I tried using it for a trip to Newport on the Levee on several different dates, and got "Rate not avilable" at all 19 Cincy area hotels listed.
And my #1 piece of advice, for any traveler, anytime, is to KEEP YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER WITH YOU! In the event of a mistake or mixup, having your confirmation number handy will tell the front desk agent exactly what the issues is quickly. Normally you won't even need it, but there is nothing worse than someone coming to me, claiming they have a reservation, but they have nothing to show for it. I'm supposed to take their "word" on it. Then, after much searching around, phone calls, and wasted time (mine and theirs), I find that the guest made the reservation himself, and he made it for 'GreenFIELD' and not 'GreenWOOD'.
I am always torn between booking a hotel in advance and paying the rack rate (even if a discount on the rack rate) or just showing up the night I need a room and getting the "either give me the room at your lowest price or it can sit vacant for the night" rate.. the latter is usually a better deal
Do you still get points.
is this still good?
**Edit: Just checked a different weekend and it worked, must just be too late to book for this coming weekend.
Thanks for the helping hand Evan. It wouldnt let me do a room for this weekend but it may in the future. Much rep for you for posting that! Some give Evan rep for me it said I have to spread it around so I will give it to whoever gives it to Evan! I will be staying at the Candlewood Suites on Bash St.