MichaelFisher - 24/01/2008 12:26
The Hoxton Lodge (www.hoxtonhotels.com) is running its regular £1 room sale today. Well, i waited patiently for the countdown timer to reach zero (at midday), and then clicked on the button for the £1 room. Surprise surprise the server was completly overloaded and i didn't get anywhere near the booking engine (despite having three browsers open). Why do companies offer these deals if their servers cannot cope with the demand - have they not heard of the Glastonbury fiasco?
VintageKrug - 26/01/2008 14:03
I have used this offer four times, and each time have been successful in getting a room, as have colleagues (my office used to be nearby). So the competition does work.
However, it is so now widely known about, and well publicised on the internet travel boards, that literally thousands of people will attempt to get rooms.
If you are trying for weekend rooms, competition will be more intense, so best to go for midweek stays, towards the end of the promotion period. Also best to have previously logged in to the system so they have your details ready.
Finally, use the non-flash site as this is more stable and gives you a better chance of getting access to the website during busy times.
It is, after all, a publicity promotion. Please do not look a gift horse in the mouth; while the OP may not have been lucky this time hundreds were, and it seems sour grapes to begrudge the Hoxton's generous offer, and suggest they shouldn't offer others this opportunity in future.
It is a great hotel, and highly recommended for low cost overnights near the City, without the low-cost feel. The free Pret brekky is delicious!
www.hoxtonhotels.com
LoungeLizzard - 11/04/2008 13:09
I just tried again and no luck! It's very frustrating but a brilliant marketing idea. I will keep trying though as I've heard it is a very hip hotel.
Venetia - 07/05/2008 16:39
Yes, I tried (and failed) to get in, too. I assume that gazillions of people around the world were trying to get in at the same time (this is the interweb we are talking about, Dr Evil...) But I'll take VintageKrug's wise advice in future. The hotel looks great; I may even buy a room in the normal way! And, no: don't look the Hoxton Whores in the mouth (a little wordplay with a musical theme for a hot Wednesday) xxx
