Expedia brg tips and results
Jan 23, 2016, 8:40 am
#963
Original Member, Moderator: Hotel Deals and MilesBuzz
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 14,257
Just got rejected for an Expedia BRG. They said the rate at getaroom.com was not in US Dollars. Well, the screenshot I sent them was in USD and no other currency was ever published on the getaroom website.
I think the reviewer at Expedia didn't even bother to look but saw the property was outside the US and assumed that would be the reason for rejection.
I used to successful with the Expedia BRG on a regular basis. It's now evolved into nothing more than a marketing ploy. No worries, I'll cancel the Expedia reservation without penalty and continue to not take them seriously as a booking site.
UPDATE: I submitted an appeal right after I received this denial. Today, 17 days later, I got a reply and approval. As they now require you to pay the higher rate and then submit paperwork after the stay to receive the $50 voucher, I have decided to pass on this bureaucracy. The rate difference was over $100 and I'm not going to pay the substantially higher rate and risk complications or issues after the stay is completed. I'm sticking with the reservation I have from Getaroom at the much lower rate.
I'm done with the Expedia BRG. It was good while it lasted!
I think the reviewer at Expedia didn't even bother to look but saw the property was outside the US and assumed that would be the reason for rejection.
I used to successful with the Expedia BRG on a regular basis. It's now evolved into nothing more than a marketing ploy. No worries, I'll cancel the Expedia reservation without penalty and continue to not take them seriously as a booking site.
UPDATE: I submitted an appeal right after I received this denial. Today, 17 days later, I got a reply and approval. As they now require you to pay the higher rate and then submit paperwork after the stay to receive the $50 voucher, I have decided to pass on this bureaucracy. The rate difference was over $100 and I'm not going to pay the substantially higher rate and risk complications or issues after the stay is completed. I'm sticking with the reservation I have from Getaroom at the much lower rate.
I'm done with the Expedia BRG. It was good while it lasted!
Last edited by MileageAddict; Feb 9, 2016 at 12:20 pm
Jan 23, 2016, 9:32 pm
#965
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 206
What exists today basically gets you $50 off your next stay over $100 when you pay full price for your first stay and are able to match to a lower price after booking.
Jan 24, 2016, 6:46 am
#966
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 77
Back in the day when you could get a $50 coupon that was valid for any booking and Expedia even let you cancel your underlying booking, you could essentially stay in any hotel under $50 for just the taxes if you were willing to do the leg work.
What exists today basically gets you $50 off your next stay over $100 when you pay full price for your first stay and are able to match to a lower price after booking.
What exists today basically gets you $50 off your next stay over $100 when you pay full price for your first stay and are able to match to a lower price after booking.
Jun 8, 2016, 12:35 pm
#968
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Europe/SEA
Programs: TK E+, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Dusit Gold
Posts: 1,714
a question regarding the 50$ vouchers ?
Is the limit 3 vouchers "generated" per months our receive 3 vouchers per months ?
which month does count ? the month when one makes the best price claim or the month when you actually stay at the hotel with a bpg or the months the voucher is deposited into the account ?
back 2 back bookings are not allowed i guess ?
Is the limit 3 vouchers "generated" per months our receive 3 vouchers per months ?
Limit:
One (1) $50 coupon per entire booking
Three (3) coupons per customer per calendar month (regardless of the number of accounts used by the customer or the number of bookings made by the customer).
One (1) $50 coupon per entire booking
Three (3) coupons per customer per calendar month (regardless of the number of accounts used by the customer or the number of bookings made by the customer).
back 2 back bookings are not allowed i guess ?
Last edited by cln; Jun 9, 2016 at 11:04 am
Jun 9, 2016, 9:29 am
#969
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Europe/SEA
Programs: TK E+, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Dusit Gold
Posts: 1,714
Let's say for example you have 4 reservations within one month, all four will qualify and if approved, only 3 will receive a $50.00 coupon per entire booking. The 4th one will receive a refund but not a coupon.
Thank You,
^RB
Thank You,
^RB
that doesn't really help me though...
anyone able to clarify ?
Jun 29, 2016, 3:13 am
#970
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 1
i already book on Expedia.com and submit on BRG application.
Expedia have approved your request and processed your refund of different cost and Expedia will add a $50 Best Price Guarantee Coupon to my account.
If i cancel the stay, i will not receive the $50 coupon? Or you will have the way to keep the $50 coupon ?
Expedia have approved your request and processed your refund of different cost and Expedia will add a $50 Best Price Guarantee Coupon to my account.
If i cancel the stay, i will not receive the $50 coupon? Or you will have the way to keep the $50 coupon ?
Jul 12, 2016, 12:26 pm
#972
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 51
We are travelling to Asia in Sep 2016. I made 5 x BRG claims with expedia.ca (TDforexpedia.com) in June and all were accepted with 3 claims that included a $50 coupon. I made another 2 BRG claims in July 2016. They were accepted but no $50 coupon. I called expedia and was told that the maximum 3 coupons are based on when you earned it (month of hotel stay) rather than when my claim was accepted. Is this your understanding? This is what the terms say:
Limit: one (1) CAD $50 coupon per entire booking, and three (3) coupons per customer per calendar month (regardless of the number of accounts used by the customer).
Also, can husband and wife each have an expedia account to earn 6 x $50 coupons per calendar month?
Limit: one (1) CAD $50 coupon per entire booking, and three (3) coupons per customer per calendar month (regardless of the number of accounts used by the customer).
Also, can husband and wife each have an expedia account to earn 6 x $50 coupons per calendar month?
Jul 13, 2016, 9:39 am
#973
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 3
Jul 14, 2016, 8:51 am
#974
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 51
I only look at travelocity.ca. If the rate at travelocity.ca is lower than expedia.ca, my BRG claims are always accepted. I tried flightnetwork.com and my claim was rejected.
Jul 14, 2016, 9:24 am
#975
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 3
