I love beer Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 I have bid $50 and $55 for staying in a 4 star hotel in the Fremont area, I believe that the Golden Nugget is the only 4 star hotel in the area and is the only hotel I want to stay at. I am looking for help in getting the best deal possible. Do rates typically go down as time winds down or is there usually a sweet spot where you can get the best deal a couple weeks out? I have no problem booking even the day I arrive if that is typically the best way to do it. The best rate I have found is actually on the Golden Nugget web site averaging at about $109 a night, Expedia is $132 - what is a good range to expect to pay via PRICELINE? Link to comment
I love beer Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Am I correct that the nugget is the only 4 star hotel in the fremont street vicinity on PRICELINE? Link to comment
AaronJB Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)The Golden Nuggest is the only hotel that has been reported to the board at the 4* level in this zone; there could always be a new/unreported 4*. I would recommend trying next at $57; if $57 isn't accepted, then next try $62. What would be your desired max budget per night?Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
I love beer Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks Aaron,I just tried $57 ( not accepted) will try $62 tomorrow, I don't have a budget- just trying to get the best deal I can for this particular property. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Sorry to hear that the bid wasn't accepted. :) Thank you for keeping us updated and for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I just tried $57...Are you familiar with, and using, your re-bid zones? (see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained)How much is the hotel direct rate at the Golden Nugget for these dates?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
I love beer Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hotel direct rate is now $132 average per night, they had a special a few days ago for $10 off per night. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Your bids are still less then 50% of prevailing rates and i don't think you're going to see that deep of a discount for this stay in this area... i would certainly continue to increase your bids systematically, but i think you're likely going to be looking at $70-$100 for this stay. Would you be willing to bid up to $100 given hotel direct rates?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
I love beer Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Yep, I'll pay $100 Thanks for the help, I'll let you know what happens. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Are you familiar with, and using, your re-bid zones? (see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained)If you're familiar with re-bidding (if not please read the quoted thread above and ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board) you have FOUR re-bid zones when bidding 4* in Las Vegas and you can bid as follows:(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)Select 4* Fremont St Vicinity...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Fremont St Vicinity and re-bid zone4...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $100Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck 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 Link to comment
I love beer Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Thanks for the explanation I really appreciate you spelling it out for me but JI'm a little nervous doing the rebid zones - because I'm totally confused (looks like rebid zone 2 is fremont street vicinity?)-I've got a week and a half to get a room and I'm already up to $75 - 5 more days/bids and I'll be at $100 Link to comment
CrankiestOne Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 (NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)Your rebid zones are all of the zones that do not have a 4* or 5* hotel, i.e., Boulder, Henderson, NW Las Vegas and Nellis. In the example provided earlier "zone 1" means YOUR first rebid zone, not PRICELINE zone #1. Your PL rebid zones appear to be #1, #3, #11 and #14, respectively--if you go back to PRICELINE (using the board's link) and choose those four zones you will see that a 4* hotel is not an option. As long as you keep your star rating at 4, start your bidding with PL zone #2-Fremont St. Vicinity, and only rebid using these four zones, you can only win the Nugget because it's the only 4* hotel available in all of those zones.I hope that helps. Using the rebid zones is easy once you understand it. :) Link to comment
I love beer Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Thanks Crankie I got it now - I really do appreciate all the help guys, I'll have a beer for you all when I get there lol. Link to comment
I love beer Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Offer finally accepted at $100 tried $5 increments from $50 - I used the PRICELINE link on the board and I'm happy with the deal, probably blow all my savings on roulette the first night though. Thanks again for your help - Great forum Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you were ultimately successful and received the hotel you were hoping for.Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay... and GOOD LUCK in Vegas! 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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