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I'll be in Florence for about a week (flexible itinerary..probably
arriving the 8th, not sure exactly how long I'll stay before moving on)...been checking out budget hotels...stayed at the Casci in 1998; beds were great, but our bathroom was a flood zone. Shower head and toilet in same cubicle. Been surfing hotels on the net...want moderately priced single, but not fleabag (definitely under $100/night, preferably $75 or less/night)...don't need luxurious, clean and quiet will do...with or without private bath doesn't matter...I like close-in... has anyone experience with Hotel Dali Hotel Alba Hotel Europa Hotel Balcony Hotel Nizza Hotel Aldini Or other suggestions? I've checked venere.com and my LP...looking for personal feedback. I'm doing the convent thing in Venice (in Dorsoduro) and have that booked. Not booking ahead for Florence, just want to have a list of places for when I arrive. |
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"Carole Allen" ha scritto nel messaggio Shower head and toilet in same cubicle. yes, it happens in Florence want moderately priced single, but not fleabag (definitely under $100/night, preferably $75 or less/night) That reduces A LOT your options... Hotel Alba This one is the only one of your list that I know, and it's nice. In high season a single room is 120 $ a night. See http://www.hotelalbafirenze.it/ But I suggest you to try Atlantic Palace Hotel, very very nice charming rooms. http://www.atlanticpalace.it/ Last year prices were around 130$ for a double, in May. have a nice trip! N! Xau |
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I am assuming Feb is off-season and rates will be lower than high
season rates. On Venere.com the Alba is listed as $60/night in Feb for a single, double that other times of the year. I'll check out Atlantic Palace. Thanks On Wed, 8 Oct 2003 00:04:09 -0500, "N! Xau" wrote: That reduces A LOT your options... "Carole Allen" ha scritto nel messaggio want moderately priced single, but not fleabag (definitely under $100/night, preferably $75 or less/night) |
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due to the lack of tourists
hotel prices dropped and are still dropping pls go to www.octopus.com and try to find there the prices you need. also www.expedia.it or www.hotels.com will give you plenty of special offers. to give you an example normally you have to wait hours out of the Uffizi gallery ( unless you book a ticket in advance for a fixed time ) in august.. that is peak time for tourists.. the waiting time was no more than 30 minutes. I also had a double room in rome in a 4 stars hotels for 68 eur It is unbeliavable.. but also in rome tourists were disappointingly less than usual. eur/night including breakfast.. "Carole Allen" ha scritto nel messaggio ... I'll be in Florence for about a week (flexible itinerary..probably arriving the 8th, not sure exactly how long I'll stay before moving on)...been checking out budget hotels...stayed at the Casci in 1998; beds were great, but our bathroom was a flood zone. Shower head and toilet in same cubicle. Been surfing hotels on the net...want moderately priced single, but not fleabag (definitely under $100/night, preferably $75 or less/night)...don't need luxurious, clean and quiet will do...with or without private bath doesn't matter...I like close-in... has anyone experience with Hotel Dali Hotel Alba Hotel Europa Hotel Balcony Hotel Nizza Hotel Aldini Or other suggestions? I've checked venere.com and my LP...looking for personal feedback. I'm doing the convent thing in Venice (in Dorsoduro) and have that booked. Not booking ahead for Florence, just want to have a list of places for when I arrive. |
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"tile" wrote: due to the lack of tourists hotel prices dropped and are still dropping pls go to www.octopus.com and try to find there the prices you need. also www.expedia.it or www.hotels.com will give you plenty of special offers. to give you an example normally you have to wait hours out of the Uffizi gallery ( unless you book a ticket in advance for a fixed time ) in august.. that is peak time for tourists.. the waiting time was no more than 30 minutes. I also had a double room in rome in a 4 stars hotels for 68 eur It is unbeliavable.. but also in rome tourists were disappointingly less than usual. eur/night including breakfast.. my experience has been is that you also get a lower rate if you call the hotel directly -- than if you book on the internet -- "Carole Allen" ha scritto nel messaggio ... I'll be in Florence for about a week (flexible itinerary..probably arriving the 8th, not sure exactly how long I'll stay before moving on)...been checking out budget hotels...stayed at the Casci in 1998; beds were great, but our bathroom was a flood zone. Shower head and toilet in same cubicle. Been surfing hotels on the net...want moderately priced single, but not fleabag (definitely under $100/night, preferably $75 or less/night)...don't need luxurious, clean and quiet will do...with or without private bath doesn't matter...I like close-in... has anyone experience with Hotel Dali Hotel Alba Hotel Europa Hotel Balcony Hotel Nizza Hotel Aldini Or other suggestions? I've checked venere.com and my LP...looking for personal feedback. I'm doing the convent thing in Venice (in Dorsoduro) and have that booked. Not booking ahead for Florence, just want to have a list of places for when I arrive. |
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On Wed, 08 Oct 2003 13:42:29 -0500, Jenn wrote:
my experience has been is that you also get a lower rate if you call the hotel directly -- than if you book on the internet -- I'm not booking these in advance...I just want to hit town armed with a list of ones that meet my needs, then I'll shop around , since I don't have a schedule beyond Venice |
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i think that hotels do not bargain too much here..
they play with WALK IN customers as they know they are tired walking from hotel to hotel. it is better to reserve in advance.. and internet rates are normally cheaper than any rate the hotel reception can give you. and that is obvious.. "Jenn" ha scritto nel messaggio ... In article , (Carole Allen) wrote: On Wed, 08 Oct 2003 13:42:29 -0500, Jenn wrote: my experience has been is that you also get a lower rate if you call the hotel directly -- than if you book on the internet -- I'm not booking these in advance...I just want to hit town armed with a list of ones that meet my needs, then I'll shop around , since I don't have a schedule beyond Venice I hate schlepping around from hotel to hotel -- so even when I am in a country I will call ahead to the next stop and make reservations -- you can get good rates without wasting half a day doing it YMMV |
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In article ,
"tile" wrote: i think that hotels do not bargain too much here.. they play with WALK IN customers as they know they are tired walking from hotel to hotel. it is better to reserve in advance.. and internet rates are normally cheaper than any rate the hotel reception can give you. and that is obvious.. I disagree with that -- but definitely agree that walk ins don't get the best rates --- internet rates almost always involve a rake off for some intermediary -- I got some very good rates via internet this summer but then as I checked in could hear the desk offering even lower rates to people calling in after that I booked by phone and always did better than internet specials "Jenn" ha scritto nel messaggio ... In article , (Carole Allen) wrote: On Wed, 08 Oct 2003 13:42:29 -0500, Jenn wrote: my experience has been is that you also get a lower rate if you call the hotel directly -- than if you book on the internet -- I'm not booking these in advance...I just want to hit town armed with a list of ones that meet my needs, then I'll shop around , since I don't have a schedule beyond Venice I hate schlepping around from hotel to hotel -- so even when I am in a country I will call ahead to the next stop and make reservations -- you can get good rates without wasting half a day doing it YMMV |
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Hi
Jenn wrote: -- but definitely agree that walk ins don't get the best rates --- internet rates almost always involve a rake off for some intermediary -- I got some very good rates via internet this summer but then as I checked in could hear the desk offering even lower rates to people calling in after that I booked by phone and always did better than internet specials Thinking along these lines, last October I called a hotel and asked for the lowest rate that I had seen on the Internet. Much to my surprise, I was told "That is an Internet rate; our rates our higher. You have to go on the Internet if you want that rate." I replied, "But if I go to the Internet, I will get that rate, and you will have to pay a portion of it to the Internet company that I reserved with. Why not just give me that rate now, and the hotel will have the entire amount, and not the amount minus an Internet company commision?" The clerk was very irate. He balked at my request. I asked the same thing again and he very grudgingly gave me the lower rate. I was shocked, but then, I often am. |
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