Hotwire Hotel: Las Vegas Strip April 18-21

[ropster]

My Aunt and Uncle will be in Vegas for check-in Monday April 18 and check out Thursday April 21. This just happens to be the same time as the National Broadcasters Association conference where 132,000 people are expected to be in town. None the less rates on the strip are through the roof, and they would prefer a 4 star on the strip for around $100-$140. Normally on a Mon-Wed that would be fine, but not this week.

Priceline was not helpful, I bid up to $140 and of course got nothing. Went to lastminuettravel.com and am trying to book the Monte Carlo for $138 a night through their 'Off The Record' hotel. The price was so good that when I booked it, their system said the reservations is "On Request" and they will confirm the price with the hotel and let me know but booking is not yet confirmed.

As a back up I see a 3 star on Hotwire on the Strip for $105 with amenities (Casino, Restaurant(s), Pool(s), Golf Nearby). Cant figure this one out, it is not on the list, nor in vacation package search. Anyone have any idea what this is? I see the Tuscany is $125 on Strip East, that could also be a possobility at this point. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[thereuare]

In the future please use EasyClickTravel for your bookings instead of LastMinuteTravel.

Not sure what the 3* hotel you're seeing is, but it's probably too riskly given that "the strip" zone extends all the way towards the Stratosphere so you very well could end up at a somewhat off the 'true' strip location such as the Sahara or Circus Circus area.

If the Monte Carlo doesn't come thru for you, i think your next best best is the EXCALIBUR for $133/nite.

[ropster]

I didn't realize EacyClickTravel was the same as LMT. I will definitely use them in the future. I called LMT and they advised me that I will probably get an answer on Monday wether or not the Monte Carlo will release any more rooms to them. My guess is that it wont happen at that price.

Excalibur is not too bad of an option, and the price is right. It's got the train to Mandalay Bay and Luxor, and is also in a great location.

[ropster]

Just a follow up, my aunt and uncle decided to change their travel dates to April 25-28 (Mon-Wed).

The weekend of 3/27 the Venetian rates were $117 on Hotwire (rack of $169 and a special for $149). This past weekend they went up to $171 on Hotwire (rack of $199, and a special of $219), I bid on priceline up to $120 with no luck, and got a counter of $159. That was too high for them and they ended up booking through worry free vacations for a grand total of $700.78. they have round trip air for two and three nights at Caesars Palace.