I am staying Dec 21 - Jan1 (11 nights). I have 3 options. Option 1 - I book the full time, no APH rates - goes to stay more save more. Option 2 - book as 2 seperate reservations, can do Dec 21 - Dec 27 at APH, and 27-1 at Seasonal Rate. Option 3 - again 2 seperate reservations - Dec 21-24 at APH and 24-1st at Stay more Save more rate.
Option 3 saves me $165. I called in and explained the dillema to the agent, and asked if there was ANY WAY to book all as one reservation with Dec 21-26th at the APH rate and the 27-1st at the SMSM (instead of seasonal) since I am staying 11 nights. She said there was nothing they could do, they can't manipulate the system.
I don't see how they couldn't adjust rates somehow...even if it's in the form of an overall discount of some sorts.
I think it all depends on the luck of the draw of what agent you get on the phone (she didn't seem very knowledgeable). Any suggestions? Anyone have any experience in calling in and getting them to wiggle on rates?