Priceline Hotel: Fort Lauderdale Help

[Roe2ship]

Hi, I am new to Priceline and in need of some help. I understand Priceline guarantees occupancy for only two people, we are a family of 5. Having said that, trying to target the Spinghill Suites. Is this the only two star airport zone? I have seen on other sites that LaQuinta is also in this category? Our date is May 20th, we are renting a car so looking for free parking too. Maximum we want to pay is 65.00. Any suggestions is greatly appeciated. Thank you.

[thereuare]

Are you sure that Priceline is the best option for you in this instance?

What will you do if you don't get a suite property? What if you are upgraded to a 3* (so not a hotel from the population you are considering) and/or get a room with only one bed?

[Roe2ship]

Yes I do believe Priceline will work in my situation. One of my questions was is LaQuinta also a 2 star airport zone? If not, well then it is only the Springhill Suites. From what I read the same example is bidding a 2.5 star in the downtown zone will most likely get you the Amerisuites. In any case, if I happen to get upgraded to a 3 star airport or downtown zone (which I thought happens on rare occasions) the majority of Priceline users have had two double beds 99% of the time. Please explain if I am missing something. Thanks.

[thereuare]

Is this the only two star airport zone?

From the top of every hotel list:

This list is NOT a complete list of all hotels that Priceline offers in this area, it is ONLY a compilation of hotels that have already been reported on this forum. Hotels are added/removed by Priceline all the time, and star ratings can change at ANY time. As well, the geographic boundaries of an area are subject to change, so it is always a good idea to look at the Priceline map before purchasing.  DO NOT USE THIS LIST to determine what areas to add when attempting to bid again within the 24 hour window (CLICK HERE for information on how to add cities in order to bid again).

In light of the above, you MAY get a hotel that is NOT on this list, or get a hotel on this list but at a star level you didn't expect (if the star rating has changed).

Upgrades occur frequently enough on Priceline that i would not classify it as a rare occurance.

I'm not sure now what areas you're considering. In the first post you only mention the airport zone, but now you're also mentioning downtown as a possibility? Please clarify.

...the majority of Priceline users have had two double beds 99% of the time

This isn't ture. Even if it were, somebody is the 1%, and it could be you.

My comments above were to point out that you're taking a risk booking one room for 5 people, if you choose to take that risk then you're free to do so, but based upon my experience with Priceline it's not a risk that i would recommend taking.