Hi guys! I'm looking to stay in Miami 3 nights, from June 20 to June 23. I wanted to stay close to the beach, so I've been bidding in 2 zones, South Beach Collins Oceanfront and South Beach Ocean Drive. I saw in Hotwire that there was a 4 star hotel at $146 and then 4 1/2 at $222, so I started bidding from $150 (always using the link from the page) and I got up to $205 for the both areas. I tried 4, 4 1/2 and 5 stars. No luck. I thought since there was a 4 star hotel at $146 in Hotwire I would be able to score it with the prices I bet, but nada. The reason why I don't go ahead and buy the Hotwire offer is the fear that the hotel end up being The Pelican, and for the area and the amenities, it certainly looks like it (I will post a new thread in the Hotwire forum to confirm this ID). What would you recommend? should I try tomorrow again? In a week? Am I too close to the date? Do prices drop when you get closer to the date? Are prices this high because June is high season in Miami or something? What about the Miami Beach area? Are prices lower there? Is it as nice as South Beach area? Take into consideration that I won't be renting a car. Thanks for all your help in advance, is greatly appreciated!
