KathinATL Posted April 17, 2005 Report Posted April 17, 2005 Hi Everyone:This board seems SO helpful and informative! I have never used priceline or hotwire at all. I have learned a lot so far from reading the other/older posts.Seems most people that get the $99 Venetian deal are getting it Sun thru-Thurs? My trip dates are those days 5/8-5/12 but looking on the site their site prices are running $149 and up for those nights. With the price on their site being a bit higher, do you think I would have a shot at the $99 deal now or try closer to my trip?Thanks for your help!newbie to the boardnewbie to priceline or hotwire ANDnewbie to Vegas (Am I green or what?)
thereuare Posted April 17, 2005 Report Posted April 17, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!With the Venetian's website at $149 you have a very good chance of getting a 5* thru Priceline for $99.If you'd like a more detailed strategy let us know, any additional questions feel free to ask.Good Luck. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thenewbie Posted April 17, 2005 Report Posted April 17, 2005 Seems most people that get the $99 Venetian deal are getting it Sun thru-Thurs? My trip dates are those days 5/8-5/12 but looking on the site their site prices are running $149 and up for those nights. The rates for your trip matter in what price will be accepted on PL. Only one out of four nights for your dates is $149. May 9 & 10 are $199 and May 11 is $219. This being said, you will need to bid more than $99 per night to have a successful bid on priceline. If you decide to wait until closer, the rates will probably go up further.
thereuare Posted April 18, 2005 Report Posted April 18, 2005 The average rate for your stay is $189/nite which changes the outlook. Did you actually see the $149/nite rate for your entire stay previously?What is the maximum you would be willing to bid for a 5* for this stay? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
KathinATL Posted April 18, 2005 Author Report Posted April 18, 2005 Thanks for the replies and advice - I had this whole thing wrong. I was not considering the average price per night at all. I was checking the lowest rate available for the timeframe we were planning on being there.I have SO much to learn don't I? :) Oh well, it was fun to dream a little. My friend got an incredible rate at Imperial Palace so I think we will be staying there.Thanks for your help though.
dahammer Posted April 18, 2005 Report Posted April 18, 2005 Kath, what is the rate at the Imperial Palace and the dates of travel? This may help others on the board looking to travel to Las Vegas....Thanks in advance!
KathinATL Posted April 18, 2005 Author Report Posted April 18, 2005 Sure, the deal at Imperial Palace is $45 per night! We are going Sun-Thurs May 8-12.She had this promotion mailed to her from IP. She stayed there last year.I saw the flyer but did not see any specific promotion code to share, sorry!I will ask her to look at the flyer for me and see if she sees any code and if so I will pass it along.
KathinATL Posted April 18, 2005 Author Report Posted April 18, 2005 Okay, one more question since I am still learning the ropes here. After reading more posts I now understand how I should have asked for help. I will go ahead and post what we are looking for and see if you guys have any suggestions.
thereuare Posted April 19, 2005 Report Posted April 19, 2005 I don't think you're going to beat the value of the Imperial Palace deal.TheMonte Carlo has a great pool area and may be available for $107/nite (it's "on request" meaning that they'll get back to you in 2-3 days as to whether they can get you that rate or not), but if available it's a personal decision as to whether or not it's worth twice the price of the IP. However, at that price, i would just as soon go "all the way" and book a 5* for $135/nite or less (HOTWIRE has a 5* for $135 so i would try to beat that first via priceline and then take $135 if not successful)... but again, not sure if either are worth 2x-3x more than the Imperial Palace. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
KathinATL Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Posted April 22, 2005 Quick question - was looking for advice or a little strategy on trying the $99 venenitian deal. (My friend has decided to let me give it a shot)we are going 5/8-5/12 which is a Sun thru Thurs which most have been able to getwe want 2 beds though and from what I have read most who have gotten the deal have had 1 king bed. Anyone gotten it with 2 doubles or queens?any special way to request this?thanks in advance!
Blueskies Posted April 22, 2005 Report Posted April 22, 2005 You can request this directly with the hotel by email or when you get there. There is a large sofa bed in the rooms anyway. I know that you can pay to upgrade anyway if you need to.
dahammer Posted April 22, 2005 Report Posted April 22, 2005 the rates for sunday and monday at the Venetian are $149 on their website.
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