Comments on: Money-Saving Tips From Hotwire: Find the Best Travel Deals

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:29:58 +0000

Thanks for letting us know about this, J Walker. I appreciate it.

By: J Walker

J Walker — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:26:06 +0000

BEWARE: I booked two rooms via Hotwire. On the Hotwire website, it showed an example of a 2 star hotel as being the LaQuinta at the location I was visiting. Not wanting a LaQuinta (having stayed at that particular LaQuinta on a previous visit) I opted to go to the next higer category. Low and behold, my reservations were booked by Hotwire at the LaQuinta, and I was billed at the next higher category rate, not at the 2 star rate.
I brought this to the attention of customer relations, and even an executive from that group, and they basically told me that the star ratings are meaningless as they can vary from one location to the next. So, do not rely on examples provided by Hotwire….maybe you would be better warned to not use Hotwire, as they show no interest in providing satisfaction to a customer.

By: Vincent Roberts

Vincent Roberts — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:48:39 +0000

Everybody I believe is trying to save were they
can in today’s economy when they travel.

By: Napha_moo

Napha_moo — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:17:51 +0000

Thanks. I love your site.

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:05:07 +0000

Thanks Sheila. Have a great weekend you too!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:14:59 +0000

Hi Erica – I didn’t know about Hotwire’s TripStarter. That’s a pretty useful tool. I included a link to your post in my roundup today. I have to apologize though, I accidentally misspelled your name at first, but it’s fixed now. Have a great weekend!

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:23:09 +0000

I’d love to visit Amsterdam someday, but first I’m going to London. That’s definite.

By: nomadicmatt

nomadicmatt — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:12:04 +0000

Well, you can go on vacation too! Come to Amsterdam!