bobby_726

Alright I decided to throw the dice for a 3.5 star on priceline. What would be a reasonable bid to try and win? After some deliberation with my wife, we decided we could extend our stay a couple extra days if we went with a cheaper hotel. I put in my last attempt for a 4 star on priceline at $129 Based on what I've seen $53 seems to be a reasonable number.

I may have incorrectly assumed that the 4 and 4.5 star option on priceline are both of the Universal Hotels. If I go with the Doubletree I'll probably just go through Hotwire or use Honors points (less likely as its 30k a night). Although undecided at this point my list is as follows - Priceline - Bid up to $150 for a 4/4.5 star in hopes I snag a Universal Hotel. Hotwire - Look at the DoubleTree Priceline - Go for a low ball bid on a 3.5 star in hopes of the Crowne Plazza (Still in my sights as some extra cash for the incredibly expensive Disney Dining would be nice) Also I was looking at the cheaper Universal Hotel which seems to get pretty good reviews. Its fairly cheap and onsite with early access. Either way I'll keep you posted if I win a 4/4.5 star hotel.

Just looking at all my options. I have Gold at Hilton, so the Double Tree seemed interesting. Also thus far I have not won a bid at Price.line for a 4+ star hotel (I'm at $119). The Crowne Plaza may be nice, but I decided I want to be within walking distance of the park (Some reviews I read did not speak favorably of the shuttle - probably due to not making shuttle reservations). That was the reason to check out the 3.5 star options. Also Universal has a new 3.5 star option at the park that gets great reviews as well.

Okay I have a couple more - 3.5 star $92 Free Parking, Resort, Pet friendly, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Self service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for the blind, Accessible for the deaf, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Handicapped parking, Roll-in shower 3.5 star $79 Free Internet, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Self service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for the blind, Accessible for the deaf, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Handicapped parking, Roll-in shower 3.5 star $69 Free Parking, Daily Housekeeping, Air-Conditioning, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, 24-hour Front Desk, Self service laundry, Internet access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services, Kitchenette

I think you are correct that it is the Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Lodge. It fits all the requirements.

As an update I am looking at bidding on a 4/4.5* on Priceline. I decided its worth the extra money to be on site (Based off what I've seem a 4/4.5* on Priceline is one of the Universal Hotels). I'll update when I complete my plans. Still looking at Hot.wire, but without any information on what the 110 dollar option is Ill probably just bid on Price.line.

I guess my next question would be whether HOTWIRE or Price.line are going to offer a better deal. I thought about bidding on a 4 star from Priceline since based on the information Ive seen I'd be bidding on a Universal Hotel. The 3.5 star seems a little riskier as I'd prefer the Crown Plaza over the alternative. Does anybody have any experience with the Crown Plaza, and if so would you recommend it for a Universal trip?

You were right that there was more information - I drive north hotel 4* 80% reccomended - I'm guessing this is the Crown Plaza - $79 Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Self service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for the blind, Accessible for the deaf, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Handicapped parking, Roll-in shower and this one is also 4* same zone 60% recommended Free Parking, Free Internet, Resort, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Internet access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services I took off the 5* option as I'm really looking to pay under 400 with tax for both nights. So I guess 200 per night is my limit with tax. Also to add to this - I'm also open to suggestions. This will be the first time to Universal Orlando, and I was looking for a place close by.

Hey guys, I'm trying to price out a fairly reasonable small portion of a larger trip. We already have the Disney part picked out, but we decided to take a couple days on the front of our vacation and check out Universal. I stumbled across this site after looking for some hotels on Hotwire and trying to figure out which hotels they are. Below are a list of the three. check in 01/28 check out: 01/30 I drive north hotel 4* 80% reccomended - I'm guessing this is the Crown Plaza - $79 Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Self service laundry Internet access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the hearing impared Accessible path of travel and this one is also 4* same zone 60% recomended (sounded like Royal Pacific Resort, but I don't think it is due to the free parking) $110 ** This is the one I'm just not sure on Free Parking Free Internet Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Fitness Center The 5 Star Hotel which I'm guessing is the Portofino Bay Hotel $272 Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Fitness Center Spa Service Children Activities Accessible for the blind