Hotels are so Damn expensive because of the Australian Open ….
What is the best way to book accommodation for a family vacation this summer (Decent place cheap enough - not backpackers !!)
How to Book The Best Priced Accomodation in Melbourne in Jan
10muscat on 23/09/2016 - 03:00
Last edited 23/09/2016 - 03:00
Last edited 23/09/2016 - 03:00
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Expect to be harassed on first arrival about becoming a member, but once you tell them you're not interested they'll usually leave you alone til you checkout…then they'll ask again of course.
Do be prepared for their tele/spam marketers on any contact details you give them afterward as well, they're pretty aggressive…other than that they're pretty decent hotels.
Suggest you play with the harassment about becoming a member and turn it on them. Ask them how can you make this stay better to prove becoming a member is of benefit? You know make them work for it…….
There are house minding websites that may work for you here!
Look for a hotel out of town a bit. Are you in town long and are you spending most of your time around City or not?I usually have better things to do with my time than to argue the dubious merits of time-share accommodation with commission based sales staff…YMMV, however.
@dlf73: Yeah, don't get me wrong, I'm all for asking, and I've checked out their memberships, but I've also learned the hard way with Wyndham.
I've booked a few Wyndham hotel stays over the years through wotif/booking.com etc…same spiel every time unfortunately, I've learned to firmly but politely decline the hard sell, and give them disposable email/phone details. You'll thank me for those last two in particular! ;)
Find a holiday rental on Gumtree?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-short-term/melbourne-cbd-melbour…
There's some 2 bedroom apartments for $150 a night at South Yarra apparently.
Try Airbnb :)
Merged from Wyndham - Your Experience with The FIRST Stay
Am travelling with family to Melbourne during Jan , Australian Open days. And am looking at accomodation.
Came to know about Wyndham.
Any experiences of your first stay with them ??
Wont' really become a member but why not have this 'first' booking to save some $$ !!! Hotels are already so expensive !!