TammyLynn Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Making a short trip to Disneyland this weekend. Looking to spend less than $50/night.Have parking with our AP so no shuttle is necessary and would prefer not to have any tacked on fees if possible. The fees look to be an average of $10/nightly. Would it work to start my bidding at $35 and work my way up from there in case I do get a hotel with a fee?Prefer 3 or + stars. Distance from the parks isn't too important, as we will be driving in each day.Thanks in advance! I've read the bidding strategy pages but I get a little confused about the re-bid zones. I'll be happy with any hotel I get if I can get it for a good price and it's not so hideous that I embarrass myself with my guy-friend :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 You won't be able to control parking or resort fees when bidding on PRICELINE... you'll be subject to whatever the hotel policy is.If you can accept this, which Disneyland zone, or both, are you willing to accept?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 Link to comment
PrisonBull Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 The lower the star rating, the greater the chance that parking is included. Try 3* for about $45 and 3.5* for $50. There are a few wins in that range for this weekend. To get the free rebid just add a zone that doesn't have as high a star rating as the area you desire. Link to comment
sjstarkey Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 If driving isn't a problem, the I would suggest you get a place a little farther away. You will not have to worry about the resort or parking fees. I got the 3* Embassy Suites North Anaheim for $50. It comes with a full breakfast and a manager's reception at night. I belive that it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive down the street to get to Disneyland. Thanks,Staci Link to comment
TammyLynn Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Either zone will be ok, as I'll be driving into the parks and location doesn't matter as much as trying to get a nicer place.Thanks for the rest of the advice as well. I'll look into the hotels suggested, but I'd love if someone could help me with a bidding strategy so I can start low. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Is this is a 2 nite stay, 9/10-9/12? Are you willing to pay more for a 3.5* vs. a 3* OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay?The only two acceptable zones are (Disneyland-Anaheim) and (Disneyland-Orange-Garden Grove) or any other nearby zones also acceptable?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 Link to comment
TammyLynn Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Is this is a 2 nite stay, 9/10-9/12? Are you willing to pay more for a 3.5* vs. a 3* OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay?The only two acceptable zones are (Disneyland-Anaheim) and (Disneyland-Orange-Garden Grove) or any other nearby zones also acceptable?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Sorry if I wasn't clear in my first post. I tend to get wordy and my message gets lost sometimes.Anywhere within quick driving distance to the parks would be fine, since we will be driving. I'm looking for the best price, anything 3 or better would be fine. I want to avoid 'Motel 6' sorts of places, basically.I don't have a bidding strategy but I want to have the room booked tonight so I'll probably just start bidding with my fingers crossed! Thanks,Tammy Link to comment
TammyLynn Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Started with Disneyland Orange and Disneyland Anaheim for $38. Priceline offered re-bid at $48.Disneyland Anaheim and DL Anaheim Hills for $42.Disneyland Anaheim and Seal Beach for $46Disneyland Anaheim, Disneyland Orange, and Seal Beach for $50.Bid accepted. Staying at Crowne Plaza I named my price for a hotel room in Garden Grove, CA at priceline.com and my offer was accepted. Here are the details on where I'll be staying.Hotel: Crowne Plaza Resort Anaheim 12021 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove, California 92840 United States 714-867-5555Check-In Date: Friday, September 10, 2010Check-Out Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010I believe the 'resort fee' on this location is $12/nightly. Ends up being more than I intended to pay, but hopefully the hotel is nice and clean!! Link to comment
PrisonBull Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Congratulations on your win. I and several members here stayed at this hotel in February. I was extremely happy with it. ($42 per) The resort fee covers the parking - very little in front and a short jog to a vast lot in the back. If you don't feel like driving to DL + parking they have a free shuttle every 30 minutes. Parking in DL is usually shuttle distance away. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thank you for sharing your results with the board.Hope this proves to work well for your needs and you're happy with the outcome.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay and the weekend away. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
TammyLynn Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Just a quick follow-up.The hotel is very nice. They did mention at the desk that my booking was 'paid through Priceline'. Just a heads up for future stays that they may not mention the resort fee at check-in, although I knew from reading this board that I would be charged $14/daily. They asked for it on check-out. Several blocks from the parks, and I wouldn't consider this walking distance. Not a big deal to me since we had free parking at the parks, but something to be aware of. The shuttle comes every 30 minutes.The room did not have a fridge, but instead had a mini-bar. It was empty so we were able to use it as a fridge. There was a safe in the room as well. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Thanks for the follow-up... hope your 'guy-friend' was impressed :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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