Priceline Hotel: 4* Ft Lauderdale (Beach) W Ft Lauderdale

[lbryant]

I'm trying to decipher the information here and am getting confused by the hotel list when it shows multiple amenity options. Can you help? We're looking for a FLL hotel in mid October. Hotwire shows the following:

Hollywood Beach: 4* description: bed choice, resort, boutique hotel, fitness ctr, pool(s), restaurant(s), wireless internet, golf nearby, tennis nearby, spa: $75/night.

Would you guess Crowne Plaza or Westin Diplomat? What do you base your guess on?

Ft Lauderdale Beach: 4* description: oceanfront, fitness ctr, pool(s), restaurant(s), business center, laundry, internet, spa: $109/night

Would you guess W Fort Lauderdale, Hyatt Pier 66 or Il Lugana?

Why is Hollywood Beach 4* so much less than Ft Lauderdale Beach 4*?

We'll be there 2 nights pre-cruise. Which area would you suggest to limit the # of taxi's needed to find shops, restaurants, beach, etc.

Last question: we'll need 2 rooms for 2 couples: do I list the Hotwire request as 2 room: 4 people (is it understood that 2 per room) or should I list 2 rooms 2 people (indicating 2 per room)?

Thank you -

[yellowdog]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Can you please post your dates for this stay.

Last question: we'll need 2 rooms for 2 couples: do I list the Hotwire request as 2 room: 4 people

Yes, you should search for 2 rooms/4 adults. Did you do this for your current search?

Why is Hollywood Beach 4* so much less than Ft Lauderdale Beach 4*?

Hollywood Beach is usually cheaper than Fort Lauderdale Beach.

We'll be there 2 nights pre-cruise. Which area would you suggest to limit the # of taxi's needed to find shops, restaurants, beach, etc.

The beach area in Fort Lauderdale is really nice and close to Las Olas etc. A taxi will run $15-$20 from the airport. And since you don't have a car would i suggest that you go with Fort Lauderdale or you'll be stuck at the hotel or with taxi's in Hollywood.

Let us know about your search and we'll look at the hotels.

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Yellowdog.

[thereuare]

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[lbryant]

Dates: Sun,10/17 - Tue 10/19

It sounds like you recommend Ft Lauderdale Beach location (over Hollywood Beach area) because we'll be able to walk to some locations instead of using a taxi, is that right?

Of the 4* hotels available in the Ft Lauderdale Beach area, there are 1-2 we would prefer. what is the best strategy for increasing our chances of getting one of these? (would prefer Marriot Ft Lauderdale Beach resort or W Ft Lauderdale over Il Lugano).

Thank you for your help.

[yellowdog]

lbryant

It sounds like you recommend Ft Lauderdale Beach location (over Hollywood Beach area) because we'll be able to walk to some locations instead of using a taxi, is that right?

Yes, since you don't have a car would Fort Lauderdale be much better for you.

Of the 4* hotels available in the Ft Lauderdale Beach area, there are 1-2 we would prefer. what is the best strategy for increasing our chances of getting one of these? (would prefer Marriot Ft Lauderdale Beach resort or W Ft Lauderdale over Il Lugano).

You can't bid on a specific hotel when using PRICELINE. You need to be willing to stay at any 4* in the zone you're bidding at. The best thing here is to go with HOTWIRE.

Let us know how we can help you further.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Yellowdog.

[lbryant]

Based on the amenities listed for Ft Lauderdale Beach 4* for 10/17-19, what is your best guess as to which hotel is being offered. Current price: $109/night

Amenities listed: Oceanfront, fitness center, pool(s), restaurant(s), business center. laundry, high speed internet, spa

Thank you

[thereuare]

The above is a match for the W Fort Lauderdale so that would be my best guess.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[lbryant]

Just scored the W Ft Lauderdale Hotel for Oct 17-19; 2 rooms for $89/night each. It took about 4 bids.

Thanks for the help, BetterBidding.

We used your PRICELINE link on the winning bid - Thanks

lbryant

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Outstanding deal for this newer W property!

Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay.