Reader Bruce sent me this email - a response from Choice in regards to his most recent claim. Now we know what all the hype has been about lately! ..
The e-mail reads as follows:
Thank you for your interest in participating in our Best Internet Rate Guarantee program.
I am unable to approve this for the Best Internet Rate Guarantee. The cancellation policies do not match. Our reservation allows cancellation by 4pm local hotel time on the day of arrival. The third party website requires cancellation by 24 hours in advance.
The reservation and cancellation policy must be the same on the competing website as the reservation you made at www.choicehotels.com.
If you find lower rates at this hotel on a competing website that is a cancellable rate, within the 24-hour time frame, please resubmit your claim form and we will be happy to begin processing your request at that time.
If you have additional questions please see our
terms & conditions page.
Thank You
Wade
Best Internet Rate Guarantee
This pretty much confirms it - Choice is taking our otherwise valid claims and tossing them in the trash! So what about those other claims we sent in for all those months? (you know, the ones with non-matching cancel policies that got approved) Ooops! .. their mistake I guess!
Well, okay then, it may be a little tougher to get a free night but many will still succeed.
As one of our readers so brilliantly stated, get ready to be matching the menu items at the continental breakfast .. "I am unable to approve this for the Best Rate Guarantee. The continental breakfasts do not match. Our breakfast offers hot waffles with your stay. The third party website offers only assorted pastries with bacon and eggs" .. seems far-fetched, doesn't it? .. maybe not!
Please note that many of our "archived" BRG deals for Choice may not work now. Compare those cancel policies before attempting any of them!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Ontario, California - Rodeway Inn Ontario Mills Mall
The Rodeway Inn Mills Mall is conveniently located on Interstate 10, adjacent to the Ontario International Airport.
Guests of this hotel enjoy full-service amenities like *free continental breakfast, featuring fresh seasonal fruit, assorted pastries, cereal, juice, milk and coffee. Additional amenities include free local calls, free weekday newspaper, outdoor pool and hot tub.
All guest rooms include *microwaves, *refrigerators, coffee makers, hairdryers and cable television with free HBO, CNN and ESPN.
Hotel Address: 4075 E Guasti Road, Ontario, CA 91761
Property phone #: (909) 390-8886
BRG claim valid for:
Lower rate(s) found on:
Sample Dates: 9/5, 10/8, 10/27, 11/15, 12/12 (and others!)
Room Details: Standard King
There are 2 non-smoking "Standard Kings" on Expedia. I'd be inclined NOT to book the room that says "w/desk". It would probably be safe to choose either the smoking or non-smoking options from the other 2 king rooms.
Room Occupancy: 2 Adults
Rate Variation (for sample dates shown):
Arestravel.com - $54.99 / Expedia.com - $64.99
Book this BRG deal here:
Macon, Georgia - Quality Inn & Suites Macon
This Georgia hotel is located off Interstate 75 and only a 10-minute drive from downtown Macon. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and provides a 32-inch flat-screen TV in every room.
Quality Inn and Suites Macon rooms include a *microwave and *refrigerator. The rooms are also equipped with cable TV and a coffee maker.
Macon Quality Inn provides guests with a daily hot *buffet breakfast and weekday newspapers. The hotel also offers coffee in the lobby.
Hotel Address: 115 Riverside Pkwy, Macon, GA 31210
Property phone #: (478) 474-4000
BRG claim valid for:
Valid Dates: Many dates found in November and December!
Samples: 11/7, 11/10, 11/25, 12/5, 12/22, 12/31
Search all sites for your preferred dates
Room Details: Standard King (non-smoking) / King Suite (non-smoking)
Room Occupancy: 2 Adults
Rate Variation (for November sample dates shown):
Booking.com - $54.00 / ChoiceHotels.com - $57.00 BAR (Standard King)
Booking.com - $54.00 / ChoiceHotels.com - $59.00 BAR (King Suite)
Tripadvisor Hotel Reviews - Good Ranking!
Book this BRG deal here:
Thomasville, Georgia - Comfort Inn Thomasville
This pet-friendly hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot *breakfast with waffles.
Each room at the Thomasville Comfort Inn has red accents and is equipped with a *microwave, *refrigerator and coffee maker. Cable TV and *free Wi-Fi are provided.
The on-site gym boasts floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a mounted TV. There is a business center located off of the lobby.
Property phone #: (229) 228-5555
BRG claim valid for:
Lower rate(s) found on:
Valid Dates: 12/5, 12/6, 12/7, 12/8 .. (others?)
Search all sites for your preferred dates
Room Details: 1 King / 2 Doubles (both non-smoking and smoking)
Room Occupancy: 2 Adults
Rate Variation (for valid dates shown):
Booking.com - $69.99 / ChoiceHotels.com - $99.00 BAR (1 King)
Booking.com - $74.99 / ChoiceHotels.com - $99.00 BAR (2 Doubles)
Easily visible by searching Hotelscombined
Book this BRG deal here:
Thursday, August 30, 2012
St. Robert, Missouri - Alliance Inn & Suites
Located off Interstate 44, this hotel is 2 miles from the Fort Leonard Military Base. It features a 24 hour convenience shop, fitness room and daily *continental breakfast.
A cable TV, *mini-fridge and *free Wi-Fi are offered in each room at Alliance Inn and Suites St. Robert. Rooms are simply styled with light colors and include a work desk and coffee maker.
* = common amenity matches
Hotel Address: 562 Old Route 66, St Robert, MO 65584
Property phone #: (573) 336-7705
BRG claim valid for:
Lower rate(s) found on:
Sample Dates: 9/19, 10/20, 11/17, 12/4 (and various others)
Search all sites for your preferred dates
Room Details: 1 Queen Bed
Room Occupancy: 2 Adults
Rate Variation (for sample dates shown):
Travelocity - $55.99 / Orbitz - $53.32 / Expedia - $64.99
Book this BRG deal here:
Cedar City, Utah - Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar City
This hotel is 2 miles from Cedar City and within a 5-minute drive of Southern Utah University. The hotel offers an indoor pool and hot tub.
Comfort Inn and Suites Cedar City rooms include a flat-screen TV, *microwave and *refrigerator. Guests can wake up with a cup of coffee from the in-room coffee maker or work with the *free Wi-Fi access.
The Cedar City Comfort Inn provides guests with a business center, laundry room and a daily *continental breakfast in the breakfast room.
Property phone #: (435) 865-0003
BRG claim valid for:
Lower rate(s) found on:
Valid Dates: Many dates found in October, November and December!
Samples: 10/6, 10/17, 11/3, 11/14, 12/7, 12/19
Search all sites for your preferred dates
Room Details: 1 King (non-smoking) / 2 Queens (non-smoking)
Room Occupancy: 2 Adults
Rate Variation (for sample dates 11/3, 11/14 & 12/7):
Booking.com - $83.00 / ChoiceHotels.com - $95.00 BAR (Standard King)
Booking.com - $95.00 / ChoiceHotels.com - $105.00 BAR (2 Queens)
Easily visible by searching Hotelscombined
Book this BRG deal here:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Las Vegas, Nevada - Gold Spike Hotel and Casino
This BRG deal may not last long!
Within one block of the Freemont Street Experience, this downtown Las Vegas hotel and casino offers table games and over 200 slots. It has 2 restaurants and an outdoor swimming pool.
Gold Spike Hotel & Casino features a flat-screen TV and iPod docking station in each modern guest room. A telephone and full private bathroom are also included.
The Golden Grill at the Gold Spike serves American and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy the Oasis Pool Bar.
The famous Las Vegas Strip is within a 5-minute drive of the Gold Spike Hotel. The Las Vegas Convention Center is 5 miles away.
Daily Resort Fee: $7.95, plus tax
Hotel Address: 400 E. Ogden Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101
BRG claim valid for:
Lower rate(s) found on:
Valid Dates: Dates between 12/9-12/13 and 12/16-12/20 (Sun-Thu)
Room Details: Deluxe Room (offers choice of bedding)
Rate Variation (for valid dates shown):
Orbitz.com & Travelocity.com - $14.99 / Expedia.com - $17.99
Orbitz.com & Travelocity.com - $14.99 / Expedia.com - $17.99
Book this BRG deal here:
Las Vegas, Nevada - MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
This 5,044-room hotel on the Las Vegas Strip offers several restaurants, nightclubs, world-class entertainment, and premier special events.
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino features a 7-acre pool complex. A sunbathing area has 5 pools and a lazy river.
Daily Resort Fee: USD 25
Hotel Address: 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
BRG claim valid for:
Lower rate(s) found on:
Valid Dates: First half of December! .. (others?)
Samples: 12/1, 12/3, 12/5, 12/8, 12/12, 12/13, 12/17, 12/18
Search all sites for your preferred dates
Room Details: Petite King (and other types)
Room Occupancy: 2 Adults
Rate Variation (for sample dates 12/17 & 12/18):
Orbitz.com - $60.94 / Expedia.com - $64.99 (Petite King)
Book this BRG deal here:
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