Emphy

Hi, I check hotwire rates every day ( especially for the 4 nights Februari 10 until 14 for 2 rooms, (thursday to monday) ( last 4 nights of my holliday.) I just noticed a 4* downtown hotel came up for 69$ a night . I supoose this is the Golden Nugget ? I also noticed that yesterday a lot of 4* hotels on the strip could be choosen and now ZERO!!! And the trump is now 139$ ( was 95) and 5* Strip North (with casino) is now 169$ (was over 200$) Seems a bit strange to me that Trump went up 40+$ and 5* casino went down 50$. I checked priceline also ( but no change's in what they offer) its identically almost 10 days. I tried yesterday just for fun to bid on a 5* hotel following the topics i saw. I started with 50 :o Of corse denied :) and i went up to 75 ( with adding zone's) I thought well who doesnt try doesnt win :) I also tried 4* hotel at strip North and south starting 40 and ending at 60$ . Off corse that was denied also :) But it was funny to bid :D I will keep trying to get a 5* for 60$ ( although i know this is almost impossible) Lol Take care and again this is a great helping board!

TY! I am indeed very happy with it, 1 has an open fire place and partial view on the GC. I am looking so much towards to go! I cant wait! First part of the holliday looks really nice.. so now i have to take care that the last 10 days also will be GREAT. But no matter what a Holliday to the USA will be special always! its been 5 years since i had a holliday!... Almost nothing can anymore spoil the fun we will have! And believe me, i have been traveling in North Africa and slept in places you wont believe :) They should have given me $ there instead of charching . :)

If you are there between januari 23 and 31 next year i will be happy to buy you a Pizza and a beer ore a Cola Light :) (ore 2 pizza's and 2 beers) :) ore even 3 ! take care!

Thank You! I have to disagree with you about the Tropicana beeing "tired" :) They have done a MAJOR renovation at the complete resort! The rooms are really nice now! The renovation is nearly complete , The Casino and the towers are done, They are now dooing work at the pool to have a "Nikki Beach" which will open in Spring 2011. I am pretty sure Tropicana will be 4* after all is ready. The reviews on Tripadvisor last months all are really great! What is also lovely is that a Nicole (manager for Tropicana) is commenting personally on almost all the reviews on Trip Advisor. ( in a very nice way also!) :) The Hidden picture's guest did take really show great spacious rooms with a 42 LCD TV and lovely beds and lovely decorated rooms. Maybe you should try also getting the Tropicana on the support page for this board Take Care many regards from the Netherlands Emphy

Hi Thereuare, This topic can be closed , i dont have to search anymore. I was able to book 2 historical cabins for 3 nights in the G Canon parc on phone. (januari 31 and Feb 1 and 2) It is Bright Angel Lodge & Cabins I really like it that we now will stay in the GC parc rather then beeing in Flagstaff, Williams ore Tusayan, I got the cabins for 111$ per night ( which seems a good deal to me!) maybe you can try to get them also on your support page for this board. :) Next search will be 2 ore 3 nights in Page ( Antelope Canyon and more) and i maybe need rooms for the last 3 nights in Vegas (if it is not the Tropicana again then) :) (i will make a separate post on that) Take Care! many regards from The Netherlands Europe. Emphy

Hi Thereuare I have cancelled my 2 rooms at the Flamingo. I got a wonderfull offer from the Tropicana! ( someone from work has family working there) same dates 8 nights 2 rooms 400$ (Total! for both ) that is some offer! dont you think! If i caused any inconveniance i am sorry. But i couldnt resist this offer. I even got a promise that if the Tropicana is not fully booked we might get 2 suite's!!! Thereuare i greatly appriciate all the work you do and helping me.. and I will make a donation after all preparation is ready. I now can find something nice in Tusayan and Page! last weekend ( Februari 10 to 14) probably also will be tropicana. Thanks a lot for all the help!

Ps i just looked at Priceline for the same dates and the only 3* coming up is the Grand Hotel ( but that says also Fitness centre) and it says located in Williams. (and the reviews on Tripadvisor are bad....)

Hi can you id this one on hotwire? 65$ a night Dates are 31 januari and 1 februari 2011. It says 3-star hotel in Grand Canyon South Rim Area - Tusayan This hotel features the following amenities: Complimentary Breakfast <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. High-speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. 85% of Hotwire reviews recommend 200+ total reviews

Off Corse! Here in europe we dont do much about it.. ( its not a very special day) I just looked again on PL and HW and the rates are pretty funny.. some 2 * hotels not even on the strip are over 140$ while the trump is at 101.. Seems Downtown Freemont rates still look pretty normal.. Might be an option to book pay when you stay rooms to be sure and then look further! Thanks Romelle!

Thank you for the answers! One thing, we fly back monday februari 14th I noticed that for that weekend both on HW as on Priceline the cost almost is twice as high.. Stratosphere 75, Flamingo 88 is that a special weekend? I would like to book the last 2 ore 3 nights also in Vegas, maybe i should wait and prices will drop again ? No idea. Of corse it can also be nice to have a 4 ore even 5 star hotel the last 2 nights so i might try to do bidding for that. About the Grand Canyon area i am still looking. I will probably try to get 2 rooms in Tusayan ore Williams for 2 days. (Still reading reviews) If you arrive late and leave early it doenst matter that much how the hotel is ( as long as it is clean and safe and not noisy) But staying more as one night is different i think, then i would like to have a nice hotel room. I also searched for cottage's and cabins but thoose are far to expensive. Tried to find a condo with 2 bedrooms but cant find one. Ill keep you updated! Probably from the C Canyon we will drive to Monument Valley, and from there on ore in the direction Montery for Highway 1 coastal ore to Page ? were antelope canyon is situated.. Still dooing preparations and a lot of searching. Many regards from the netherlands.

TY Thereuare we sure wil! before i create a new topic for flagstaf i am still looking and thinking what to do.. It depends also on the weather conditions a LOT.. The plan is after leaving Vegas to drive to the Grand Canyon, so i am looking at Hotwire and Priceline deals for the area. Not sure yet if we do 1 ore 2 nights ( 1 room ore 2) is undecided. As visiting the GC is only one ore maybe twice in a lifetime we wont save on money, better a good nice BIG room very close ore in the GC then trying to go the cheapest way. I read a lot of reviews on tripadvisor and some scared me .......( espacially in Flagstaff) So i am looking at Williams and Tusayan now. I rented a car on a dutch (netherlands) site. it was 379 euro ( all in) inclusive also all insurance. Its a car from Alamo ( economy) Pick up wednesday februari 2 at 10.00 drop off februari 14 at 09.00 I can cancel without a penalty. I dont think i can get it cheaper at PL ore HW.. ( i can but european Credit cards dont cover insurance. Ill keep you updated and of corse if i search ore book i will use the support page links on Betterbidding. Have a nice day! and again thanks for all the help! Edit: just was in my mind... Supoose the weather conditions are really bad and it is almost impossible to get to the area will Priceline refund my booking ? ( Grand Canyon area) ?

Now i can go on for Flafstaff/sedona after checking out. Do i need to create a new topic ? ore do i stay in this one? Many regards.

Took me some time :) as it is only USA and ppl from abroad get a really hard time to understand and read all the information.. Especially if filling in the request its hard to do from over here... (adres city code and more) BUT finally! i succeeded! ( used 14vegas link from your board. I have gotten this-> Number of Rooms: 2 Room Type: Deluxe - 20% Off Check-In: Sunday, January 23 '11 Check-Out: Monday, January 31 '11 Number of Nights: 8 ROOM ONE Bedding Preference: 1 King Smoking Preference: Smoking Number of Persons: 1 ROOM TWO Bedding Preference: 1 King Smoking Preference: Smoking Number of Persons: 1 Room Rate 01/23 - 01/28: $37.00 Room Rate 01/28 - 01/30: $73.00 Room Rate 01/30 - 01/31: $49.00 Subtotal Per Room: $380.00 x2 Rooms: $760.00 Taxes/Fees Per Night: $11.33 TOTAL COST: $850.60

Hi Thereuare, i tried the link you gave me but i see 47$ now Priceline gives 45 and Flamingo direct gives 47 also. I dont know to much about if the hotels on checking at the lobby do see a difference between Priceline customers and the one's direct booking to the hotel.. You are the expert :) Its fun looking to try to save a few dollars! I tried a 5 star hotel starting at 50 ( You never know!) Ive seen this post were someone got The Venetian for 44:) It Might happen to me also. I also still wonder : if i book Flamingo for 46 a with fully options to cancel i can play a more on bidding for a 5 ore 4 * .. its like a fruit machine 777 :) I will keep you updated! Thanks a lot again Your help and answers are highly appreciated!

Hello again thereuare :) Thanks again for the answer. Our shedule now is steady and it will stay that way!! we are gooing on Sunday januari 23 from Amsterdam to Las Vegas, Return to Amsterdam at februari 14. As you said indeed i agree the flamingo is a much better choice as the Stratosphere. So we will arrive at LV at 14.30 am januari 23. I want to book 2 standard rooms at the Flamingo from arrival to monday januari 31. total = 8 nights. ( will the 20 ore 50$ trick work?)?? :) I just checked again on priceline for 2 rooms and the Flamingo now has 45$ per room . I am a bit amazed also because if i book directly from the booking site on the Hotel it gives a promotion code. https://www.harrahs.com/MakeReservation.do?...Homepage_708x66 If i book from directly it is only a very few dollars more then dooing it due Priceline. (22 dollars) In some way ( i dont know if i am correct)? I think i have a better chance for an upgrade if i book directly to harrahs then doooing it on priceline. Any idea? I looked at your support page but unfortunately Flamingo is not on it(: I havent booked yet but do you have a better idea?For me about Vegas Hotels? as i currently have in mind? 2 rooms check in : Sunday januari 23, Check out Monday januari 31. Thanks again for your time ! You have build a really GREAT board in time with loads of pearls/jewels /diamonds of information. ! I love it also that this board is not overloaded with pop ups and adds! its a Fantastic thing you run ! PS you helped me a lot in 2006 , i again apologize i never gave any feedback. PS 2 from januari 31 to februari 3 ore 4 ( 4 nights in Flagstaff) Should i open a new topic in Arizona travel ore keep it here central in this topic. Many greetings from The Netherlands! and IF IF thereuare IF you ever will visit my country i would be honoured and glad to be you'r host. PS ( i first did not even dare to mention it :) I love to see beautifull woman , and i hope the chance off seeing thoose are bigger at the Flamingo as in the Stratosphere, although they have the Vampire Bite show there :o :D Take care!

Thank you for the answer! We might change plans.. I dont know if this is the right forum? Maybe i should continue on tripadvisor for more questions about area and plans. We will fly with the dutch KLM a ticket is 546 euro and it doesnt matter when you fly price is always the same. So we also are thinking leaving sunday januari 24 and gooing back februari 14. It would be nice to spent some days and a weekend in the centre of the strip so i searched on Priceline and Hotwire for thoose days. (edit arrival januari 24 checkout monday januar 31) Priceline now gives 30$ Per Room for the Stratosphere But also The Flamingo for is there for 46$ ( per room). ( a Go room will be 80) We are both single guys and are friends for almost 40 years and we have been on hollidays allover Europe many times. We dont give to much about a 5* luxe room, But we do like a clean room were we can have a good nightsleep, and as i said we really have to get 2 rooms. ( ore a Condo with 2 bedrooms ?) What do you ppl think : we can leave on sunday, have a quiet week in Vegas ( if that is possible) :) with a weekend. Then drive to Flagstaf monday januari 31, stay in that area 4 due 5 nights and do all the main atractions such as G Canyon, Monument Valley etc etc. Then return to Vegas. The advantage of the Flamingo is that it is right in the perfect location! and doenst do a resort fee ( Stratosphere has 7.50$ ) Also if we take the Flamingo we dont need a car the first week ( again saves money) :) I forgot to tell in 2006 i was in The Stardust Hotel ( checked in directly at the lobby for 49 $ then) I liked the Stardust a LOT! Do you think thoose prices on Flamingo ore stratosphere can be beaten with name you'r own price ? I loved the challence then in 2006 bidding for a New York Room :o Sorry again for the long story , But i hope you will understand what i mean. Emphy

Hi, My name in Harry (from The Netherlands Europe) and its been 4 years since i was here. A special hello to Thereyouare! I Hope all is OK with you and you'r family. I am gooing with a friend to Las Vegas on januari 20 2011 to februari 10 (depends on the flight) so 20 nights. Since my friend is very poor i am paying for him, But there is really no option to stay in 1 room as he snore's terrible :o so i am gooing to book 2 rooms. I was in Vegas in 2006 and planned to stay 3 nights but they became 14 Nights :) and i gambled away 30 $ :) I saw an offer on Priceline for the stratosphere hotel for 35 $ so total 1400 for 2 rooms for 20 nights. Do you think that by bidding i can beat this ? I know the area were Stratosphere is located and that is not a problem. I am also gooing to pick up a rental car at arrival at the airport. I called the Hotel and they told me a daily fee of 7,50$ per room per day will be charched. We will be dooing a LOT of driving and want to drive to San Francisco, zion, G Canyon, Moument valley Antelope Canyon etc etc. ( I know its FAR!) but we have plenty off time. I saw a package offer on Hotwire for Hotel and Car 1200 per person but that is pretty much compared to Priceline. I also checked the date's on the Hotel directly and they are average about 50 $ Does anyone think the 20$ ore 50$ trick will have a chance? since we are staying 20 nights. I also looked at The Flamingo Hotel, which will be about 50$ a night. Why the Stratosphere? as i said we have a car, there is a lot to do in the Hotel, parking the car will give no problems. there is unlimited Tower acces. and we basically use to room to sleep, While on the way we can always look for a room ( especially in SF ore Monument valley area ( ore flagstaf ) but we dont want to plan each day. We will decide from day to day what we are gooing to do. Since we are staying that long i also consider an upgrade for 1 suite and 1 bedroom if i book it now it will be about 98 for the suite and 35 a night for the room. But we can always try to get an upgrade on arrival. Anyone any idea;s ? what would be an average price for a car (economy) for 20 days? i gues about 400$. Thank you for you'r attention. I must sleep now its 04.34 in the night here. Harry Sorry for my english :) PS if i am gooing to book i will use the PRICELINE ore HOTWIRE links from this board.

Hold on i try this ..... februari 5th to 11th.. illl try this betting.

I am Sorry i should be more specific. I arrive on februari the 5th at 21.35 at Honolulu airport. Friends will pick me up. Together with thoose friends we will take ( already booked) the high speed ferry with them and there car to Maui on februari 11th very early morning 06.35 in the morning. we leave there at the 14th so i need 2 rooms at Maui from 11th until 14th. From there on anything is possible. So basically i need a room from feb 5th until feb 11th at Waikiki and 2 rooms from 11-14 at Maui. i dont have to be in a 4 star place but i would like to be in a touristic area espacially in the evening. Sofar i found rate's on both Hotwire and Priceline starting at 95 ending up sky high. I am willing to place a bet on priceline starting from 0 uptil 140. any advice from anyone here will be very welcome. Thank You.

Hi There, In the first place sorry for having been not on this site for a back report after march 2006. ( To much happenend) I was helped ***** stars here on this forum then on my trip to the USA. (which was wonderfull) I booked a flight from Amsterdam februari 5th until februari 25 to Honolulu. from the 5th to the 11th i seek a good place to stay, From 11th to 14 th on Maui and then from 14 to 21 to the Big Island ( and a rental car ). I dont care to much about luxuary all i seek is a nice room ore place close to evening/night life witch is payable and clean. Did some searching already on the internet. All advice is welcome ( also on Cottage's ore cabins). Thank You.

The Affinia was my preference! I called them several times but they stayed on 289$ on the phone. I think you have a good deal on travelzoo! When i was searching on my date's the affinia was still 269$ on travelzoo! If i was you i would keep it! Take Care!

Hi Newbie. (and others) That is exactly what i did also checking daily 2 time's on hotwire. mostly for my date the 4* price was above $200. then allover sudden i saw a 131$ offeron Hotwire. I posted the Hotel amenities here and ThereUare told me most possible it was the Barclay. Then i checkedout the Barclay on Tripadvisor and decided that would be OK for me to stay. Then i went to priceline first clicked $5 for annulation. then bidded $100, got the message bid 22 more and we have a hotel. so i bidded 22 more and got the 4*Barclay. (This is MAYBE! important) I also got an offer on priceline to EXTEND my stay for the same price several days! I checked my date's yesterday and the price went up to 169 i just checked again and the price went up to 190! I dont know why that is ? But i sure am glad i checked Hotwire twice a day and saw the 131 offer! the 190 that shows up for me today is not the barclay i think because the amenities are different. restaurant,fitness,spa,business centre. (date's march 31-april 3). Take Care.

Hi There, More Good news! :o I have a prepaid cell phone on a T-Mobile card in The Netherlands. I called T-Mobile today and wow! they offered me a free cellphone (Nokia) including an adaptor for using it in the USA :) Only thing i have to buy from them is an US simcard $19.95 giving me 240 minute's call space! This is realy nice! one promise i had to make to the helpdesk is calling them from NYCity to test the phone (on a free nr)! and the lady from the dutch T-Mobile office wanted me to take her with me :) Take care! Thanks again for thinking with me! and maybe the things i have arranged on carrentel, 4* Hotel booking and more posted on this forum can help ore give idea's to other travelors also. I will sure stay on this forum! :)

Pirate, (and thereuare!) I also checked on hertz.co.uk Pick up car Orange County USA (John Wayne Airport) april 5 17.00-return april 23 17.00. I dont know the class but the price's on all are showed! For a Midzise? (Toyota Corolla chevrolet classic) option 3 its 304,29 British pounds: Included --> Copy and paste The rate quoted, includes airport concession fee recovery, loss damage waiver, tax, liability insurance supplement, vehicle licensing fee:, transaction fee thats about 528 $. I havent found a single company that was cheaper! (this option is with prepaid on credit card) pay at the company after arrivel is several 100$ 's of dollars more! the cancel procedure also is very OK. I used a discount option Affiliation code that Herz gave me on the phone! I got 3 from them. 1 for AAA (automobile club associated) one for Credit Card and 1 special. al give 10% discount on booking! But only one works :D perfectly logical. So i am pretty sure i am gooing to book the car with Herz! Thanks for all advice and thinking with me :) I wonder why Herz who is considered very OK is now getting rate's far much better as i found on Avis, Alamo, rentawreck, Budget and Dollar rent. checked them all but no-one is even close to the Herz offered price! I had a Herz rental car 10 weeks in Australia in 2003. (stupid i left all the coupons in australia) :) anyway its so good to be on this forum because it is realy saving BIG money :) Sorry Thereuare that you dont have a link on Hertz...otherwise i would have booked it using links you have. Good news on the cellphone also ! (another topic). Take Care! Pirate if you want my email adres message me private :o

Hi Pirate and others. Very short message will reply longer and decent later! its 07.10 here now have to go and vote and then work :) Loved your message pirate! especially driving the automatic and not put it in drive :o best deal i found sofar is using Hertz.nl (the dutch site) works also for Hertz.de (germany) and hertz.be Belgium! I phoned Avis and Hertz here in the netherlands. Hertz gave me on the phone 2 discount code's which i can use for reserving a car on the internetsite here in the netherlands! :) very nice! The result is 18 days intermediate car pick up at Orange county april 5 -april 23 for $518 dollars INCLUSIVE all taxes all insurance!!!LDW CDW. I personally think this is a great deal! What do you readers think? Ill come back later! its voting day her for the city councils, and i have to rush now to go to work! Thanks so far for the help! and Pirate :) i loved you'r reply :D