TL811 Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 I'm planning to go to Las Vegas for my birthday in August (around 8/7 or 8/8 to 8/12.) I'd love to get a room at the Venetian. When do you think is the best time to start bidding for a room on priceline? How much do you think I'm looking at for a 5 [week]day stay there? Thanks so much!
thereuare Posted March 4, 2005 Report Posted March 4, 2005 Rates are currently very expensive for these dates and i don't think that you're looking at anything that most would consider to be a 'bargain'.... what type of budget are you considering? (and we'll at least know if you're close based upon current rates) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
TL811 Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Posted March 4, 2005 Hi! The cheapest I actually found this far in advance is $177/night on weeknights (Sunday was more expensive.) Not a bad price for the Venetian, but I've been reading about people getting as low as $99/night within a month of their travel dates. Ideally, I'd like to spend no more than $150/night.
thereuare Posted March 4, 2005 Report Posted March 4, 2005 Well i'm currently seeing entirely different rates than i saw earlier... much more reasonable and realistic, but still not low enough to have success at $150.Where did you find the $177/nite rate? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
TL811 Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Posted March 4, 2005 It's currently on bookvegas.com for $177.92/weeknight. :)
thereuare Posted March 4, 2005 Report Posted March 4, 2005 Check HOTWIRE... i'm currently showing what is highly believed to be the Venetian for those dates at $203/nite. Purchase that and then apply for Hotwire's double the difference gurantee.Assuming all goes well....Hotwire: $203/niteVegas: $178Difference: $25Double the Difference: $50Cost: $203/nite - $50 DD guarantee = $153/niteIf you choose to do this please use our link at hte biegining of this post 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
TL811 Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Posted March 4, 2005 Thanks! I just did that and I'm waiting to hear back from Hotwire about my DTD request. I'll update when I find out!
TL811 Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Posted March 9, 2005 I followed the advice I was given here and ended up getting a room at the Venetian for about $106.33/night using DTD. Here's what happened:Purchased reservations from Hotwire for $277/night.Found reservations on BookVegas for $177.82/night and submitted a DTD request.Waited an agonizing weekend to hear back from Hotwire!Received an email this morning refunding me $792.That comes out to about $425 total, including taxes for our 4 night stay (Mon-Fri.)I checked back on hotwire for the same dates, and it seems they lowered the price to $119/night!Thanks!!! :)
thereuare Posted March 9, 2005 Report Posted March 9, 2005 EXCELLENT!!Glad to hear it all worked out well and as expected.... may your luck be just as good in Vegas!Enjoy your trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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