wanderfool Posted August 8, 2010 Report Posted August 8, 2010 Oct 1-3 or Oct 1-4Attending a wedding at the Bellagio on the 2nd, and I'm trying to book a hotel nearby. Ideally looking for a 5 star hotel at max $100. QUESTION 1: Can this be done, and if so how?Thus far I have bid between $75 and $129 (just to test it out) in both the Strip North and Strip Vicinity South areas. No luck. I read that if you take the hotwire rate and subtract 30%, that is realistic and do-able as a bid on priceline.However, even that doesn't seem to be working, as the $100 - 129 bids were declined. I have some time to bid, but need some help with a better strategy. QUESTION 2:Now that I have already gone to $129 and been declined, will priceline keep track of this history and only give me a 5 star if I'm close to that figure?QUESTION 3:Hotwire currently has 3 options for 5* hotels on the strip. Can you help me identify them?HOTEL 1 =5* Strip South Area Hotel on hotwire$169 + Resort fee $15 extra. Amenities:Smoke Free Rooms Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.Spa Services Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.HOTEL 2 =5-star hotel in Las Vegas Strip - NorthThis hotel features the following amenities:Resort Resorts offer a complete destination experience. Facilities generally include a spa or fitness center, one or more swimming pools, and superior dining options. Depending on location, recreational activities may include water sports, golf, tennis or skiing. Coastal resorts usually boast ocean views or beachfront access. Note: A resort fee may be charged.Suite A guestroom designed for an extended stay and/or that is more spacious than the average hotel room. Suites typically offer residential-style furnishings, as well as separate living and sleeping areas; some also offer kitchenettes.Casino Property offers a full-service casino accessible from the lobby.Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.High-speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.Golf Nearby Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies.Tennis Nearby Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies.Spa Services Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.HOTEL 3:5* Strip North Area Condo5-star hotel in Las Vegas Strip - NorthThis hotel features the following amenities:Spa Services Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.Resort Resorts offer a complete destination experience. Facilities generally include a spa or fitness center, one or more swimming pools, and superior dining options. Depending on location, recreational activities may include water sports, golf, tennis or skiing. Coastal resorts usually boast ocean views or beachfront access. Note: A resort fee may be charged.Studio Condominium offers a combined living and sleeping area, plus a kitchenette or complete kitchen.Smoke Free Rooms Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.High-speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.Kitchenette Accommodations include a stovetop or microwave oven, a sink and a mini-refrigerator.Condo Condos are typically larger than a hotel room. Most condos offer separate sleeping and living areas and a full kitchen or kitchenette.
AaronJB Posted August 8, 2010 Report Posted August 8, 2010 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)A few notes:The price variation between PRICELINE and HOTWIRE varies by date, city and other factors. 30% less is aggressive; it's generally less than that (and it would seem to me as if the difference - on average - has narrowed a tiny bit over the last year.) If you have bid $129 and that bid has not been accepted, you can bid $129 again. There is no way to know if inventory at that price point will appear between now and your trip, though.5* Strip South = likely Vdara5* Strip North = possibly Venetian or Palazzo5* Strip North Condo = likely Trump.I'm seeing the 5* Condo at $129. The Trump is the only 5* that has been reported to the board in the Strip North Vicinity-Condo area on PRICELINE. Would you be interested in trying for the Trump?Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted August 8, 2010 Report Posted August 8, 2010 To add to the above based upon information AaronJB provided, note that the Vdara has never been reported to the board via PRICELINE, and the Trump is not in either of the zones that you tried bidding up to $129, so you aren't really comparing apples-to-apples when trying to use the HOTWIRE prices to determine your PRICELINE bid.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
wanderfool Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Posted August 9, 2010 Thank you for your feedback so quickly. IMPRESSIVE!I'm not interested in the Trump. I've Heard too many bad things about it.I'm aiming for $100 max. That particular day, I bid up to $129 just to see if it would make a difference. I will not do that again, as I have lots of time and also a backup plan (staying with a friend).I'm specifically looking for a 5* to make it something special (and worth paying for a hotel).With that in mind, what's my best strategy: Keep bidding each day and see what comes?
AaronJB Posted August 10, 2010 Report Posted August 10, 2010 HOTWIRE's a good choice if you are looking for something in particular, as you can try to make an educated guess as to which hotels are showing. PRICELINE offers a cheaper rate, but one has to be more flexible as to which hotels they may get.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
wanderfool Posted September 26, 2010 Author Report Posted September 26, 2010 Got the Palazzo$130 a nightBetter than full price
thereuare Posted September 26, 2010 Report Posted September 26, 2010 Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing your results with the board.Can you please add a reply to this thread with the date(s) of the stay you decided upon so we can add this information to the topic title and enable your win to appear in the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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