Downtown Hotels, No Free Parking?

[flipstah]

So I started booking hotels for a trip and the hotels I booked are in the city centre.

When I asked about parking, their in-house parking is a charge on top of the room rate.

I was surprised that this is the case and I was wondering if its a normal occurrence or just that hotel?

[swak]

Never seen a downtown hotel offer free parking.

As well, I've been a valet at a few dt hotels, and dealt with this all the time... People hate it, but its downtown! Parkings a premium.

[TYMSMNY]

Unless you're a VIP at the hotel or hotel chain, definitely not. Although sometimes they have packages that include parking and/or other deals.

[taemo]

^like what others have said, never seen a free parking at any downtown hotels I've stayed in.
get ready to spend 20-30$/day on top of the hotel rate

[flipstah]

Ah. I just assumed that since you're using their accommodations, I thought parking was included.

Usually, I stay at Super 8/Holiday Inn Express (HIE) so this is a first for me (big parking lots and complimentary).

So any savings I had at Priceline has been offset by parking. Thanks for the clarification!

...Then again, I paid roughly the same for 4-5 star hotel for HIE pricing.

I'm a big supporter of Priceline bidding now because of this. :thumbsup:


Originally posted by taemo
^like what others have said, never seen a free parking at any downtown hotels I've stayed in.
get ready to spend 20-30$/day on top of the hotel rate

Yup, that's the price I'm expecting. Meh.

[max_boost]

Where you going son? With your new lady friend? :D

[toyboy88]

Originally posted by swak
Never seen a downtown hotel offer free parking.



This.

[jwslam]

Originally posted by max_boost
With your new lady friend? :D
I have a feeling i know what's going on here...

[Red@8]

Originally posted by flipstah
Ah. I just assumed that since you're using their accommodations, I thought parking was included.

Usually, I stay at Super 8/Holiday Inn Express (HIE) so this is a first for me (big parking lots and complimentary).



If that's the case get ready to get nailed on wifi too.

[taemo]

hey flipstah, did you book your hotels through priceline yet?
I have a 10$/night off URL from Priceline, up to 5 nights in a 3+ star hotel
if you want it PM me and I'll send you the link

[C_Dave45]

Where ya stayin? Huh? huh?!!! :clap: Paliser? Sheraton?

[flipstah]

Originally posted by taemo
hey flipstah, did you book your hotels through priceline yet?
I have a 10$/night off URL from Priceline, up to 5 nights in a 3+ star hotel
if you want it PM me and I'll send you the link

Already booked! Thanks for the offer though. :)


Originally posted by C_Dave45
Where ya stayin? Huh? huh?!!! :clap: Paliser? Sheraton?

Reneissance Seattle.

:thumbsup:

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by flipstah


Already booked! Thanks for the offer though. :)



Reneissance Seattle.

:thumbsup:
Ooooo nice!!! Man, haven't been to Seattle in almost 15 years!! I'm jealous!! Have a great time!

[pockett]

Originally posted by flipstah


Reneissance Seattle.

:thumbsup:

whoa! i'm jealous. :D ;)

[max_boost]

flipstah moves fast. Wine/dine/shopping/ all in a different area code. Definitely the same mindset as max_boost and you know he's legit cause he ain't helocing that shit.:bigpimp:

[Heru-Farukon]

Originally posted by max_boost
flipstah moves fast. Wine/dine/shopping/ all in a different area code. Definitely the same mindset as max_boost and you know he's legit cause he ain't helocing that shit.:bigpimp:

+1

[trieu]

@ max_boost, how many times are you gonna mention helocing in a thread? It's getting old man

[thetransporter]

Originally posted by flipstah
So I started booking hotels for a trip and the hotels I booked are in the city centre.

When I asked about parking, their in-house parking is a charge on top of the room rate.

I was surprised that this is the case and I was wondering if its a normal occurrence or just that hotel?


your going to be gouged everywhere in Calgary. When some relatives were here I used my Amex Platinum Charge Card and they enjoyed free valet parking, and other stuff. But I think its a case by case basis.