Originally Posted by BearX220

That is a whole different issue than package deals. If you Priceline a room you may, every so often, get the "Priceline sneer" at check-in and a sub-par room... even though Priceline T&C say you should be treated equal to any other guest. In dozens of Priceline bookings this has happened to me about twice, and I've accepted with good grace because I was paying < $100 for a > $250 room. But that's not the same as buying a "run of house" room as part of an all-in vacation package.