Just got back from a spur-of-the-moment trip to Scottsdale.
As always, used the PRICELINE link from this site.
Ended up with 2 rooms at the Hyatt Regency in Scottsdale @ $75 + taxes for each room.
Started bidding at $55 at $5 increments, adding additional zones.
Fantastic property - no mention of Priceline, beautiful rooms, great heated pool area (84-degrees), superb in every way.
Hotel rate per night - Hotwire hot Rate: $102.00
Nights: 1
Rooms: 1
Subtotal: $102.00
Tax recovery charges and fees: $20.97
Total price: $122.97
-Boutique Hotel
-Smoke Free Rooms
-Fitness Center
-Pool(s)
-Restaurant(s)
-Business Center
-High-speed Internet Access
Don't worry about the mini-fridge - I was there just last month and the rooms definitely have fridges (actually, 2 of them - 1 minibar fridge and one standard). No microwave though.
Just returned from this hotel, after a 3-night stay for the sole purpose of visiting Disneyland. I was very impressed with the property - common spaces were very clean, front desk and concierge were helpful, and the room was quite nice. Yes, you will be hit with a $12/night resort fee, but it does include the following:
1. Shuttle service to Disneyland
2. Self-parking
3. Wireless internet access
4. Hotel-branded bottles of water (put those in your backpack and avoid paying $3/each at Disney)
5. Pool/fitness center
The shuttle service is VERY reliable - they run every 30 minutes. The shuttle is shared with the Sheraton and the Hyatt, and they will commonly operate several of them at any given time (so, there is always room). The use of the shuttle alone makes up for the resort fee, since a cab ride will run you around $10. The pool was fairly standard, a bit on the small side, but nothing to complain about.
As pointed out by others, sign up for the frequent guest program when you check in - you will receive 2 breakfast buffet coupons ($12.95 value each), 1 beverage coupon, and 1 coffee coupon.
Overall I was very happy with the property and would gladly return again.
Used the PRICELINE link from here
Started bidding at $15 for a standard and was rejected
Upped price by $2/day and increased car selection to Full-Size
Can't believe how cheap this is, as compared to list price ($66/day)!
Crowne Plaza Resort Anaheim
Started bidding at $44, working up in $2 increments, finally hit at $54. Was offered a free-rebid for $15 more at $48 and $52 and passed on those.
Overall, very happy with the price - thanks for the site!
Just an FYI - in the area that you are looking, if bidding for a resort property, you will most likely get the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs, which is a nice property (if not a bit of a maze to get through).
That said, however, I note that you are trying to come in during Spring Training, so all bets are off. If you are looking to book a specific property, then by all means, do not do a "Name Your Own Price" on PRICELINE. If, however, you are willing to get a better deal without knowing the exact property until after purchase, then do the "Name Your Own Price".
Have stayed here before, so I was bidding specifically for this resort since the kiddo and wife love the heated pool (knowing that others have been getting this resort for the same time). Started bidding at $40, and slowly worked my way up to $55 by including non-resort areas when rebidding. Very happy, and price can't be beat!!!
My best guess, based on a search on Expedia, is The Signature at MGM Grand in a One Bedroom Suite. Here is what Expedia lists for that property:
4.5 stars
One king bed with pillowtop mattress, 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens, down comforter.
Sofa bed in separate living room.
Furnished balcony.
View of mountains and Las Vegas Strip.
Floors 2
This one disappeared after the Wynn showed back up at $125, so I booked that one . . .
5* Las Vegas (Center Strip) Wynn
$125 per night
2/5/09 - 2/7/09
Amenities:
Casino
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Restaurant(s)
Business Center
Golf Nearby
Tennis Nearby
Spa Services
Seeing a hotel that doesn't seem to match any of the previous descriptions for the following:
2/5/09-2/7/09
Las Vegas Central Strip
1 room
2 people
$155
If I increase to 3 ppl then I see what matches the Venetian . . .
closest that I can figure out for this one is the Trump, but missing the non-smoking and kitchenettes
This hotel features the following amenities:
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Restaurant(s)
Business Center
High-speed Internet Access
Golf Nearby
Spa Services
Note that Casino is not listed . . .
Thanks in advance!
5* Las Vegas (Strip South) Aria
in Priceline Hotels - Nevada
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That shouldn't be a problem at all - and using Priceline you can exclude the Trump now, as it has been moved into North Strip Condo. Looking on Hotwire for those dates I see a 5* North Strip for $87 per night that appears to be the Trump, so you'd want to avoid going that route. However, LastMinuteTravel has a City Room at the Cosmopolitan at $123 a night, including breakfast. For info on IDing hotels on LastMinuteTravel, see the post in the "Run of House" section of this site.