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  • crackgoblincrackgoblin Registered User regular
    Just grabbed the Friday night I needed at the westin. About to release a 3 night renaissance stay if anyone needs.

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  • revengeancefulrevengeanceful Registered User regular
    I've stayed at the Renaissance several times over the past few years both for PAX and non-PAX related trips to Boston and have always been very satisfied with the quality of the rooms and the level of service, so I'm sure anyone staying there for the first time will not be disappointed.

  • DoctehDocteh Registered User regular
    Odd, I just tried to check my reservations to see if I could tweak the dates and both Renaissance and Westin Waterfront are saying that "This hotel is cut-off and reservations can no longer be edited". The email I got back from them sounded like I had until Feb 25th to deal with onpeak stuff. I guess I need to call onpeak to sort this out?

  • Mavrick593Mavrick593 Registered User regular
    Docteh wrote: »
    Odd, I just tried to check my reservations to see if I could tweak the dates and both Renaissance and Westin Waterfront are saying that "This hotel is cut-off and reservations can no longer be edited". The email I got back from them sounded like I had until Feb 25th to deal with onpeak stuff. I guess I need to call onpeak to sort this out?

    Sounds like they're nailing everything down. I would expect our credit cards to be charged that initial amount soon.

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  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    usually doesn't get charged, just gets authed.

    And yeah, I would call onpeak for more info.

  • pilferkpilferk Master of Unlocking CTRegistered User regular
    Yup, agree with zerzhul...never been charged before arrival. Thats westin and seaport. Not sure about other hotels...

  • BigDumbHippyBigDumbHippy Registered User regular
    if you payed with a debit card the authorization comes in as a charge but should be removed 1-2 business days

  • LoonyEclipseLoonyEclipse WWHRD? Montreal, QCRegistered User regular
    So, the seaport's gotten the reservations. I also called- they can't put a cot into a two-bed room due to fire code regulations, it seems.

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  • vttymvttym Ardent Gamer Northern NJRegistered User regular
    So, the seaport's gotten the reservations. I also called- they can't put a cot into a two-bed room due to fire code regulations, it seems.

    Correct - just about every hotel in Boston will have this restriction (some may be more strict than others about it).

  • InfiniteNuLLInfiniteNuLL Registered User regular
    So, I'm getting both super excited and super nervous about my upcoming trip for PAX. This is my first time and I want to make sure everything goes smoothly. My concerns right now, because I'm not sure how this works exactly, are how it goes from Onpeak, to the hotel and finally when I find out my room information and charges and such. Is it just an email notification (that I haven't received yet) and how does the room charging work? Is the guarentee charged to my CC as part of the reservation 2 weeks from my reservation dates and I just pay for the room itself when I check in?

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  • LoonyEclipseLoonyEclipse WWHRD? Montreal, QCRegistered User regular
    vttym wrote: »
    So, the seaport's gotten the reservations. I also called- they can't put a cot into a two-bed room due to fire code regulations, it seems.

    Correct - just about every hotel in Boston will have this restriction (some may be more strict than others about it).

    I know the downtown Hilton is pretty loose about it. Mind you, their 4-person rooms are cavernous.

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  • LoonyEclipseLoonyEclipse WWHRD? Montreal, QCRegistered User regular
    So, I'm getting both super excited and super nervous about my upcoming trip for PAX. This is my first time and I want to make sure everything goes smoothly. My concerns right now, because I'm not sure how this works exactly, are how it goes from Onpeak, to the hotel and finally when I find out my room information and charges and such. Is it just an email notification (that I haven't received yet) and how does the room charging work? Is the guarentee charged to my CC as part of the reservation 2 weeks from my reservation dates and I just pay for the room itself when I check in?


    Depends on the hotel, but in my experience, it works as thus:

    You book a room via onpeak. A couple of weeks prior to the event, onpeak sends the bookings as a block to the hotel.

    Typically, your card is not charged until you check out of the hotel. The ONLY time they do so is if you no-show for the reservation. They deduct the guarantee from your card (equivalent to one night's rent) and open the room up for normal customers if you do not notify them at least 24 hours in advance. The only charges you should see hotel-wise should come when you check out, assuming you show up as booked.

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  • InfiniteNuLLInfiniteNuLL Registered User regular
    So, I'm getting both super excited and super nervous about my upcoming trip for PAX. This is my first time and I want to make sure everything goes smoothly. My concerns right now, because I'm not sure how this works exactly, are how it goes from Onpeak, to the hotel and finally when I find out my room information and charges and such. Is it just an email notification (that I haven't received yet) and how does the room charging work? Is the guarentee charged to my CC as part of the reservation 2 weeks from my reservation dates and I just pay for the room itself when I check in?


    Depends on the hotel, but in my experience, it works as thus:

    You book a room via onpeak. A couple of weeks prior to the event, onpeak sends the bookings as a block to the hotel.

    Typically, your card is not charged until you check out of the hotel. The ONLY time they do so is if you no-show for the reservation. They deduct the guarantee from your card (equivalent to one night's rent) and open the room up for normal customers if you do not notify them at least 24 hours in advance. The only charges you should see hotel-wise should come when you check out, assuming you show up as booked.
    If that's how it's going to go down, then I don't have much to worry about. I just have to wait for the email with my room information and get any money from anyone else that is going to be staying with me. And hopefully I can get someone else to stay with us as well to split that cost even more.

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  • rascrushrascrush Registered User regular
    That is how it is for the most part I believe. I know myself I normally have all my money from the people that will be rooming with me a week or 2 before pax that way it is in my account when I check out. Also I ask for a 50.00 deposit just to hold there spot

  • BigDumbHippyBigDumbHippy Registered User regular
    Last year I stayed at the revere hotel and it def had its perks. There was a 711 and a dunkin donuts across the street and all of chinatown. As long as you're not cosplaying or some other reason to go back to your room a lot it's a good deal. Also on the pax shuttle line

  • wartjr2373wartjr2373 Registered User regular
    Does anyone know if the Westin has PAX reservation information yet? I want to call them to ask a question about my room but I'm not sure when OnPeak is sending them that info.

  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    Onpeak should be able to tell you whether or not your reservation has been transferred to the hotel. Call them and ask.

  • craiolacraiola MARegistered User regular
    for the westin you can use this tool to look up reservations. If they have been transferred, you will be able to find your reservation using your last name and the credit card number on the reservation

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  • wartjr2373wartjr2373 Registered User regular
    craiola wrote: »
    for the westin you can use this tool to look up reservations. If they have been transferred, you will be able to find your reservation using your last name and the credit card number on the reservation

    I did see this page, and I couldn't find my reservation information, but I couldn't be sure, since I didn't book with that website, if the information would ever be there.

  • craiolacraiola MARegistered User regular
    wartjr2373 wrote: »
    craiola wrote: »
    for the westin you can use this tool to look up reservations. If they have been transferred, you will be able to find your reservation using your last name and the credit card number on the reservation

    I did see this page, and I couldn't find my reservation information, but I couldn't be sure, since I didn't book with that website, if the information would ever be there.

    It will show up when the rooms are sent by onpeak. I was able to use this for the westin last year as well. :)

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  • wartjr2373wartjr2373 Registered User regular
    craiola wrote: »
    wartjr2373 wrote: »
    craiola wrote: »
    for the westin you can use this tool to look up reservations. If they have been transferred, you will be able to find your reservation using your last name and the credit card number on the reservation

    I did see this page, and I couldn't find my reservation information, but I couldn't be sure, since I didn't book with that website, if the information would ever be there.

    It will show up when the rooms are sent by onpeak. I was able to use this for the westin last year as well. :)

    Good to know, thanks.

  • ClannMorganClannMorgan Registered User regular
    Okay, so I just realized I have several extra reservations...went to cancel a room and there they were. So just as a heads up at 2pm this afternoon (EST) I will be releasing (2) Renaissance 1-bed thrus/fri/sat and (1) Westin 1-bed thrus/fri.

  • stardust462stardust462 Leominster, MARegistered User regular
    Super tempted to jump on that Thurs/Fri at the Westin. I'm local-ish (1 hour outside of the city) but I'm already dreading the cluster-f that will be going on Friday morning.

  • TheAggroCraigTheAggroCraig Ultimate Lucky Douchebag MassachusettsRegistered User regular
    Super tempted to jump on that Thurs/Fri at the Westin. I'm local-ish (1 hour outside of the city) but I'm already dreading the cluster-f that will be going on Friday morning.

    I live closer than you and I still stay in Thursday-Sunday. It's worth it (as long as it's not breaking the bank of course :P)

  • ClannMorganClannMorgan Registered User regular
    edited February 2015
    Got caught up, releasing the rooms in 10 minutes.

    Released.

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  • pilferkpilferk Master of Unlocking CTRegistered User regular
    Super tempted to jump on that Thurs/Fri at the Westin. I'm local-ish (1 hour outside of the city) but I'm already dreading the cluster-f that will be going on Friday morning.
    Imho, avoiding morning rush hour traffic in Boston, esp on friday with the increase in con traffic, is pretty much worth the extra scratch. Your mileage may vary.

  • cky71321cky71321 Boston, MARegistered User regular
    Has anyone staying at the Seaport gotten an official confirmation number from them? I assumed there would be something by now - unless they just use the OnPeak numbers.

  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    cky71321 wrote: »
    Has anyone staying at the Seaport gotten an official confirmation number from them? I assumed there would be something by now - unless they just use the OnPeak numbers.
    Not all hotels will notify you with information after the reservation is transferred. You might want to contact the Seaport directly, or OnPeak, to get that information.

  • craiolacraiola MARegistered User regular
    The westin has my rooms. I called and they were able to switch me from 1 bd to 2 bd. I spoke to a gentleman named steve. Just make sure you call the hotel directly and not an 800 line

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  • darksteelreaprdarksteelreapr Registered User regular
    Does anyone know if it would be possible to request an early arrival with the Westin? I'm assuming I can call and they can help me out but I wanted to see if anyone else has tried and succeeded in the past.

  • SinoSambaSinoSamba CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    Check your OnPeak reservation, there should be a confirmation number on it now, right below the hotel info/picture.
    cky71321 wrote: »
    Has anyone staying at the Seaport gotten an official confirmation number from them? I assumed there would be something by now - unless they just use the OnPeak numbers.

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  • macrogeekmacrogeek Registered User regular
    Does anyone know if it would be possible to request an early arrival with the Westin? I'm assuming I can call and they can help me out but I wanted to see if anyone else has tried and succeeded in the past.

    Last time I stayed there they handled this first come first serve when you arrived. We got there at 8 and check-in was like 2. We spoke to the front desk and checked our bags. They gave us one of the next rooms to be available after it was cleaned (an hour or two later). Obviously lots of people will be arriving that weekend.


  • SeratuSeratu Registered User regular
    Just released a Thursday-Sunday 1 bed at the Renaissance. Good luck =D!

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  • cky71321cky71321 Boston, MARegistered User regular
    SinoSamba wrote: »
    Check your OnPeak reservation, there should be a confirmation number on it now, right below the hotel info/picture.
    cky71321 wrote: »
    Has anyone staying at the Seaport gotten an official confirmation number from them? I assumed there would be something by now - unless they just use the OnPeak numbers.

    Fantastic call - got it! Thanks. :)

  • InfiniteNuLLInfiniteNuLL Registered User regular
    I'm going to have to call onpeak/logan to confirm my information. Arriving next Thursday and I haven't received any confirmation as of yet.

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  • rascrushrascrush Registered User regular
    is it normal for you to get charged the total of 1 night before you check in. I just ask cause just looked at my bank account and looks like I was. I was not last year so this was new to me same hotel and everything

  • PorkchopPorkchop Registered User regular
    Anyone get a confirmation number from the Renaissance yet? Nothing on my end, I want to try and get my 1-bed swapped to a 2 if possible D:

  • pilferkpilferk Master of Unlocking CTRegistered User regular
    edited February 2015
    rascrush...I never have been charged, before (westin or seaport), but it's a hotel policy thing and might vary from place to place (and policies can change, year to year, too). Wife and I are staying at the Seaport this year, and no charge, so far.

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  • craiolacraiola MARegistered User regular
    @racrush what kind of card did you use to pay? I've never been charged like that when using a credit card, but I wouldn't be surprised if they place a hold on your account for a debit card. You can always call the hotel directly to check with their policies.

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  • cabsycabsy the fattest rainbow unicorn Registered User regular
    rascrush wrote: »
    is it normal for you to get charged the total of 1 night before you check in. I just ask cause just looked at my bank account and looks like I was. I was not last year so this was new to me same hotel and everything

    Omni Parker did this to me this year, I've never had another hotel do it. It's not a hold either - they charged my card for a night.

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