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elye Community Regular
elye
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Okay, Royal Psillies, I need to confer with you all on sumfin. We are heading to Toronto next month for three nights. It will be our March break vacation, something on the cheap side - - no big trips this year. . . . . ..the household economy won't allow it.

SOoOoooOo, we've decided to stay in a hotel, not with my brother.. . .this will be the big splurge. Hotel prices in downtown Toronto are hefty, so I checked on hotwire. There is a very tempting deal, there. The top listing:

Open Original Shared Link

The catch is that you are only given the area of the city where the hotel is, the star rating and the amenities.......not the name, and not the sleeping/bed details.

I dunno what to doooooooooo. . . . . . . ...it's a four-star with a gym, pool, free internet access in an ideal location, for 95 bucks . . . ...absolute steal. But there are four of us going, and my kids are now great big creatures - - I cannot sleep in a double bed with anybody now. Could be a little room with one double... . . . ...:unsure:

Or a huge suite with two queens and a pullout. . . . ..B)

Annnnnnnnd once you buy it, it is non-refundable.

Gaaaaahhhhhh.. . .. ..:wacko:

What would youse guys do? :huh:

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Tis a head scratcher Em. The link didn't work--I just got the general page of the site.

Is there some identifying info that you could call the hotel and ask about? I don't think you'd have anything to lose by calling them directly and seeing if they can shed some light. (even though you sill have to book through the site)

From what you said it seems like a very nice place--maybe they don't offer any "single" rooms? It does make me suspicious that they don't give you all this info up front so you can see exactly what you are getting.

celiac-mommy Collaborator
celiac-mommy
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What would youse guys do? :huh:

Personally, I've used Hotwire and Priceline with no problems. I know with Priceline you're only guaranteed 1 queen bed, so I've had to call to request 2 queens or rollaways if the kiddo's are wif me. But it's not a given. I've gambled on more than 1 occasion and it's worked out fine, but it is a gamble.

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celiac-mommy
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But I found this for Hotwire under their Travel Rules section:

#4. Room type will be determined by the hotel based on the number of guests provided at time of booking. All reservations are booked for stays in non-smoking rooms (subject to availability).

This isn't the case with Priceline, so it sounds like if you put in 4 people for the reservation, you should be able to accommodate 4 people in the room. Is it more $$ if you put in 4 adults instead of 2 adults/2 kids??

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

This isn't the case with Priceline, so it sounds like if you put in 4 people for the reservation, you should be able to accommodate 4 people in the room. Is it more $ if you put in 4 adults instead of 2 adults/2 kids??

Nope, it's the same amount if it's two adults, two kids or four adults.. . . . ...guess I would specify four adults . .. . ..more chances of getting more bed space... .. .....hmmm.....

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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Want me to send you some??

I'm soooooo sorry!!! I sent you a fb message....

Thank God you're ok!!!! I just heard and logged on here right away to see if you're ok!

HAPPY BIRFDAY RA SHELLE!!!!!!!!

LOVE,

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Loey Rising Star
Loey
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Okay, Royal Psillies, I need to confer with you all on sumfin. We are heading to Toronto next month for three nights. It will be our March break vacation, something on the cheap side - - no big trips this year. . . . . ..the household economy won't allow it.

SOoOoooOo, we've decided to stay in a hotel, not with my brother.. . .this will be the big splurge. Hotel prices in downtown Toronto are hefty, so I checked on hotwire. There is a very tempting deal, there. The top listing:

Open Original Shared Link

The catch is that you are only given the area of the city where the hotel is, the star rating and the amenities.......not the name, and not the sleeping/bed details.

I dunno what to doooooooooo. . . . . . . ...it's a four-star with a gym, pool, free internet access in an ideal location, for 95 bucks . . . ...absolute steal. But there are four of us going, and my kids are now great big creatures - - I cannot sleep in a double bed with anybody now. Could be a little room with one double... . . . ...:unsure:

Or a huge suite with two queens and a pullout. . . . ..B)

Annnnnnnnd once you buy it, it is non-refundable.

Gaaaaahhhhhh.. . .. ..:wacko:

What would youse guys do? :huh:

I vote for two queens and a pullout. You only live once (unless you're a cat).

Love,

Loey

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elye Community Regular
elye
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I vote for two queens and a pullout.

Whoa . . . . . . .... ... . ...that sounds rather. . . . .. . . . . naughty....:unsure:.......

:rolleyes:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Whoa . . . . . . .... ... . ...that sounds rather. . . . .. . . . . naughty....:unsure:.......

Hee!!

elye Community Regular
elye
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Rah-shyelle, after you booked a hotel deal through hotwire and it revealed to you the hotel name, did it then also give you the room details? I'm worried that if I book this deal I won't know what I've bought until we get there.... . . . ..although I suppose it wouldn't matter as there is no cancellation -- we'd be staying regardless....

Canna decide. :rolleyes:

Some Kween. Unable to mobilize my troops. . . . ...

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Okay, Royal Psillies, I need to confer with you all on sumfin. We are heading to Toronto next month for three nights. It will be our March break vacation, something on the cheap side - - no big trips this year. . . . . ..the household economy won't allow it.

SOoOoooOo, we've decided to stay in a hotel, not with my brother.. . .this will be the big splurge. Hotel prices in downtown Toronto are hefty, so I checked on hotwire. There is a very tempting deal, there. The top listing:

Open Original Shared Link

The catch is that you are only given the area of the city where the hotel is, the star rating and the amenities.......not the name, and not the sleeping/bed details.

I dunno what to doooooooooo. . . . . . . ...it's a four-star with a gym, pool, free internet access in an ideal location, for 95 bucks . . . ...absolute steal. But there are four of us going, and my kids are now great big creatures - - I cannot sleep in a double bed with anybody now. Could be a little room with one double... . . . ...:unsure:

Or a huge suite with two queens and a pullout. . . . ..B)

Annnnnnnnd once you buy it, it is non-refundable.

Gaaaaahhhhhh.. . .. ..:wacko:

What would youse guys do? :huh:

I don't think the cost is different based on the beds. Book the room, then call and confirm your two Kings.

Also double check that the price quoted is per room, not per guest.

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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Happy (Day After Your) Birthday Rush-L!!! Sorry I'm late.

Dang, I'm tired. I want to take a nap but kiddos are due home any minute . . . and they're noisy.

Visiting my first IKEA this weekend, anybody got any recommendations?

mushroom Proficient
mushroom
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Visiting my first IKEA this weekend, anybody got any recommendations?

Hang on to your purse strings :P

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Happy (Day After Your) Birthday Rush-L!!! Sorry I'm late.

Dang, I'm tired. I want to take a nap but kiddos are due home any minute . . . and they're noisy.

Visiting my first IKEA this weekend, anybody got any recommendations?

Bring a snack, although I think the meatballs are gluten-free.

Actually I think they aren't. Can't find verification. But the gummy fish should be ok.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Visiting my first IKEA this weekend, anybody got any recommendations?

Wear comfy shoes ;)

elye Community Regular
elye
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Visiting my first IKEA this weekend, anybody got any recommendations?

Oh, gawd... .. . .....bring a GPS. . . . .....

Or breadcrumbs to drop along the way...

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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:lol::lol: . . . OK, love all the advice . . . but I was looking for things to BUY!!! So far, I guess I'm buying gummy phish.
mushroom Proficient
mushroom
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:lol::lol: . . . OK, love all the advice . . . but I was looking for things to BUY!!!

Don't think you'll have any problems there ! !:lol: :lol: If you can't find anything to buy at IKEA, lady, you've got a big problem :blink:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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:lol::lol: . . . OK, love all the advice . . . but I was looking for things to BUY!!!

That will take care of itself after you've walked around fer a phew minutes :P

Lets see....I've bought a cutting board set, a huge set of plastic storage dishes, an oriental rug (the real deal), ....can nae remember what else. Have phun!

kareng Grand Master
kareng
Posted

When we needed furniture for the kids rooms, we thought about renting a Uhaul and going to the nearest IKea which I think is the one near Chicago at that time.

celiac-mommy Collaborator
celiac-mommy
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How are my ladies feeling? I hope y'all are doing better now!!!

Rah-shyelle, after you booked a hotel deal through hotwire and it revealed to you the hotel name, did it then also give you the room details? I'm worried that if I book this deal I won't know what I've bought until we get there.... . . . ..although I suppose it wouldn't matter as there is no cancellation -- we'd be staying regardless....

Canna decide. :rolleyes:

Some Kween. Unable to mobilize my troops. . . . ...

I've only rented cars thru hotwire, but intend to use them next time for hotel. I don't think they give you specific details. I waited a day, then called the hotel to confirm.

Happy (Day After Your) Birthday Rush-L!!! Sorry I'm late.

Dang, I'm tired. I want to take a nap but kiddos are due home any minute . . . and they're noisy.

Visiting my first IKEA this weekend, anybody got any recommendations?

Thanks for the bday wishes :) I had a nice day and a nice evening :D

As far as Ikea... Go alone!!!!!!

:lol::lol: . . . OK, love all the advice . . . but I was looking for things to BUY!!! So far, I guess I'm buying gummy phish.

My most favorite thing EVAHHHHHH is the rectangular shaped collinder that has expanding arms so it reaches across the sink and hangs, so it doesn't sit in your sink where a liquid back-up may occur :unsure:

Don't think you'll have any problems there ! !:lol: :lol: If you can't find anything to buy at IKEA, lady, you've got a big problem :blink:

Tru dat! Especially in the kitchen gadget section!

celiac-mommy Collaborator
celiac-mommy
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

HAPPY BOIFBAY, PAGHTEEEIGH!

sexy-birthday-cake.webp

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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sexy-birthday-cake.webp

Ummm . . . can I get one of those at IKEA?

Happy Birfday, Pat-tea . . . have a good'n

I'm horrible wif birfdays, good thing one of youse guys always posts.

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

Ummm . . . can I get one of those at IKEA?

Doubt it... . . . . .. ..he doesn't look Swedish.. . . . . ...

Oh, the cake? Dunno if the foodstuff section has a bakery.. . . . ...if you are able to get a birthday cake there, it undoubtedly comes in separate sections with packaged icing that you must assemble yourself....

:rolleyes:

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