Priceline Hotel: 3* Ft Lauderdale (West-Plantation) Inverrary Vacation Resort

[mrsqueegy]

Was trying to get close to Ft. Lauderdale airport, but several bids not accepted. I think I bid Fll area 2.5* and 3*$25 then $30, then Fll and Miramar up to $35

Tried Ft. Lauderdale West 4* up to $50

Bid accepted for $40 on 1st try for 3* Ft. Lauderdale west at "Inverrary Vacation Resort"

(used PRICELINE link to bid)

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win!

Glad to hear of your success... looks like a nice rate for a 3* property in this area. Hopefully you're happy with the results.

Thank you for sharing your winning bid with the board and for using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.

[mrsqueegy]

I wanted to add as a note that this property charges a $15 resort fee. I was a bit unhappy with this because I was not bidding on a resort, nor did I want a resort. I complained to PRICELINE, but never even recieved a response. This was by no means a "vacation resort", only acceptable because my stay was to avoid a 2am drive accross Aligator Alley. ....Just wanted to forewarn anyone who wins this property.

[thereuare]

Many hotels, even those that are not resorts, have resorted (pun intended :) ) to charging "resort" fees. It's unfortunate, but many hotels are doing this as a way to 'show' a low rate for those comparing prices and then increasing revenue once the guest arrives.

My thought is that if it's a mandatory fee... it should be included in the hotel price. However, since this is the system the hotels have set-up, it's the one we have to play by, and when bidding on PRICELINE it is noted in the terms you agree to that you could potentially be charged additional fees (such as a resort fee) by the hotel.

Other than this added expense, hope you enjoyed your stay.