Originally Posted by Bob (Post 10983196)

I know it might be a bit controversial to suggest this....but there is a US forum here....with plenty of folks in that neck of the woods that could help out with suggestions....

Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 10986139)

I did ponder that but, after contacting people I actually know down that way, I decided not to bother. People who live there tend not to stay in hotels there. There are folk on the Canada forum who travel lots, including to New York. I figured they would be a better bet.

I've solved the problem anyway.

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 10986720)

Yes, but it's a tourist spot, and loads of folks travel there too and they might know different deal type sites to what you get :/

Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 10987929)

It's a moot point now. I've booked us in the Holiday Inn in Chelsea. Decent price, correct amenities, reasonably close to where I have to go and reasonably close to things Souvette will want to do (and my Visa card will hate).

Originally Posted by ultrarunner (Post 10988046)

Good choice.....

Rule 1: Don't hand over your CC to a partner (separate accts dude)
Can't be helped. I'm a supplementary on her card. It's her account. I just pay the bill!

Rule 2: As long as the person who is Govt employee is on the trip, you are good to go to get the Govt rate.
Tried that when I booked. Failed. I was doing it on my company Amex. We'll try again when we check in.

The US is good for acknowledging Govt/Military discounts. I managed to get into most museums in Chicago for free, and I get to board first on planes most times.

Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 10988142)

For some bizarre reason, booking direct with Holiday Inn was cheaper than using Expedia.

Originally Posted by dwight-van-man (Post 10988226)

Holiday Inn guarantee to offer their cheapest rates direct.. also have a very good loyalty scheme (which currently has me half way through a nine night stay completely free...)

Originally Posted by dwight-van-man (Post 10988226)

Holiday Inn guarantee to offer their cheapest rates direct.. also have a very good loyalty scheme (which currently has me half way through a nine night stay completely free...)

Originally Posted by dwight-van-man (Post 10988226)

Holiday Inn guarantee to offer their cheapest rates direct.. also have a very good loyalty scheme (which currently has me half way through a nine night stay completely free...)