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Originally Posted by greatwhitenorth
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Holiday Inn downtown in Winnipeg is not a great place to stay. During the day, it's okay but at night, it's in a really sketchy part of downtown. I myself wouldn't stay there if someone paid me $60. Be careful walking around at night.
+1.
I stayed here once (when the Greyhound station was attached) on one of my first ever visits to Winnipeg. BIG mistake.
I usually stay Winnipeg-South on Pembina & McGillivray. There are no spectacular IHG properties in Winnipeg but South is ok, especially for the rate you can usually get ~$120
I stayed here once (when the Greyhound station was attached) on one of my first ever visits to Winnipeg. BIG mistake.
I usually stay Winnipeg-South on Pembina & McGillivray. There are no spectacular IHG properties in Winnipeg but South is ok, especially for the rate you can usually get ~$120
Thanks for the replies guys...
We are arriving into Winnipeg at 11pm, taking a cab to the HI, going straight to bed, getting up at 10am and going to a friends house in the suburbs, so we wont be walking around at night. We will be sleeping off jetlag... It does look like a bit of a dump, but for $60 for a bed Im happy enough...
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F&F Rate
Just returned from a F&F stay in San Antonio, TX near downtown. Property did not ask for any proof of the rate and the stay was without event other than the fact that the hotel was jammed with spring break travelers.
We are arriving into Winnipeg at 11pm, taking a cab to the HI, going straight to bed, getting up at 10am and going to a friends house in the suburbs, so we wont be walking around at night. We will be sleeping off jetlag... It does look like a bit of a dump, but for $60 for a bed Im happy enough...
Let us know how your stay goes...I have heard that this hotel has major issues, maybe you can confirm that or set us straight.
or have the aircon stuck on too hot, too cold, too noisy, loud all-night party next door, room smelling of damp, cockroaches - etc etc
enjoy your trip ;-)
haha thanks for that mate...
Mrs FDB is from winnipeg and is with me in Australia right now, and after watching her reactions when she sees the size of an aussie cockroach, I dont think I'm too concerned about Canadian ones... Im thinking a bear in the room would be an issue though!
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As pointed out by many, F&F rates on given nights change quite a bit over time. I was wondering if anyon had made sense on when they tend to be lowest? Early? Late? In between? As rates are pre-paid and non-refundable it would be nice to know! I have made used of the rate many times now - and like it a lot - but I'd like to 'perfect my technique'!
As pointed out by many, F&F rates on given nights change quite a bit over time. I was wondering if anyon had made sense on when they tend to be lowest? Early? Late? In between? As rates are pre-paid and non-refundable it would be nice to know! I have made used of the rate many times now - and like it a lot - but I'd like to 'perfect my technique'!
I have noticed that the rates are directly linked to the revenue management strategy for the hotel. So, if weekends are busiest, the rate isn't usually available unless you book last minute and they have rooms to fill. My impression is that this rate is better to book late than early because sometimes the rates drop. But there is no one size fits all scenario. It is up to a hotel to offer it unlike the Employee Rate which must be offered if certain thresholds are met. My advice would be to book it at the same time you would get a good deal on an airline. I realize not all of us are daredevils with taking chances, but if there are many options for hotels, I would book last minute unless it is a busy time. Sometimes the best available rate is the same as the F&F rate and it allows you PC points...if that is the case, get the points. Sorry there is no rhyme or reason regarding availability.
How do you even check the rates? I tried the link on the first page, but got no where. TIA.
LAX
LAX, Go back to #124 and use the link from Randy Peterson's blog. You can check the rates by going first to step 3 (Book your reservation now) and type in the specific info for your stay (e.g. country, city, dates, etc.). The F&F rate will be displayed. If you like it, then go back to step 1 and then 2 & 3 in that order to make your reservation.
