Lynn Thomas

I bid $90 on Priceline tonight, 3 star, San Juan and was awarded the Normandie hotel for one night in Nov. I am very pleased with the hotel, but I did read that the hotel will be closed for renovations Oct-Dec. I contacted the hotel directly and they indicated they will be closed but the timing is not finalized yet, but they were pretty sure Nov would be closed. I have an email into Priceline to see if they are aware.

Looking to book 2 rooms for 1 night - Nov 16th. Current offer on hotwire is $113. Description is: Near Beach Restaurant Laundyr Facilities Pool(s) Business Center Does this sound like the Normandie? Also, I have a question on the location as far as how big San Juan is considered. On priceline there were about 6 areas (San Juan, Dorado, Cabo Rojo etc..). On hotwire I see A (San Juan), B(Rio Grande) and C(Dorado). I guess I am trying to figure out how many areas A (San Juan) covers?? In looking at the map it appears it could be very far away from San Juan itself, is that correct? Thanks.

I bid a 3 star in San Juan and was awarded the San Juan Beach hotel a week or so ago. However, in the past day or so I found some disturbing reviews and pictures from a recent traveler. I brought those to Priceline's attention, long story, but Priceline has indicated that this hotel has been downgraded to a 2.5 star. They gave me a refund. What I really wanted was another hotel in the 3 star category, but they told me that was not possible. At this point, don't want to fight about it. I took my refund and will not start again to book a hotel for Nov. Just wanted you to be aware for your hotel list.

Well, I figured out the re-bidding and the different categories for each zone. I first tried for the resort level, bidding up to $90, all were rejcted. I then tried 3 star and after rebidding for $85 it was accepted! I got the San Juan Beach Hotel, I have read some bad reviews so I can't say that I was hoping for this hotel, but I am very satisfied. Can't beat the price and will only be there one night before our cruise. We are going with some friends (we got 2 rooms) so I am sure we will have a blast. Thank you so much for your help!!!!

Well I thought I figured out how to check which zones had which star rated hotels, but I am not sure now. When I enter Priceline to pay at the set price (not name my own price) , it gives a grid that shows the different zones and what star rating they have. which is how I came up with the list above. However, after reading more threads on this site I see that you are supposed to enter priceline and then select each zone oine by one. Honestly not sure how to do that. when I enter priceline via savingsbarn.com, and then select my city, dates, the next page where I select my zone, star level is where i name my price. How exactly do I enter priceline to see the highest rated hotel in each zone?? I think I understand how re-bidding works and I want to try, just having trouble figurring out what my rebid zones are. Thanks!

When you purchased on hotwire did it show casino as a ammenity? I checked hotwire several times yesterday for a 3 star and never saw casino show up, so I was guessing it was not the San Juan Sheraton.

there are 5 zones for San Juan 1) Rio Grande-Humacao 2) San Juan 3) Dorado - no Resort 4) Mayaguez-Isabela - no resort, no 3 or 4 star 5) Ponce -Guanica So if I am bidding for a resort level, I can rebid adding Dorado and Mayaguez If I am bidding for a 3 star I can rebid adding Mayaguez Was going to try $90 for resort and $80 for a 3 star tonight.

Well, I read more about the re-bidding and checked the area map for Puerto Rico. I am looking for either a resort or 3 star. I was checking the San Juan zone. I see that for the other zones, Mayaguaz-Isabala does NOT have a resort or 3 star. But I guess I am not sure what that does for me. I bid tonight $85 for a resort, was rejected. Then bid $75 for 3 star, also rejected, in the San Juan zone. By adding in the additional zone, I guess I could now bid $90 for a resort or $80 for 3 star as opposed to waiting until tomorrw, is that correct? Also, do you know have any idea for a bid that may be accepted during this timeframe in San Juan. Is $80 realistic for a resort level? Thanks again, really do appreicate this forum and have learned a bunch.

Thank you, I would be interested in learning more. I did read the threads which explain it, I guess my concern that i mentioned before is not looking correctly and re-biding on a zone which has a resort or 3 star and being placed far away from where I want to be....

No, I was afraid of selecting another zone thinking there was not a hotel in my category and being wrong and being stuck somewhere I did not want to be......I really want to be close to old san juan... I have been waiting the 24 hours and just incremeting each night $5.. I will try this for a week or so.

I used the SavingsBarn link for Pricelne and bid $80 for Resort and $70 for 3star, both were rejected.

I bid $75 for Resort and then $65 for 3 Star. Both were rejected. One night, Nov 17, 2007. Will wait the 24 hours and then up each by $5.

I am leaning towards HotWire, 3.5 star currently $112, 3 star currently $ 146. I seem more comfortable with the possible choice of hotels on hotwire vs priceline. Still going to wait a bit though, hoping the price comes down slightly. That may be a mistake..... Thanks for all of your help. Will definitely post on the appropriate forum once I make a purchase.

The description for Hotwire 3.5* is: Near Beach Restaurants Laundry Facilities Pool(s) Business Center Price is $112 for my date. What is interesting is the 3* is $176? Seems like the 3.5* would be more.

Well, good question. I suppose if I got it for $70 yes. Although I have read some reviews that were quite bad. After I found the list of hotels for priceline and hotwire, I am thinking maybe hotwire may be a bit better. Price may be a bit more, I can get 3.5 star for $112. But looks like the list of hotels you could possibly get may be nicer...... I am obvioulsy still confused.........

Sorry, I just posted this message and then promptly found the list of hotels..........What an idiot! So, does $70 still seem reasonable for a priceline bid for 11/16/07 for 3 star? Thanks again......really want to try Priceline!

I have never used Priceline before but have been reading this site and am tempted to try. I am looking for 2 hotel rooms pre-cruise in San Juan for 1 night (Nov 16th, 1007). I was going to bid $70 for 3-star but am concerned since I read that the San Juan Beach Hotel was in that cateogry. I cannot seem to find the list of 'potential' hotels for each category on this site. Could someone point me to that. Also, does $70 seem realistic for that timeframe? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide me. I very much want to try Priceline, but my husband is a bit cautious........