Priceline Hotel: 4* Ft. Lauderdale (Downtown) Renaissance

[kpalle]

Thanks to this forum for all the great information. There's a lot of information, but as a newbie, I had no problem figuring it all out! :)

I just had my first priceline experience--no problems. Being a Canadian resident, I followed the suggestions in the Canada specific post for what to do with your address, and found that my RBC USD Visa had no problems working. I can avoid the currency charges this way too!

I wanted a 4 star hotel for a 1 night visit to Fort Lauderdale on 14 April 2005. Having determined what hotels were in each zone, I elected to choose the Downtown zone. I noted that many areas were free re-bids as I was going for a 4 star, so I intentionally bid low.

I started at $50, downtown zone, and the bid was rejected. I was offered the chance to increase my bid by $14, which I declined.

I then added the Coral Gables free rebid, and increased my bid to $53. Bid was rejected.

I then added the Airport free rebid, and increased my bid to $57. Bid was accepted.

Total price, including taxes and fees is US$71, which is a steal for this hotel.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

A great deal indeed! Glad to hear you were able to use the information here to help you obtain it.

Thank you for sharing your winning bid, and bidding history, with the rest of the board.

Have a great stay.