ndbeltz Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 I am planning a trip for the above dates (check in Thursday, check out on Sunday). I have an offer from Monte Carlo that would allow me to get the three nights for around $250 (~$83 a night). I have tried bidding on 5* north and south strip locations for those dates up to $115, but thus far with no luck. I would be happy with the Monte Carlo for that price, but ideally I would be able to get a 5* for around $125 through PRICELINE. Any tips?
AaronJB Posted January 8, 2011 Report Posted January 8, 2011 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)I think a 5* in North or South Strip - based upon the rates I'm seeing - is probably going to take at least $125-135, but I would be surprised if you had to go much (if any) over that. Not sure what's going on in Vegas for these dates, but the 4/1-3 period seems to be somewhat problematic - when searching on HOTWIRE for 3/31-4/1, there's a 5* North for $96; when searching for 3/31-4/3, the hotel in the 5* North slot is $169.Are you interested in the Trump at all?If you book regular rate, please use the links in the site's Support/Travel section.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
ndbeltz Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks!For various reasons, I am not a huge fan of the Trump. I think I may try to bid again tomorrow. 135 for all three days is a bit out of my budget, so I actually may just bid for Friday and Saturday night, see where I end up, and book a cheap room nearby for Thursday to stick to the budget.Do you have any experience with the Monte Carlo or NYNY? I seem to be getting mixed reviews, but the rack rates are really good.
thereuare Posted January 8, 2011 Report Posted January 8, 2011 Not sure what's going on in Vegas for these dates, but the 4/1-3 period seems to be somewhat problematic - when searching on HOTWIRE for 3/31-4/1, there's a 5* North for $96; when searching for 3/31-4/3, the hotel in the 5* North slot is $169.It's the Final Four of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, which historically is a very big draw for Vegas.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and note in our support page that we're an affiliate of both the Monte Carlo and NYNY... please use the links there for any hotel direct purchases you may make.Let us know whatever you decide to do for this stay or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
ndbeltz Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Posted January 8, 2011 Just to update:I ended up snagging a room for 3/31 at the Wynn through HOTWIRE for $99 (through your link, of course). I am going to continue to wait and see if I can come across a deal for the two weekend nights. At the very least I have one night at a 5 star!
thereuare Posted January 8, 2011 Report Posted January 8, 2011 Congratulations on your (partial) success!Can you please add a reply to this thread with the amenities shown before your purchase... you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.Thank you for sharing your results and using the HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchase.As this thread now reflects your single nite purchase, please start a NEW TOPIC if you'd like help with the remaining nites of your stay or to report a hotel won for your other nites.Thanks! Enjoy this nite of your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
ndbeltz Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Posted January 8, 2011 Of course. The amenities were as follows:Casino, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Tennis, Spa
thereuare Posted January 8, 2011 Report Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks for the follow-up! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Turbotoots Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 Thanks for the follow-up!I have not used priceline before and trying to find out at what point you will see the amenities. The fist post is for a star value, area and a price. I want to be sure I am in a Hotel with a casino. If you are accepted, is your credit card automatically chareged or do yo have 1 more step to look at amenities offered to see if you agree?If you get a counter, will they list what amenities are at the hotel that countered?
AaronJB Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 I have not used priceline before and trying to find out at what point you will see the amenities. The fist post is for a star value, area and a price. I want to be sure I am in a Hotel with a casino. If you are accepted, is your credit card automatically chareged or do yo have 1 more step to look at amenities offered to see if you agree?If you get a counter, will they list what amenities are at the hotel that countered?Welcome to Betterbidding. :)PRICELINE does not show amenities at any time during bidding, and there is no way to guarantee a particular amenity (casino, pool, etc.)When you bid on PRICELINE - for example, a 5* in the South Strip area - you could possibility get any hotel at that star rating in that area.If your bid is accepted, your card is charged (non-refundable, not changeable, etc.) and you have to be willing to accept the hotel given.HOTWIRE is somewhat more expensive, but you are shown some details (such as amenities.) If you need assistance with your stay, please start a new thread.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Turbotoots Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 Thanks for the response! Sorry to sound dumb, but I just joined yesterday - how do I start a new Thread?I replied to one of the latest existing threads because I did not know how to start a new thred
yellowdog Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 TurbotootsWelcome to BetterBidding!Select the state and PRICELINE or HOTWIRE and then click new topic.Yellowdog.
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