Mini Rant Weekend vs Weeknight Pricing
May 27, 2009 | 7:23 am
#16
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We do the same thing quite often (in fact, I am typing this from the CY CLT; we leave for Aruba tomorrow 
) and it is frustrating - altho understandable from a hotel point of view.
In a situation such as yours, I too would take 2 nights - esp now w/ double stay credit.
And not only are BB's getting scarcer, but usage rules are getting more and more strict
) and it is frustrating - altho understandable from a hotel point of view.In a situation such as yours, I too would take 2 nights - esp now w/ double stay credit.
And not only are BB's getting scarcer, but usage rules are getting more and more strict
We own a week at Surf Club but are staying a few extra nights at Stellaris. Stellaris is currently going for $150/night that week. We couldn't resist staying a bit longer.
Have a great time!
(We did book Marriott FS for two nights.)
May 27, 2009 | 7:56 am
#17
Join Date: Dec 2003
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I know many properties have much higher rates during the week than weekend due to business travel.
We need to stay at Dulles Airport on Thursday, June 4 for a 6am June 5 flight. We live in Baltimore so staying near the airport is much more convenient than leaving 2:30am from our house.
Anyway, pricing for the Marriott Dulles for Thursday only is $189/night. HOWEVER, if I price Thursday-Saturday, price drops to $71/night. This price drop is true for all of the Marriott Dulles Properties.
I will probably get the room for both nights and just leave Friday w/o checking out.
We need to stay at Dulles Airport on Thursday, June 4 for a 6am June 5 flight. We live in Baltimore so staying near the airport is much more convenient than leaving 2:30am from our house.
Anyway, pricing for the Marriott Dulles for Thursday only is $189/night. HOWEVER, if I price Thursday-Saturday, price drops to $71/night. This price drop is true for all of the Marriott Dulles Properties.
I will probably get the room for both nights and just leave Friday w/o checking out.