Lowest rates ever, by Starwood hotel
 

I think it would be worthwhile to create a Wiki where we can list the lowest rate found at each property available to the general public, with the most recent date listed (not including SET rates, AARP or Gov't rates). It is very important to show the date (because rates do change over time).

I think it would be particularly helpful for those of us trying to identify if we're getting a good rate or if it may be better to wait until a better rate comes along.

I realize one flaw in this may be timing - some properties have lower rates in certain seasons or during certain times of the year. So perhaps, it is best to list the lowest 3 rates - or lowest rate by season (Spring, Summer, Winter, & Fall).

Another flaw may be that the lowest rate could be from years ago - rather than recently. So perhaps we also list the lowest rate, by year (still showing the month/year of the rate found).

Open to comments/suggestions for the Wiki. I will begin by creating the wiki and starting the process. We can update it as good suggestions come in.

I wish we would have a thread likt this for credit card offers LOL

Nice, why not start a wiki for it?

I assume you're the one who listed the logitravel.de rate for the SGS. Amazing rate!!! I wish I found that - the SGS is my fave hotel in Bangkok. That's a killer rate - did you BRG it so you could get your SPG benefits too?

Westin Bangkok - THB 2,845++ Spg Hot escapes ( 10/2013 )

Aloft Zhengzhou Shangjie, China - 188CNY weekend rate (~$30), 288CNY weekday rate (~$48). Probably the cheapest SPG properties...

Great idea for a wiki. Got a list at home of recent low rates for a number of hotels in Europe that I have been looking at. Will upload them if others haven't stepped in before then.

the rates for W Bangkok and SGS are unbelievable low... *_* too bad i missed that ;>


but i got 2,718.78 THB ++ for the Meridien Bangkok ! (January 2014), a steal as well


I am not sure this wiki is really helpful.... it shows what price was available a single moment... it just makes me feel bad more to book hotels at "going" prices...

I even did a BRG on the rate for the SGS the total before tax for 4 nights was THB 7,433.76 :p

This is a per night rate of: 1858 THB ++ :D

This is nearly a steal....

I think this thread would be more useful if only continuous / often renewed promo rates were included, e.g.:
- Beat The Timer
- Starpicks / Hot Escapes
- SPG50

Also - is the purpose of this thread to list properties that are inexpensive (<100€) or rates for any property that are considered good deals (e.g. StR NYC < $600) or both?

i think both !


that's an awesome deal at the sgs... i paid this price for one night you had 4 nights lol

Thanks!

I agree one of the possible flaws in this Wiki is that these prices were available at a single point in time and may not become available again. That's why I thought listing by season is somewhat more helpful, as it allows us to generally see lowest rates throughout the year - and if the wiki is kept up to date, it allows us to see those rates for the prior year (which is more relevant than seeing rates from years ago).

Interesting idea. In fact, my initial thoughts were that people would solely list rates found on SPG (since I assumed none of us want to give up our SPG benefits by booking elsewhere). However, since you can BRG the lower rates - it may prove helpful to show 3rd party websites too. Would removing these serve the purpose of the wiki (see below before responding to this question)?

As to that purpose - the intent was to show good deals regardless of rate. I may want to stay at the St Regis - and what I'm trying to ascertain is whether I'm getting the best rate (or close to it) or whether rates are high for some reason. I have flexibility in date(s) and in property when traveling, so I was hoping by having this Wiki I could use it to find whether I'm in the ballpark of the lowest rates.

Let's use the Le Meridien Bangkok since it has 3 of the 4 seasons showing. This provides a good example of what I was seeking. A quick perusal shows me that if I'm able to get a rate around 3000THB ++ then I'm getting a good deal. I also know it's probably wise to grab this deal while it lasts (since rates are unlikely to drop further). Plus, if the best rate I found is 4250THB++ then perhaps I'd like to look at one of the other properties in Bangkok instead. Prior to seeing this Wiki - I had only my single data point (since I've stayed at this property before) to know whether I was getting a good rate or not. Now, with all of us chipping in, we have much more information to make a decision about the rates we're getting at the hotel.

Further, imagine then, that the St Regis Bangkok was 5500THB ++ (assume that's the lowest rate over the seasons) - and I'm able to get it during the same dates. Knowing it's a great deal, I might choose that property over Le Meridien (even though it's more pricey), since I may not see a deal like that again for quite a while.

Anyway, those were my thoughts. I don't feel bad knowing others paid less - instead I'm learning not to wait for a better deal and/or to look at an alternate property within the city to scoop up the best deal.

Absolutely open to ideas to improve this Wiki for all... so let the suggestions roll ;)

Amazing idea for a thread. Been wondering the same thing for Westin Aruba, Hotel Pulitzer AMS, and Westin Madrid.

Thanks! I updated the lowest rate I ever found at the Westin Madrid. Guessing others found lower, so once enough people join in it may drop, but for now - thought it may help you make a decision. I'm going off memory (didn't book it cause it was prepaid), but it was in the low 170's in Euro.

I think beat the timer got removed by starwood. they're coming up with some new discounted rate site I think??

It appears Beat the Timer and Starpicks are being combined into Hot Escapes.