE

What's your source?

My reservation still shows active and I can still book.

Received confirmation last night. Received the following this am.

Dear miffSC,

Greetings from Skoosh, Brighton.

We have just been made aware that due to a technical error the
incorrect rates were being displayed for the Presidente Intercontinental
Los Cabo hotel on Skoosh. We're still investigating how.

In the meantime, I sincerely apologize for this and hope you
understand that I am not able to confirm any reservations booked
at this incorrect rate.

Your booking has been cancelled and a full refund has been issued
to your card.

Although technical errors can occur I want to assure you that
we always operate in good faith and I've added a 10% discount
code to your account for any future bookings .you make with us.
I hope you'll give us another chance to demonstrate our service.

If you need any assistance making a new booking, please let me
know and I will happily help you.

Best regards,

Carla

Skoosh Reservations
www.skoosh.com
res@skoosh.com

What's your source?
My reservation still shows active and I can still book.Just myself... i.e. the same cancel e-mail as in previous post.
Have booked at aa, 6600 miles for the week.

thats why i used useaamiles.com .. its still alive there!

...Maybe you found a better booking site ?

Yes, you can go through a variety of sites like the AA one, Easy Click Travel, etc.

Yes, you can go through a variety of sites like the AA one, Easy Click Travel, etc.I went back to AA and added 4 more nights
for 1300 miles and $30.87.

yes i love the non refundable options too!! ill call in to see if TOURICO booked it with the holiday inn in a few days and attach my priority club number to my reservation.

I just booked Dec 9-13, thru aa.com. I don't know who I'm going with but a name had to be entered for 2nd person. Does it matter if that's who I show up with? I have never gone all inclusive, so maybe the 2nd person matters(?)

yes i love the non refundable options too!! ill call in to see if TOURICO booked it with the holiday inn in a few days and attach my priority club number to my reservation.Do you really think it is "all-inclusive" ?
The AA voucher uses that term,
whereas the skoosh did not.

$9.25 per night on LastMinuteTravel.com Search by lowest price and you'll see the 5* garden view room... LastMinuteTravel.com is the sister site of EasyClickTravel.com

SEARCH FOR 1 PERSON or you will get a higher rate. Also, there are low priced options for even higher priced rooms such as an Ocean FRONT room ($39.31). Again, search for 1 person.

question: if you search for 1 person and book for 1 person - how do you get food for the companion?

question: if you search for 1 person and book for 1 person - how do you get food for the companion?I think you book them their own room !! :D

I think you book them their own room !! :D
That is a logical answer indeed ))) Usually such places quote per person based on double occupancy. Are you using miles for airline ticket or paying for it? I looked on expedia during Thanksgiving from LAX price is about $700.

I think you book them their own room !! :D

You can also sneak some scraps into a backpack. ;)

11 nights... total cost 7900 miles and $31.
Now I like the NR T&C, all of a sudden ! :D
.

I just checked 10/18 - 10/26 Total 9,400 miles. Did they raise the price?

I just checked 10/18 - 10/26 Total 9,400 miles. Did they raise the price?

That's what I paid for a week on AA.com. Lower pricing is for elites.

For those looking for airfares during holiday periods, you might check booking into La Paz (LAP). About 100 miles away.

Also available using SkyMiles via SkyMiles Marketplace. 3996 miles per night. Not as great as AA:( But you can use as few as 1000 miles plus $80 for a weeklong stay, so that's not too bad...

That's what I paid for a week on AA.com. Lower pricing is for elites.

For those looking for airfares during holiday periods, you might check booking into La Paz (LAP). About 100 miles away.
Thanks for clarifying. What are you doing for airfare? AA takes 25K this time of the year. For date in October - nonstop from LAX $139 one way plus taxes over 100$!! - comes out to $390

Thanks for clarifying. What are you doing for airfare? AA takes 25K this time of the year. For date in October - nonstop from LAX $139 one way plus taxes over 100$!! - comes out to $390

Nothing yet. I'm going to give this a week to see if my new bookings are honored. Skoosh canceled my bookings last night.

Flights between LAX and Cabo are usually sub $300/rt. You might keep an eye on pricing during the week. Good airfare deals are hard to find on weekends.

Thanks for clarifying. What are you doing for airfare? AA takes 25K this time of the year. For date in October - nonstop from LAX $139 one way plus taxes over 100$!! - comes out to $390..first thought is to burn 70K BA for F AUS-SJD.
This seems extreme, but is due to uncertain future of BA miles.
Of course will look at cash tickets and other mileage options.

I am not going for T-day, but rather Oct-Nov
so I am not looking at a high demand week.

The hotel's website says there is a $14/night fee that isn't incl in quote. Would you expect to pay that there when booked thru aa.com?
Damn! It would have been a much better deal to book 2 rooms, 1 person ea rm instead of 2 people in 1 room. Looks like can't be changed and even if it was changed, no refund on the miles.

Thanks, OP!

I know, I know, there are lots of issues with a car and taxes,
but I NEVER pay more than $5-10 to the police per day....

We never had a problem with the police, but we were warned about gas station attendants 'forgetting' to reset the amount on the pump before they start pumping your gas, effectively billing you for two tanks of gas.

We even WATCHED for it, but somehow, after we drove off, we calculated that they put 20 gallons of gas into a Jetta based on what we paid! :o

After the first attendant started pumping, a second one came over and started conversing with us, so I guess we were sufficiently distracted that we missed the sleight-of-hand...

We never had a problem with the police, but we were warned about gas station attendants 'forgetting' to reset the amount on the pump before they start pumping your gas, effectively billing you for two tanks of gas..
Ah yes... the old PEMEX "Non-Cero" trick !!
You absolutely have to watch every second.
I still pay a surcharge now and then after many years.

The hotel's website says there is a $14/night fee that isn't incl in quote. Would you expect to pay that there when booked thru aa.com?
Damn! It would have been a much better deal to book 2 rooms, 1 person ea rm instead of 2 people in 1 room. Looks like can't be changed and even if it was changed, no refund on the miles.

This is on your AA voucher...."Price exclusions: For car rental, additional taxes and fees apply. For hotel stays, resort fees may apply."

Don't know how it's going to play out.

This is on your AA voucher...."Price exclusions: ....For hotel stays, resort fees may apply."
Don't know how it's going to play out.I thought resort fees were required to be specified
in $$ terms with the sale, but maybe not.

Deal may be dead on useaamiles.com. I am getting

"An internal error has occurred. Please contact us at 1-800-xxx-xxxx for assistance. "

I tried straight miles and several miles plus cash options.

BTW - I DID NOT CALL!!!!!

800 miles for EXP


id rather use a reputable site than skoosh.com LOL

Interesting that for this EXP it shows a little less than 800 miles/night. But I can't book it through (see above).

Deal may be dead on useaamiles.com. I just tested Oct 26-27, it showed available for 1200 miles,
then offered 1 night at 1K miles after logging in.

Deal may be dead on useaamiles.com. I am getting

"An internal error has occurred. Please contact us at 1-800-xxx-xxxx for assistance. "

I tried straight miles and several miles plus cash options.

BTW - I DID NOT CALL!!!!!

Still available at LastMinuteTravel.com

I just tested Oct 26-27, it showed available for 1200 miles,
then offered 1 night at 1K miles after logging in. And I am not elite,
I think it would have been about 950 a night,
except 1K is min redemption.

Keep trying.

The rate shows for me as well, but when I try to click to book (the last click), it gives an error.

Still available at LastMinuteTravel.com

I had hoped to use AA Miles for various reasons, but I did get this to go through just now on LMT. Thanks for the tip!

And kudos to OP!

Tried to look at this resort both on LMT and Orbitz and could not find any dates still available at the $17 per night level. Looks like they must have closed the loophole. Thanks for bring up, however.

Assuming the deal holds........

For any Southern California residents who are trying to secure a reasonably priced flight, Volaris Air flies some inexpensive flights from Tijuana to Los Cabos for as low as about $260/rt.

I see the Volaris flights as low as $150 r/t if you pick your dates carefully.

I've redeemed miles... I was able to get an award ticket that works out perfectly for me. The start of the award ticket gets me home from JFK, when I need to come back from my DL WAW fare. Then, I stopover at home in PHX for a month. I fly to Cabo and back on the US nonstops for my Holiday Inn stay. On the way back, I have an overnight connection at home in PHX before flying on to CID the next day to see my family for Christmas.

Off Last Minute Travel they have a $9 fee is that for the same hotel can anyone confirm whose booked ?

Are there bookings refundable ?

deal dead

deal dead

...perhaps flaky is more like it... using the same date with aa miles, sometimes it will come up for 1200 miles (1000 for both plt/exp) and sometimes not

if anyone is still trying to do this and it doesn't come up, just search again.. it seemed to appear 1 out of every 3 or 4 times on a given date

...perhaps flaky is more like it... OK, who is first up ??
I am in for late October.

agreed GONE.... now at 14,300 AA miles per night.

edit:
OK, who is first up ?? I am in on Oct 27.
looked at IHG website: 230 Single-Bedded Rooms, 160 Double-Bedded Rooms

nov 7-10 for me

agreed GONE.... now at 14,300 AA miles per night.

edit:
OK, who is first up ?? I am in on Oct 27.
looked at IHG website: 230 Single-Bedded Rooms, 160 Double-Bedded Rooms


Booked using AA cash + miles - $150 + 2000 Miles. In for Nov 25 - Dec 10. Had tickets to AUA for the same time period but will gladly pay DL's change fee if this holds.

Called lmt customer service, they said everything is confirmed, I even called the hotel itself and
they don't have any record of me yet. This travel company has numerous complaints online, customers showing up at hotels which don't have their reservation or lmt forgetting to pay the hotel bill. I hope people start posting their experiences, last thing anybody wants is showing up and having to folk over $150 a night

any one booked airfare yet??

any one booked airfare yet??

As I mentioned upthread, I booked using miles.

I'm in for 6 nights. Oct 13-Oct 19. I booked one reservation for myself and one for my wife thru AA using 1k AA miles apiece and $57.00 per person.
Booked these on sunday morning. Everything looks good.
I'd booked the same dates on saturday night thru Skoosh.com for $105.00 per person, but got an email on sunday morning that they'd canceled them due to it being a mistake. Got a 10% credit from Skoosh for future bookings for both reservations.
Got my fingers crossed the AA booking will hold. I've pulled the trigger for two Alaska mileage tickets to SJD from Seattle.

any one booked airfare yet??

I've got a Star Alliance miles Itinerary on-hold. No way I book before giving this a week to see what happens.

Probably the safest booking would be an AA booking (if your room booked via AA). I would think they would be obligated to refund your booking (regardless of miles or money), if they canceled on you.

any one booked airfare yet??

Booked a one-way flight for the day after Thanksgiving. Booked on Alaska. As a Gold there is no risk as the ticket can be applied to another flight without penalty.

....Probably the safest booking would be an AA booking
(if your room booked via AA). I would think they would be obligated to refund your booking (regardless of miles or money), if they canceled on you.That is an interesting angle !
With no status...
I won't ticket until HI Resort confirms they see my res OK.

I just spoke with Holiday Inn main reservations and they were able to find my reservation, which they emailed me. My AA conf says 1 bed, but HI conf says "2BD" which I prefer (I did book for 2 adults). $14 daily free is listed. $90 early check out fee!

I just spoke with Holiday Inn main reservations and they were able to find my reservation, which they emailed me. My AA conf says 1 bed, but HI conf says "2BD" which I prefer (I did book for 2 adults). $14 daily free is listed. $90 early check out fee!Nice work !
Does the confirm mention "all-inclusive", i.e. meals, etc ?? @:-)
also, does the confirm have an e-mail for them?
The one on IHG site under "contact us" bounced...

I just spoke with Holiday Inn main reservations and they were able to find my reservation, which they emailed me. My AA conf says 1 bed, but HI conf says "2BD" which I prefer (I did book for 2 adults). $14 daily free is listed. $90 early check out fee!

whats the number you called for the Holiday inn main reservations? i will call them to attach my priority club number so i can see my reservation online

I have an update for you guys that booked with lastminutetravel.com, I called a few days ago and the hotel still didn't have my reservation. Well I called today, the hotel today said they had my reservation but it was cancelled by the travel agency :(

I called lastminutetravel.com and they said they still have it showing as confirmed in the system. They do have numerous bad reviews and compliants online. Its a good thing that I didn't book airline tickets yet. I'll just avoid them completely in the future and stick with priceline

BUMMER!!!

I booked through AA 1k points and $35 for 4 nights. I called Holiday Inn and they had both reservations. They stated it was on courtesy hold, not prepaid.

Below if from the email they sent. If you put the confirmation number in online it will tell you the reservation is not viewable online.



Number of Rooms:

1
Room Type:

KNG GARDEN VIEW NONSMOKING
Rate Type:

WHL USA B
Number of Guests:

1 adult(s)
Check-In:

Thu xxx 2011 03:00 PM
Check-Out:

Mon xxx 12:00 PM
Rate Description:

TARIFA MAYOREO USA B TARIFA NETA NO COMISIONABLE
Smoking Preference:

Nonsmoking
Early Departure Fee:

$90.00 (USD)
Cancellation Policy:

A deposit for the first night is due at time of booking.Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM (local hotel time) on xxx, 2011 will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after 6:00 PM (local hotel time) on xxx, 2011, or failing to arrive will result in forfeiture of your deposit. Taxes may apply. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.


Exterior View
LOS CABOS
BLVD MIJARES S/N ZONA HOTELERA
SAN JOSE DEL CABO, 23400
Front Desk: 52-624-1429229



Room Rate Per Night:



price not shown
Hotel Fees:

$56.00 (USD)
Estimated Total Price:

$56.00 (USD)

Have been following this thread since I booked my now cancelled Snooth (or whatever it was) reservation. Wish I had had enough AA miles to book! I hope you all get to go.... I love Cabo. We go every Thanksgiving week and stay at our timeshare on Medano Beach. There are some wonderful local restaurants in Cabo so I hope you can tear yourselves away from the all-inclusive and make your way into town. :)

I have an update for you guys that booked with lastminutetravel.com, I called a few days ago and the hotel still didn't have my reservation. Well I called today, the hotel today said they had my reservation but it was cancelled by the travel agency :(

I called lastminutetravel.com and they said they still have it showing as confirmed in the system. They do have numerous bad reviews and compliants online. Its a good thing that I didn't book airline tickets yet. I'll just avoid them completely in the future and stick with priceline

BUMMER!!!

Based on you post, I call lastminutetravel.com. They were extremely nice. What they told me is the hotel is saying they are "sold out" for the nights I booked with LMT. I was told LMT was still working with the hotel to free up one room, and it will probably take a few days to sort all this out.

It sounds like it's the Holiday Inn that does not want to honor the quoted rate. and not LMT. I have to believe that there are some behind-the-scenes phone calls being exchanged between Holiday Inn and AA.

any one have updates?? called holiday inn , they have no record of my reservation!! booked thru AA using miles

any one have updates?? called holiday inn,
they have no record of my reservation!! booked thru AA using milesIME Tourico may not send the res to the hotel
until a few days before. When is your res ??

I'm in for two rooms using 1K AA miles each and $57.00 per thru the AA site.
The dates are Oct 13 to Oct 19. Is anyone booked earlier than me? Or am I the explorer on this?

I'm in for two rooms using 1K AA miles each and $57.00 per thru the AA site.
The dates are Oct 13 to Oct 19. Is anyone booked earlier than me?
Or am I the explorer on this?Looks like you may be first up.
Have you booked a ticket yet ?

I'm in for two rooms using 1K AA miles each and $57.00 per thru the AA site.
The dates are Oct 13 to Oct 19. Is anyone booked earlier than me? Or am I the explorer on this?

You should be OK....but don't be surprised by a Holiday Inn greeting of "Mi casa no es su Casa". :eek:

Everyone who booked a room through useaamiles.com should contact them through the below link to force their hand on making sure these reservations stick. I don't want to wait too much longer before I find out if our reservation gets canceled or not because we need to lock in our airfare.

http://www.useaamiles.com/carhotel/contactus.asp

Everyone who booked a room through useaamiles.com should contact them through the below link to force their hand on making sure these reservations stick. I don't want to wait too much longer before I find out if our reservation gets canceled or not because we need to lock in our airfare.
http://www.useaamiles.com/carhotel/contactus.asp
Good idea ! @:-) ... I am going to wait a bit, though.
I have a week or two before I need to ticket,
and will be confident only if IHG tells me all looks OK.

I booked 2 rooms through AA. Because this was a honeymoon trip I needed to be sure it would fly. I actually had the ICH confirmation number and spoke directly to the hotel in Mexico to confirm. I was told they would not honor this reservation. She said the rate code wasn't even recognizable. Then I called AA hoping they would fix it but was told they would not. I'm glad I checked because usually the reservation is not sent to the hotel until 72 hours prior. At that point the hotel would have refused to honor it and it would have been devastating. I specifically asked what would have happened if my daughter had showed up in Mexico thinking she had a reservation and was told she would need to pay the additional ($171 per night) for the room at that time or she would not be able to stay. So glad I checked!

.....Then I called AA hoping they would fix it but was told they would not. As AA is so extremely clear on NONREFUNDABLE,
you may have a contract of some kind.
But playing with "deal" rates and Honeymoon Stays
are not very compatible, and you have made the right move.

As AA is so extremely clear on NONREFUNDABLE,
you may have a contract of some kind.

But playing with "deal" rates and Honeymoon Stays
are not very compatible, and you have made the right move.


Yes, my choice was a refund without penalty or paying the going rate and keeping the reservation. I chose the refund.

Yes, my choice was a refund without penalty or paying the going rate and keeping the reservation. I chose the refund.

I think you did the right thing given your circumstances.

Nevertheless, the first line of legal copy under "Basic Terms and Conditions" on your AA voucher says.......

"Prices are guaranteed upon booking."

As Ricky Ricardo once said...."Lucy, You Got Some `Splainin’ To Do"

Looks like you may be first up.
Have you booked a ticket yet ?

Yup, a couple of tickets on Alaska using a travel industry discount, so I paid $74.00 in taxes X 2 from SEA. I'm inclined to hang tough on this. The original conditions allowed no leeway and were stated "Non Refundable," my miles have been deducted and credit card charged.
I'm in the travel industry and can't just void out transactions that don't suit me due to an oversight or whatever. The rule of thumb is that you basically have 24 hours to respond/cancel or it's on me. American knows this, it's an industry standard, and they apply it on a daily basis to protect themselves.
It's my opinion that they have to honor the reservations thru the AA website. Possibly the hotel will object, but in the end AA will wind up paying if there is some add/collect. They make me pay for oversights.
I'm there on Oct 13, we'll see what happens.

.... I'm in the travel industry and can't just void out transactions that don't suit me due to an oversight or whatever. The rule of thumb is that you basically have 24 hours to respond/cancel or it's on me. American knows this, it's an industry standard, and they apply it on a daily basis to protect themselves.I like your position ! :D

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ahh i dont know what to do????? I have an airline ticket on hold for a few more days.....

So lets see if I have this right...
-I prepaid for a non refundable reservation and got a confirmation (thru AA)
-I phoned and confirmed the reservation (plus confirmed that 2nd person name on room can be changed)
-I called HI reservations and they confirmed my reservation and sent me email with HI res no.
Now it's been over 4 days since I made reservation, and who can tell me my reservation is not valid? If so, what does that say about the company are we dealing with?

edit: And the 1st item listed under terms and condition is
Prices are guaranteed upon booking.

The good news is the USD is at 13.8 to the Mexican Peso (MXN), the highest exchange rate since April 2009. ^

The good news is the USD is at 13.8 to the Mexican Peso (MXN), the highest exchange rate since April 2009. ^Which, yes, is good for some expenses,
yet the "resort fee" is in $$$.

So lets see if I have this right...
-I prepaid for a non refundable reservation and got a confirmation (thru AA)
-I phoned and confirmed the reservation (plus confirmed that 2nd person name on room can be changed)
-I called HI reservations and they confirmed my reservation and sent me email with HI res no.
Now it's been over 4 days since I made reservation, and who can tell me my reservation is not valid? If so, what does that say about the company are we dealing with?

edit: And the 1st item listed under terms and condition is
Prices are guaranteed upon booking.

you have it goood!!!!!! ;) think you're set

Dear MrHalliday,

Thank you for your e-mail. We apologize that we are unable
to locate your reservations at the Holiday Inn Los Cabos.
Should you have further questions,
please contact us at e-mail at ambassador@ihg.com.

Sincerely,
Ambassador Services

My response from useaamiles.com

Thank you for your email and selecting AAdvantage Car and Hotel Awards.

It typically takes a few days for the hotel to key in the reservation. We have asked for the confirmation number. Please allow 7-10 days for receipt.

Sincerely,
-----

im pulling trigger on the airfare tonight, f- it, its a gamble

Has anyone communicated with hotel by e-mail ?
The email address on the website bounces... :o

Really, the hotel isn't who we should be dealing with. It is AA Vacations/Last Minute Travel/Tourico Holidays that will be the key to our reservations being honored as booked.

I can only reiterate that they will not honor this. We had the emails and the IHG confirmation numbers. I actually spoke to the hotel in Mexico 3 times. They had no record of the reservation. I had to forward my email from IHG to them. Upon receiving it they responded they had received no information on it and could NOT honor the reservation. She said it was booked through Tourico who they have had trouble with. The rate description in the email "TARIFA MAYOREO USA B TARIFA NETA NO COMISIONABLE" was a red flag to them. I spoke to AA several times. Even a supervisor would not budge. They said it was a mistake, period. And there was no compensation. I could either cancel and get a refund or pay the going rate. I think there is every chance you could end up in Mexico with no room - or a very expensive one - no matter what your confirmation says!

I can only reiterate that they will not honor this. We had the emails and the IHG confirmation numbers. I actually spoke to the hotel in Mexico 3 times. They had no record of the reservation. I had to forward my email from IHG to them. Upon receiving it they responded they had received no information on it and could NOT honor the reservation. She said it was booked through Tourico who they have had trouble with. The rate description in the email "TARIFA MAYOREO USA B TARIFA NETA NO COMISIONABLE" was a red flag to them. I spoke to AA several times. Even a supervisor would not budge. They said it was a mistake, period. And there was no compensation. I could either cancel and get a refund or pay the going rate. I think there is every chance you could end up in Mexico with no room - or a very expensive one - no matter what your confirmation says!

For AA to be making that claim is absurd. On my voucher in the "My Itinerary" section, it says the following.....

"Hot Deal: $938 Off! , All Inclusive"

Where's the fare mistake?

If they wish to take that position, they will see me in court!

Dear Travelers,
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We regret to inform you that due to a mistake by the property, your reservations were made at the wrong rate, and the property is refusing to honor your reservations as at this rate.
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We are able to offer you a discounted rate of $104.40 per night for single occupancy (1 guest), but unfortunately the property will not honor the $9.25 nightly rate.
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Please respond as soon as possible to acknowledge receipt of this message, and let us know if you would like us to secure the reservations at the rate of $104.40 per night, or if you prefer to cancel and rebook elsewhere.. There will be no penalty if you refuse the new price and prefer to cancel instead.
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If you have any further questions, please contact us.
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Thank you,

Client Support .

Really, the hotel isn't who we should be dealing with. It is AA Vacations/Last Minute Travel/Tourico Holidays that will be the key to our reservations being honored as booked.I have not received any notice of cancellation.
You have called and the hotel says cancelled, .
Next step is, of course, recourse to the booking agent,

If they wish to take that position,
they will see me in court!I think you might have to travel first, though,
pay the full rate, thereby incurring damages to claim against ?

I just spoke with IHG reservations and they said my reservation was cancelled by the hotel. I have received no notice from priority club, AA, Holiday Inn or Tourico. Someone is responsible for very bad business. I have not booked flights yet, but I have put a lot of time and effort into finding flights and finding some to go with me (I booked a room for 2). Also I logged into AA and no miles have been refunded. Can they really get away with cancelling my guaranteed rate reservation???

I just spoke with IHG reservations and they said my reservation was cancelled by the hotel. I have received no notice from priority club, AA, Holiday Inn or Tourico. Someone is responsible for very bad business. I have not booked flights yet, but I have put a lot of time and effort into finding flights and finding some to go with me (I booked a room for 2). Also I logged into AA and no miles have been refunded. Can they really get away with cancelling my guaranteed rate reservation???

AA will need to do some explaining...... i hope they send out an email with a possible solution to this

Can they really get away with cancelling my guaranteed rate reservation???They can, and have, cancelled you
...can they "get away" with it" ???.
You might need to go legal to answer that question.
I do think you might prevail.

AA has been good to me, even on these bookings ....

FYI I always look on useaamiles.com first when booking hotels.. i've scored on several occasions where there have been mistakes.

I've successfully gotten elite recognition by calling in and attaching my loyalty/rewards number to my reservations before arrival.

I have also gotten stay credits on some of these "awards" with Hhonors and SPG.


Hope I dont jinx it! I will call the hotel tomorrow to check on my reservation, but AA (powered by TOURICO) is usually good and will book the stay several days prior before date of arrival.

Hope I dont jinx it!
I will call the hotel tomorrow to check on my reservation,
but AA (powered by TOURICO) is usually good and will book
the stay several days prior before date of arrival.
I doubt you will "JINX" anything,
and more information would be good.
AA has told me nothing, and still has my miles and cash.

I just called AA Vacations and they told me everything looked fine on both reservations I had made.

I just called AA Vacations and they told me everything looked fine on both reservations I had made.Thanks, very interesting !
I am two weeks behind you,
and see no need to doubt my booking.

I just called AA Vacations and they told me everything looked fine on both reservations I had made.

Yeah, I just called AA reservations and they told me the same thing. But that doesn't matter to me when a separate phone call to Priority Club shows that there is NO reservation in their system for me on the dates that I booked. That's what will ultimately matter if someone shows up...whether or not Priority Club shows an existing reservation.

Yeah, I just called AA reservations and they told me the same thing. But that doesn't matter to me when a separate phone call to Priority Club shows that there is NO reservation in their system for me on the dates that I booked. That's what will ultimately matter if someone shows up...whether or not Priority Club shows an existing reservation.We may not know until the first check-in.
Maybe the res has not been sent yet by Tourico.
AA now not denying this is a step forward.

We may not know until the first check-in.
Maybe the res has not been sent yet by Tourico.
AA now not denying this is a step forward.

Agreed. I've always thought that Tourico sent the final confirmation to the
hotels a couple of days before check in. There's really probably no way to find out if this is good until someone actually checks in.

Agreed. I've always thought that Tourico sent the final confirmation to the
hotels a couple of days before check in. There's really probably no way to find out if this is good until someone actually checks in.

We are now over a week since my bookings, and I've not heard a word from AA or Lastminutetravel.com (I added a couple of days to my original AA booking).

Interestingly, both Tourico and Last Minute Travel are owned by the same company Travel Holdings, Inc. out of Altamonte Springs, FL.

Here is a company profile....

http://www.travelholdings.com/home.html

There will be no penalty if you refuse the new price and prefer to cancel instead.

How nice of them.. :td:

Anyone have any updates for the group?

Has anybody booked flights yet?

Looks like Volaris is running a Mexico fare sale out of Tijuana (TIJ).
I'm seeing airfares below $150 rt. to Los Cabos (SJD).

I had email confirmations of both my reservations. As mentioned before the main reservation line said they were on hold. Today. I find that both reservations were cancelled by hotel.

AA says reservations are active. AA put me on hold and called hotel vendor (I'm assuming tourico). They told AA that the reservations are confirmed, and they are working out issues with hotel about pricing. However, AA told me she was assured by vendor the reservations will be honored.

All this just happened over the phone.

I already booked nonrefundable/non-changeable airfare.

...AA says reservations are active.
AA put me on hold and called hotel vendor (I'm assuming tourico).
They told AA that the reservations are confirmed,
and they are working out issues with hotel about pricing.
However, AA told me she was assured by vendor the reservations will be honored.
All this just happened over the phone.
I already booked nonrefundable/non-changeable airfare.Thanks, Good report ! @:-)

Yup, a couple of tickets on Alaska using a travel industry discount, so I paid $74.00 in taxes X 2 from SEA. I'm inclined to hang tough on this. The original conditions allowed no leeway and were stated "Non Refundable," my miles have been deducted and credit card charged.
I'm in the travel industry and can't just void out transactions that don't suit me due to an oversight or whatever. The rule of thumb is that you basically have 24 hours to respond/cancel or it's on me. American knows this, it's an industry standard, and they apply it on a daily basis to protect themselves.
It's my opinion that they have to honor the reservations thru the AA website. Possibly the hotel will object, but in the end AA will wind up paying if there is some add/collect. They make me pay for oversights.
I'm there on Oct 13, we'll see what happens.

First check-in is today. Good luck mcdevit, and too us all. ^

First check-in is today. Good luck mcdevit, and too us all. ^

good luck!!

good luck!!

All is good. I'll post more later, but there are no worries.

any updates??

mcdevit says "all is good", but no details and no word for over 24 hours as we are left waiting to hear some details.
I'm getting this image that he is being kept in a closet at the Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos... for the duration of his reservation unless he pays $169/night. Can anyone think of any other explanation?

mcdevit says "all is good", but no details and no word for over 24 hours as we are left waiting to hear some details.
I'm getting this image that he is being kept in a closet at the Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos... for the duration of his reservation unless he pays $169/night. Can anyone think of any other explanation?

90 degrees temperatures under a sunny blue-sky overhead. Young bikini clad women lounging around the pool and beach all day. An all-can-eat buffet served three times daily. Open bars. Spa services.

Gee. I can't think of anything that might be keeping him preoccupied. :p

mcdevit says "all is good", but no details and no word for over 24 hours
as we are left waiting to hear some details?I think mcdevit told us everything we need to know.
I appreciate it, and bought my ticket. :D

booked airfare NOV 7 - NOV 10 ....

booked airfare NOV 7 - NOV 10 ....Alas, I return home from SJD on Nov 7th,
US Air to PHX about 4 pm !

Is anyone still getting this deal? Not sure of what dates/days I should be trying. :confused:

I'm scrounging around looking for return award availability to basically anywhere stateside on 11/27. I have an outbound ticket booked, but as of right now I don't see how to leave SJD on Sunday and be able to get back so as to go to work on Monday 11/28 at this point. :( If it doesn't work out, at least it wasn't a lot of miles to book the room!

If it doesn't work out, at least it wasn't a lot of miles to book the room!That is a tough date to get an award on !

... and as mcdevit suggests,
we should not be calling AA ...

I think mcdevit told us everything we need to know.
I appreciate it, and bought my ticket. :D

Sorry to have been out of contact, I was trying to stay as far away from my laptop as I could. I will post more details later today, but there were no hassles at all.
When I checked in I mentioned it was a pretty good rate and the desk clerk smiled, said it was a mistake by the tour operator and that Turico is reimbursing the hotel so no worries on their end.
My wife ad I had booked separate rooms because it was a better deal and they consolidated that to one room and strapped on our "all inclusive" wristbands. They didn't even ask me for a credit card for incidentals; we were there six nights and there were no incidentals so when we checked out it was just a friendly "Adios, please come again."
The hotel is very nice, I've stayed there over the years and it's virtually in the same beautiful condition as it was when it was built 28 years ago.
I recognized many of the staff from a visit six years ago, which I think is a sign of good management. The staff is incredibly friendly. All in all it's a great place even at the regular rate.
Again, there were no additional fees at all and you don't need to feel guilty about the rate because the hotel is being reimbursed.
I waited until we returned to post so I would know how check out went, sorry about the delay, but as I originally posted "All is good."

What a great deal for all of you! I love Cabo - in fact, we will be there for Thanksgiving week - but just didn't have the AA miles to book the fare. Those of you who have not been may want to try some of the restaurants in town - or even Villa Serena on the highway (super lobster!). Edith's is very good as is Rafael's... and for some great Mexican, try Mi Casa.

Anyway, have a ball!

Sorry to have been out of contact, I was trying to stay as far away from my laptop as I could. I will post more details later today, but there were no hassles at all.
When I checked in I mentioned it was a pretty good rate and the desk clerk smiled, said it was a mistake by the tour operator and that Turico is reimbursing the hotel so no worries on their end.
My wife ad I had booked separate rooms because it was a better deal and they consolidated that to one room and strapped on our "all inclusive" wristbands. They didn't even ask me for a credit card for incidentals; we were there six nights and there were no incidentals so when we checked out it was just a friendly "Adios, please come again."
The hotel is very nice, I've stayed there over the years and it's virtually in the same beautiful condition as it was when it was built 28 years ago.
I recognized many of the staff from a visit six years ago, which I think is a sign of good management. The staff is incredibly friendly. All in all it's a great place even at the regular rate.
Again, there were no additional fees at all and you don't need to feel guilty about the rate because the hotel is being reimbursed.
I waited until we returned to post so I would know how check out went, sorry about the delay, but as I originally posted "All is good."Excellent report, mcdevit, thanks again !
And no resort fee to be paid, that is a surprise !
Did you rent a car, or Taxi to the hotel ??

I will be there over day-of-the-dead festivals
so may run up to La Paz to see if it happens there.

great trip report! can't wait to hear from mr. halliday ;) then ill have to do a report after as well

mcdevit's report sounds great. And no $14/night fee? wOw! that's excellent!

mcdevit's report sounds great. And no $14/night fee? wOw! that's excellent!

Thanks! I have a couple more thoughts on the deal. I think it's best to not call AA at this point. I got a pm from someone who did and was told that they would have to pay $172.00 per night or cancel as an option. Its my opinion from my experience that the hotel is fine with the deal and it's possible that AA might be trying to head off those that they can. I don't see the hotel denying those showing up with their vouchers.
Its a good idea to sign up for HI Priority Club before going as well because there's the possibility of a ground floor suite upgrade and late check out is guarenteed.
We had a car, but a taxi from the airport to the hotel was just about $20.00 and it's just a 10 minute, easy walk into San Jose. We just basically let the car sit most of the time, but there are lots of interesting places to drive to in the area and the cab fare to Cabo San Lucas was about $50.00 round trip, so if you want to go back and forth....get the car.
The rooms have wifi, but the signal doesn't reach all of them well due to the architecture. We had a third floor room with a balcony in Building 6 and the reception was great.
Some of the rooms don't have balconies, be sure to ask for one that does; it's a lot better!
Feel free to PM me for any questions at all.

Thanks! I have a couple more thoughts on the deal.
I think it's best to not call AA at this point.
.... Feel free to PM me for any questions at all.Lots of good advice there,
especially that about letting sleeping AA dogs lie.. :D
Thanks again mcdevit.
Defintely the "first up" hero ofthe deal ! ^

edit:
well, I was to go 27 Oct,
but something came up, and I am not going.
Oh well. Catch and release.

Gunfire at San Jose Del Cabo Mall
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/centralamericaandthecaribbean/mexico/8859350/Gunfight-at-Mexican-shopping-centre.html

Gunfire at San Jose Del Cabo Mall
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/centralamericaandthecaribbean/mexico/8859350/Gunfight-at-Mexican-shopping-centre.html

wow.. thats scary... makes me want to just cancel as well

i have an award ticket 11/7 - 11/10 for next week........

To be fair, Plaza Sendero is a LONG ways away from the Hotel Zone of San Jose del Cabo (where the Holiday Inn is). In fact, it's not even in the same city. The shootings happened in the city of Cabo (where I probably wouldn't venture anyway, even if the hotel was located nearby). Google maps says it's over 21 miles apart.

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Cabo+San+Lucas,+Baja+California+Sur,+Me xico&daddr=Boulevard+Mijares+S+N+Zona+Hotelera+San+Jose +Del+Cabo,+BCS+23400&hl=en&ll=22.971986,-109.80526&spn=0.168479,0.338173&sll=22.972565,-109.80595&sspn=0.168478,0.338173&geocode=FSVIXQEdv81y-SmhCOWJ80qvhjFouKLBYt-kSw%3BFdrJXwEdyDR2-SkzfCqDmVCvhjHyuY_IUg0bPA&vpsrc=0&mra=ls&t=m&z=12

We're scheduled to be there over Thanksgiving and can't wait. The weather looks awesome too.

Thanks for pointing that out to everyone. I have been going to Cabo for about eight years now and find it to be incredibly safe! We'll be there over Thanksgiving for the week... and I can't wait either! (We stay on Medano Beach, however :))
To be fair, Plaza Sendero is a LONG ways away from the Hotel Zone of San Jose del Cabo (where the Holiday Inn is). In fact, it's not even in the same city. The shootings happened in the city of Cabo (where I probably wouldn't venture anyway, even if the hotel was located nearby). Google maps says it's over 21 miles apart.

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Cabo+San+Lucas,+Baja+California+Sur,+Me xico&daddr=Boulevard+Mijares+S+N+Zona+Hotelera+San+Jose +Del+Cabo,+BCS+23400&hl=en&ll=22.971986,-109.80526&spn=0.168479,0.338173&sll=22.972565,-109.80595&sspn=0.168478,0.338173&geocode=FSVIXQEdv81y-SmhCOWJ80qvhjFouKLBYt-kSw%3BFdrJXwEdyDR2-SkzfCqDmVCvhjHyuY_IUg0bPA&vpsrc=0&mra=ls&t=m&z=12

We're scheduled to be there over Thanksgiving and can't wait. The weather looks awesome too.

To be fair, Plaza Sendero is a LONG ways away from the Hotel Zone of San Jose del Cabo (where the Holiday Inn is). In fact, it's not even in the same city. The shootings happened in the city of Cabo (where I probably wouldn't venture anyway, even if the hotel was located nearby). Google maps says it's over 21 miles apart.

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Cabo+San+Lucas,+Baja+California+Sur,+Me xico&daddr=Boulevard+Mijares+S+N+Zona+Hotelera+San+Jose +Del+Cabo,+BCS+23400&hl=en&ll=22.971986,-109.80526&spn=0.168479,0.338173&sll=22.972565,-109.80595&sspn=0.168478,0.338173&geocode=FSVIXQEdv81y-SmhCOWJ80qvhjFouKLBYt-kSw%3BFdrJXwEdyDR2-SkzfCqDmVCvhjHyuY_IUg0bPA&vpsrc=0&mra=ls&t=m&z=12

We're scheduled to be there over Thanksgiving and can't wait. The weather looks awesome too.

I have shopped at this strip mall for groceries several times when visiting Cabo. Even has some covered parking to keep the car out of the sun. Probably safer than the urban malls in the US. Also looking forward to a couple of weeks there beginning the day after Thanksgiving.

Arrived at the Holiday Inn on Friday. No issues at all checking in. Reception did not ask for the voucher or credit card. On a lighter note I was hit up for a timeshare presentation while I was walking through a local shopping mall. When I advised where I was staying, the timeshare offer was rescinded saying the Holiday Inn did not meet their rating requirements. :D

Has anyone checked in with 2 people when the reservation was booked for just one?

Checked in last night; no issues and no cc or voucher needed. We have a small(ish) room with balcony. WiFi works if near or on balcony. Food is pretty good. Staff is very friendly and consistently will speak Spanish if you are speaking Spanish (poorly) : ) There is a sewer smell coming from sink or shower, but this is normal from my travels in Latin America.

Just spent a wonderful week at the resort for about 9,000 AA miles.

Does anybody know if this is eligible for any Priority Club Reward/IHG points?

90 degrees temperatures under a sunny blue-sky overhead. Young bikini clad women lounging around the pool and beach all day. An all-can-eat buffet served three times daily. Open bars. Spa services.

Gee. I can't think of anything that might be keeping him preoccupied. :p

And if you're lucky, they can follow you at night.