$40 Off $75 Expedia Hotel Stay
Mar 31, 2011, 7:49 am
#31
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SIN
Programs: UA Platinum, DL Platinum, AFKL Gold, Qatar Gold
Posts: 895
I am not getting it. Is this website showing only expensive hotels, and inflates the price as opposed to other expedia affilate hotels.com? www.thehotelcard.com seems to be way too expensive, I see no reason one would want this $40 off those prices, when you can find better rates elsewhere with no commitment... Any thoughts? Am I missing something?
However you are right, cheap hotels are not listed.
Edit: I canceled my order for 3 vouchers because they are not offering the kind of hotels that I like and hotels around 75-100$ in BKK are not well located. I know good hotels at that price that I would love to book but they are just not listed...
Last edited by thyeri; Mar 31, 2011 at 8:23 am
Mar 31, 2011, 8:39 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: EWR
Programs: AA, Delta, NWA,HHonors, Hyatt BF
Posts: 1,762
I am not getting it. Is this website showing only expensive hotels, and inflates the price as opposed to other expedia affilate hotels.com? www.thehotelcard.com seems to be way too expensive, I see no reason one would want this $40 off those prices, when you can find better rates elsewhere with no commitment... Any thoughts? Am I missing something?
I skipped this deal because of exactly what you posted.
Mar 31, 2011, 9:36 am
#34
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1
Hi everyone...this is my first post but let me say thanks to everyone who posts great deals and advice on FT, it really is SO great to save some $$ where we can.
I just checked rates on a couple of hotels in CA that I'm considering staying at and the rates are the same as all the other websites I've checked out. So this deal is, therefore, a good one for me
Saves me $40 over two nights what more could I ask? The only catch is the reservations are NR and so is the card if I apply it and then don't use it. So I guess you need to make sure you're going to keep your reservation or it's $35 lost.
Still debating whether or not to buy though
I just checked rates on a couple of hotels in CA that I'm considering staying at and the rates are the same as all the other websites I've checked out. So this deal is, therefore, a good one for me
Saves me $40 over two nights what more could I ask? The only catch is the reservations are NR and so is the card if I apply it and then don't use it. So I guess you need to make sure you're going to keep your reservation or it's $35 lost.Still debating whether or not to buy though
Mar 31, 2011, 9:55 am
#35
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NRT/PDX
Programs: Willamette Valley Cropdusters Silver Elite, National Tent Frequent Stay program, Ed's Rent-a-tractor
Posts: 3,357
Q: Is there a minimum night stay?
A: Cards with denominations under $75 can require a two night stay, and most cards $75 and higher require a minimum two night stay. To see your specific minimum nights, click on the My Account link, and enter in your email, login, and card number.
A: Cards with denominations under $75 can require a two night stay, and most cards $75 and higher require a minimum two night stay. To see your specific minimum nights, click on the My Account link, and enter in your email, login, and card number.
Q: Is there a minimum night stay?
A: Some cards $75 or higher may require a two night stay unless otherwise stipulated on your offer. To see your specific minimum nights, click on the My Account link, and enter in your email, login, and card number.
A: Some cards $75 or higher may require a two night stay unless otherwise stipulated on your offer. To see your specific minimum nights, click on the My Account link, and enter in your email, login, and card number.
Mar 31, 2011, 10:45 am
#36
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 62
Way to check hotel-specific restrictions?
I might be able to use this offer, but I can't seem to find a way to check whether a specific hotel has a 1 or 2 night restriction. Has anyone found a way to look that up without buying the voucher first?
Mar 31, 2011, 11:05 am
#37
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: US
Programs: KLM Gold, DL Silver
Posts: 744
Hi everyone...this is my first post but let me say thanks to everyone who posts great deals and advice on FT, it really is SO great to save some $$ where we can.
I just checked rates on a couple of hotels in CA that I'm considering staying at and the rates are the same as all the other websites I've checked out. So this deal is, therefore, a good one for me Saves me $40 over two nights what more could I ask? The only catch is the reservations are NR and so is the card if I apply it and then don't use it. So I guess you need to make sure you're going to keep your reservation or it's $35 lost.
Still debating whether or not to buy though
I just checked rates on a couple of hotels in CA that I'm considering staying at and the rates are the same as all the other websites I've checked out. So this deal is, therefore, a good one for me
Saves me $40 over two nights what more could I ask? The only catch is the reservations are NR and so is the card if I apply it and then don't use it. So I guess you need to make sure you're going to keep your reservation or it's $35 lost.Still debating whether or not to buy though
Mar 31, 2011, 6:53 pm
#39
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NRT/PDX
Programs: Willamette Valley Cropdusters Silver Elite, National Tent Frequent Stay program, Ed's Rent-a-tractor
Posts: 3,357
No one will be receiving their coupon until after the sale ends. I made a purchase for one cert over 24 hours ago. All I've received so far is an email confirming my purchase and stating "After the sale ends you will receive a certificate that you can use to redeem your offer." In addition the webpage shows the announcement that "Your purchase of this deal is pending until the sale ends. After the sale ends you will receive a certificate that you can use to redeem your offer."
Mar 31, 2011, 7:55 pm
#40
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NRT/PDX
Programs: Willamette Valley Cropdusters Silver Elite, National Tent Frequent Stay program, Ed's Rent-a-tractor
Posts: 3,357
Mar 31, 2011, 8:01 pm
#41
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: US
Programs: KLM Gold, DL Silver
Posts: 744
Apr 1, 2011, 2:10 am
#42
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NRT/PDX
Programs: Willamette Valley Cropdusters Silver Elite, National Tent Frequent Stay program, Ed's Rent-a-tractor
Posts: 3,357
My coupon has arrived. There is no minimum night stay restriction. In addition, I see the FAQs have once again been updated:
Q: Is there a minimum night stay?
A: Some cards $75 or higher may require a two night stay unless otherwise stipulated on your offer. To see your specific minimum nights, click on the My Account link, and enter in your email, login, and card number. Note: The CBS offer has no minimum night stay requirements.[bolding theirs]
A: Some cards $75 or higher may require a two night stay unless otherwise stipulated on your offer. To see your specific minimum nights, click on the My Account link, and enter in your email, login, and card number. Note: The CBS offer has no minimum night stay requirements.[bolding theirs]
Apr 1, 2011, 2:25 am
#44
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 344
got mine too and glad i got in with 10 as my last 10 vouchers for escapio bought through groupon were used up already... should've probably gotten 20 now that it is confirmed that they are valid for one night bookings as they enable for great stays in seoul at heavily discounted rates.
oh, and someone above mentioned that these rates would not earn you points - they do as long as you make sure your rates match those offered by the hotel.
oh, and someone above mentioned that these rates would not earn you points - they do as long as you make sure your rates match those offered by the hotel.
Apr 1, 2011, 7:38 am
#45
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 344
found a way to book all properties that you can view at the same rate on hotels.com:
- open thehotelcard.com
- at the very bottom of thehotelcard.com click 'review/cancel reservation'
- on the next page, click 'Book Your Trip'
- the next page opening up will offer a search form, the result will display the same availability as on hotels.com, coupon redemption works as described here: http://www.thehotelcard.com/promocode.php
knowing this beforehand, i would have bought 30 or 50...
- open thehotelcard.com
- at the very bottom of thehotelcard.com click 'review/cancel reservation'
- on the next page, click 'Book Your Trip'
- the next page opening up will offer a search form, the result will display the same availability as on hotels.com, coupon redemption works as described here: http://www.thehotelcard.com/promocode.php
knowing this beforehand, i would have bought 30 or 50...