Hey all -
My Hilton contact has gotten back to me regarding the hotel, and it seems like booking is ready.
You should call the hotel direct and refer to the "Liu Family Reunion" rate which right now is $63 per night + tax. However, if we can guarantee a commitment of 10 rooms per night for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night, my contact is willing to budge a bit more (since they do use Priceline).
Hilton Newark/Fremont
39900 Balentine Drive
Newark, CA 94560
Direct: (510) 413-2303
Fax: (510) 651-5219
Web: www.bayareahilton.com
Here is an excerpt that Nick sent me:
"As far I know, reservations are currently being accepted for members of your group. If you hear anything otherwise, please let me know.
Regarding your group rate, the $63 group rate is currently the lowest rate offered by the hotel per se. The most savings is over the Thursday and Sunday night, which generally should be $129 per night.
Your group agreement ensures that your rate will not go up, regardless if we raise our standard rates, now or within the next few months. The group agreement also guarantees the room type blocked, which is generally a Tower or Poolside room, with guarantees of a king or double room.
In regards to Priceline.com, I as the consumer, would be weary about websites such as these. (I personally was burned with Hotwire.) You have to remember, that you get what you pay for. In essence, a $37 room rate, entitles the guest to a basic room, no frills. Room type is not guaranteed nor is non-smoking/smoking. "Opaque" websites such as these are meant for hotels to sell "distressed" inventory. That room rate too, maybe not be the same a month from now as well.
However, as a possible compromise, if you can at least guarantee me about 10 rooms for each night, Thursday - Sunday, I might be able to lower the rate somewhat."
My Hilton contact has gotten back to me regarding the hotel, and it seems like booking is ready.
You should call the hotel direct and refer to the "Liu Family Reunion" rate which right now is $63 per night + tax. However, if we can guarantee a commitment of 10 rooms per night for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night, my contact is willing to budge a bit more (since they do use Priceline).
Hilton Newark/Fremont
39900 Balentine Drive
Newark, CA 94560
Direct: (510) 413-2303
Fax: (510) 651-5219
Web: www.bayareahilton.com
Here is an excerpt that Nick sent me:
"As far I know, reservations are currently being accepted for members of your group. If you hear anything otherwise, please let me know.
Regarding your group rate, the $63 group rate is currently the lowest rate offered by the hotel per se. The most savings is over the Thursday and Sunday night, which generally should be $129 per night.
Your group agreement ensures that your rate will not go up, regardless if we raise our standard rates, now or within the next few months. The group agreement also guarantees the room type blocked, which is generally a Tower or Poolside room, with guarantees of a king or double room.
In regards to Priceline.com, I as the consumer, would be weary about websites such as these. (I personally was burned with Hotwire.) You have to remember, that you get what you pay for. In essence, a $37 room rate, entitles the guest to a basic room, no frills. Room type is not guaranteed nor is non-smoking/smoking. "Opaque" websites such as these are meant for hotels to sell "distressed" inventory. That room rate too, maybe not be the same a month from now as well.
However, as a possible compromise, if you can at least guarantee me about 10 rooms for each night, Thursday - Sunday, I might be able to lower the rate somewhat."
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