ElCid2002

Does anyone have any tips for catching shows in Vegas cheap? I know you can check in daily at the Tix4Tonight locations, but I was curious is any of you have any other avenues. Thanks!

So, I've read through the whole thread and I think I'm too much of a wuss to try to drop $20 on the front desk clerk with a wink and a smile. I do, however, like the idea of sending a fax ahead saying how it's a special trip etc. My question to the group (especially for anyone who's actually done this before) is after you state in the letter how it's a special occasion how do you get around to actually asking for the upgrade? I'm sure they already know what you're looking for, but is there smoother way to ask than "If there are any available upgrades I would really appreciate one to make this trip as special and memorable as possible. Thanks" Thoughts? Advice? Thanks everyone!

So, after all of this I saw how much luck everyone was having with the Palazzo so I thought I would give that a try before heading back to the 4* plan tomorrow. With only a small increase in my budget I could stay at a real 5*. I started with North Strip $165 figuring that I would go to $180 as my max. They accepted $165 for 3/15-3/18. Which means I probably could have gotten it slightly cheaper, but I'm still extremely happy with that price. My total including taxes/fees was $558.45 and on their website before taxes etc. that same stay is $827 + tax! That Monday is St. Patrick's. Thanks again to everybody and I booked through SavingsBarn.

The Westin is acceptable. I took what you said in your earlier reply, checked out the Westin further and decided it would be fine. To put it simply ANY 4* or 5* in Strip North, South or West is acceptable for under $150/nt (with the West being my last resort). Splitting my bid is not an option as I would rather pay more to be comfortable and not have to move. I think that answers everything, but if you have any other questions let me know. I will wait to hit Priceline again until I have a strategy from you guys. Thanks for your patience.

UPDATE So, I closed out the browser and started again, through SavingsBarn of course, and added Airport LAS upping the bid to $110. Not accepted. Added West of Strip (I wouldn't mind the Rio) and upped to $115. Still not accepted. Looks like I'll try again tomorrow with whatever advice you guys have. Thanks!

I accidentally posted this on the Hotwire side the first time. I'm taking my girlfriend to Vegas for the time in March. I was planning on trying to go 5* North Strip, but after looking at "thereuare"s advice I figure 4* North or South would be fine. My budget is 150/nt I tried Priceline today in the following way... 4* South Strip bid $75 They came back with $135.50 I had read about people on here splitting the difference so I added the North Strip and increased my bid to $105. Unfortunately, they didn't accept the bid. As I said I'm willing to spend $150/nt, but every dollar saved is a dollar we can spend on fun in Vegas and the trip isn't so soon that I need to get this done the first day. Any advice on where to go from here? Thanks again!!!

To be clear with the response to the previous topic: "Not really sure how to interpret this... would you prefer to be close to the convention center or on the strip? These are two (three actually) different zones on Priceline. What is your maximum budget per nite? Are you willing to pay more for a 4* hotel vs. a 3* hotel or are you looking for the least expensive 3* or better hotel for this stay? Which zone(s) are you willing to bid? (look at hour priceline defines the boudnaries of each zone)" I am looking at Priceline. My "max" budget is $150/nt. Ideally I would bid on Las Vegas Strip North. I'm afraid if I bid on South I will end up at the Westin. After looking at the map again I guess West of Strip 4* (Rio) would be a good second choice. Also, I am willing to pay more for a 5* then 4*. Depending on how much more the 5*'s are I may be willing to increase my "max" budget, but I don't want to spend much more. If you need anything else let me know and I'll try to come up with some answers. Thanks again for your help! I really appreciate it.

I'm new to Priceline and Hotwire and was referred to your site. It looks incredibly helpful! Thanks!!! I've been a couple times, but am bringing my girlfriend for the first time so I would like to stay somewhere nice and with a relatively center strip location. I would like to spend under $150/nt if possible. Lower is, of course, better. Recommendations?! Thanks again! NOTE: I accidentally posted this in the General Topics Forum also. Please delete as this is where it should be... I think... I'm new here.