Bid $100 and got this property on my first try. Damn, I might have been able to get it for less. I've stayed here before and love the quiet and lovely grounds.
Bought this as a PRICELINE EXPRESS deal. Other 4* in Goodyear is the Renaisance and the Wigwam is a much superior property, so I didn't want to risk bidding. Great price for this hotel.
Started Out bidding $80 for 4.5* La Paloma Ventana. Added areas and lowered star level to 4*. Raised bid in $10 increments - first North Tucson and then other areas without 4* properties.
I've stayed at the Westward Look several times and it is a very nice property, well deserving of 4*.
Total cost for 4 nights including taxes and fees - $611
Compared to the Venetian or the Wynn the Trump is more of a 4 or 4.5 than a 5*. I tipped the front desk $20 upon arrival and got a high floor with a view of the strip. I would be leery of a lower floor because the property is quite near the train tracks and you could hear that lonesome whistle blow several times a day (and night). The shuttle to the Wynn and Ceasars is convenient, but it stops at midnight, so be prepared to spend for a taxi. Only one restaurant (plus pool side service). The pool is nice, but not spectacular. With no casino the property is quiet and no smoking at all inside the property - both a big plus as far as I'm concerned.
Bid $80 Strip North 5*. Added Strip South for $85, Then added airport at $90 and won. Last time I did this we got the Venetian for $90. It was great and that's what I was hoping for again. Never stayed at the Trump, but I'm hopeful!
Won on first bid at $80/night. Guess I should have started lower. I recall this used to be a resort level hotel. But there are now no resorts or 5* hotels for Tucson.
Started at $150. Added areas at $10 increments. This is the property I wanted, going to spring training. Same property was listed at $195 for a PRICELINE EXPRESS deal.
Started Bidding for La Paloma at $75. Added non-resort areas until I reached $100, which was my limit. Added Oro Valley, dropped my bid to $75 added another non-resort area and raised my bid to $80 and Bingo!
I'll be traveling May 8 through the 15th. I'd like to spend about $120/nt. I see the Marriott Brooklyn Bridge is the only 3.5 star in Brooklyn and I'd prefer not to go with a lower rated hotel.
Bid $75 for Ventana Cyn resort. Priceline came back and suggested adding $22 to win the bid. I re-bid at $85 adding Airport area. Bid was accepted at Loews. Never stayed there, but looking forward to it :)
Bid $75 for 4* Fin Dist. (hoping for the Hilton) Added SOMA, then USE and USW at same price. Added Fishermans Wharf at $80 then Civic Center at $85 and won the Hotel Palomar. Never stayed there.
The El Conquistador is a Resort. I 'won' this for March 3,4,5 '07 for $75/night. Hotel is terri9fc. Bit of a trip to the golf course which I thought to be overpriced at $135. There is a nine hole on the property $45. Restaurants are of mediocre quality, but pool and grounds are superb.