Chancellor Hotel

We are looking to stay at the Chancellor Hotel next January 12th -15th. I have booked our flights through Expedia and have been looking to book the hotel with them as well. Reading through this forum I understand that its best to ask for a room thats on the upper floors, however i%26#39;ve also read (I%26#39;ve done a lot of reading)! that the reason they are able to offer such good prices is that in some cases the rooms are on the lower floors. Is this true and if so where is the best place to try that I guarantee rooms on the higher floors.

I know its probably best to book direct with the hotel its self but I am trying to keep the price down as we are on holiday for nearly 4 weeks, travelling around the USA.

Any comments please.

Dee

Chancellor Hotel

That is not true. At the Chancellor Hotel, if someone makes a request, regardless of the rate they are paying, we try to honor it. A very small number of guests actually make a special request for room location. In the cases where no request is made, it is just random room assignments based on availability.

Not all hotels operate like that. Some will assign the less popular rooms to the guests paying the lower rates. The guests paying higher rates get better rooms.

Both systems have reasons that make sense in my opinion.

Chancellor Hotel

Most hotels will not promise anything until you actually check in. If you book through Expedia, contact the hotel directly as soon as your reservation through Expedia is confirmed. Let them know your specific requests. Then contact the hotel again closer to your travel date and get everything confirmed.

My other advice is to contact the hotel directly and see what rates they can offer you and compare it with Expedia as well. Sometimes the hotel may be able to beat or match the travel site, or they may not. Either way, doing your research will pay off in the long run.

I have done both --booked through hotels and I use Expedia on ocassion and I have been very happy with both.

**Note, this advice is coming from a person who is really anal retentive when it comes to travel plans and confirming things several times!**

Thankyou Wes and Saks for your replies. Wes, if you are around on the 12th-15th January we shall be seeing you then.

Dee

We requested a room on a higher floor and had no problems getting it on the 11th floor . We had a room with a view of Union Square . It was at the side of the building . We booked directly with the hotel and when Expedia had it at a lower rate than I received I called and The Chancellor matched it . No questions asked . Great value and service in my opinion .

Can the hotel accomodate a party of 3 adults in one room?

Hearing such wonderful things about this hotel combined with it%26#39;s location makes me really want to stay there for a brief weekend trip scheduled for this Fall. And, it%26#39;s next to the restaurant we always hit upon arriving for those great thin pancackes!!!

Thanks.

I am sure they can accomodate you with a cot upon request .BTW the rooms are on the small side .

The Chancellor%26#39;s rooms have either 1 queen or 2 twin beds. A third person can be accomodated by a rollaway bed, however, the rooms are small and there will not be a lot of room with the cot in there. If you are okay with that, the hotel will not have a problem working with you on it. If extra room is a priority for you however, you should probably look into a different hotel.

We are staying at the Chancellor for a week in July and after looking online, called the hotel directly. Very pleased with our rate...we are staying in a suite there since we are staying a week and I tend to overpack and shop when vacationing! We can%26#39;t wait for our trip.

I am sure you will love the Chancellor Hotel, we stayed there for 6 days mid April and loved it, not only for value but location is outstanding! I spoke directly to the GM, Wes Tyler and he handled our requests and then some. Not only did we have a view, but the large closet/safe and tub with a rubber ducky as well~Superb! You have the cable car line right outside your door and you can walk to Chinatown in 15 mins, have the charge card ready as walking thru Macy%26#39;s and the other stores you are sure to find something! If you get the growlies late at night hit Lorie%26#39;s Diner for a burger and the best milkshake I have had it years! Enjoy your trip!

Thanks everyone for answering my query.

I can%26#39;t wait, I know its ages away and we are only staying a few days but we have never been to San Francisco before. I have to admit we weren%26#39;t even to going to stay but just fly in then go straight to Las Vegas. ButI found it was cheaper flying in from London to San Francisco then onto Las Vegas, rather then a direct flight to LV from London. Then I thought we might as well stay a night and see what SF is like. Then after reading this forum, one night turned into two which has now turned into three!

Dee