iluvdisney Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi, I have a question about bidding on a hotel . We are going by train and we will just about have to have a shuttle that will take us to the Disney parks. Does anyone know what hotels are showing up most often arounf these dates. I risked it las year and got the Hilton in WDW for $60 which was awesome but I really need to get something for less this year and it doesn't matter what as long as its at least a 2 or 2.5 star although a 3 star would be great. Any advice is welcome!!!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Welcome to BetterBidding!What is your budget? Do you have a plan if the hotel you receive doesn't provide a shuttle to the parks? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
iluvdisney Posted January 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 I would really like to get something for $30-35 a night. I don't really have a plan if the hotel has no shuttle. Any suggestions welcome!! I checked hotwire and what I believe to be the Govesnor showed up at $55. That would be perfect but, I just really really need to get something for less. Link to comment
LoneStar Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 I got the 2.5 star Holiday Inn Nikki Bird for $35 for earlier in February. It does have Disney shuttle service. That said, Disney area hotel shuttles (especially for off-site properties) are notoriously inconvenient. I got a car on priceline for $12/day. If you're able to drive, I think you could take your chances bidding on priceline for a hotel and then renting a car if you don't like the shuttle arrangements (or the hotel doesn't have one). I think the cost of a car in the context of Disney vacation is almost trivial. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 I had asked about your plans if the hotel does not have a shuttle as it is something you need to be prepared for.At the 3* level you have 6 re-bid zones, at the 2.5* level you have 5 re-bid zones, at the 2* level you have 1 re-bid zone. If you''re not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.If you're ready to bid, I would begin as follows...Select 3* WDW...Bid $25, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $27, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $29, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $31, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $33, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $34, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $35, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 2.5* WDW...Bid $25, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $27, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $29, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $31, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $33, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $35, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 2* WDW...Bid $24, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $28.Any questions regarding the above feel free to ask.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
iluvdisney Posted January 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Thanks so much for the replies. I will be trying the suggested bidding pattern. Concerning a rental car, I have never got one from priceline and actually have never gotten one on vacation(we usually drive our own car or use the shuttle) at all. If I get one can anyone tell me where I have to go to get the car if I am coming in on Amtrak. I have read that the car rental company will cover your taxi ride to them but is that still true when getting it on priceline? Any rental car advice is welcome!! Also if I don't get a rental car would it be a better strategy to use hotwire as there you can often identify the hotel? I will be trying to get my room starting Feb.1 as that is when I will have the money. I will keep you updated. Any more advice, suggestions welcome! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 It doesn't sound as if your bidding is dependent upon a rental car, so why don't you first try the bidding and see if you have succes, and if so what hotel you receive, for if it has a shuttle i imagine you won't likley be wanting to rent a car (to save the expense). Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
LoneStar Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Travel costs are generally cheaper when you don't do anything unusual. Taking Amtrak -- especially outside the Northeast corridor -- is pretty unusual! So the car rental companies may not be geared up for it. That said, I suspect (hope?) that Amtrak itself could furnish you with info regarding which agencies assist their pax with either an in-station counter or a free ride to their rental station. Once you find out who will serve your needs, you can comparison price shop. My guess is you'll pay more than if you were arriving at the airport (where 90% of people rent cars), but not too much more because it's the competitive Orlando travel market. Link to comment
iluvdisney Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I was hoping someone could help me to identify this hotel as I did not see it on the list. It is in the Universal seaworld area. It is a 2.5* at $46. The amenities are as follows: suite, complimentary breakfast, pool, fitness center, kitchenette, business center and Laundry. Does anyone know what this one is? If so has anyone ever stayed there? Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 What happened with the bidding above? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
iluvdisney Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I am still just browsing. I am really a last minute person!lol! I am now considering driving in. Any idea on this hotel? Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 So post here last minute :)It's not really fair to us, nor the other members of the board who are waiting for help, to look for and research hotels for you when you're not ready to purchase. The above hotel, which is above your previously stated limit, may not even be offered on Hotwire by the time you are ready to make your purchase. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
iluvdisney Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I apologize. I thought that was why the board was here. Link to comment
nick5 Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Oh just understand, that there a many here to help. BUT when you ask for advice yet yet are unsure of what you are doing. State that up front as it will help those that do respond to act accordingly. CherylWhatever route you end up going, wishing you the best and safe travel. Link to comment
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