Priceline Hotel: 3* Orlando (Disney Maingate-Celebration) Radisson Resort Celebration

[Jax4]

First bid. Based upon last winning bid posted earlier today by someone at $44. Suggest anyone shooting for it may be able to get it for a couple bucks less. Expecting a $12 or so 'Resort' fee. Hopefully, internet is included. Actually checked - $12.50 resort fee now and internet is included. Crossing fingers on any upcharges for double beds :).

Direct booking rate was $79/night for the same room meaning it's likely more like a 2.5.

Total - $51.40 - $39 +12.40 fees

PRICELINE link used.

[Jax4]

UPDATE upon arrival at Radisson Celebration - Walt Disney Maingate:

Received bid at $39 - $51.40 w/Priceline fees + add'l $11 + 13% tax resort fee for around $64 inclusive. Direct book $79 + tax + resort fee on this date that I stayed (Wed 2/23/11).

Room more like a 2* as expected. Sleep number beds typically aren't offered with Priceline bookings; however, I was fortunate to receive the requested upgrade. Tub was full of water and table lamp had a short (ugh); however, problem was fixed quickly. Too tired to mess with an attempt to change rooms. Yes, knew the tub was just the drain; nevertheless, I wanted the front desk to know about it. Toilet didn't flush properly - haven't worked on fixing that yet. 2 double beds were no more than 12" apart. Wired internet in this room only - parts of the hotel are wired only. No explanation on whether they intend to upgrade.

Didn't use fitness center. Restaurant looked clean and descent. Pool/whirlpool look clean and recently renovated. Very large property with 718 rooms. Parking area gated. Building 1000 seems to be recently renovated; however, counter above frig chipped badly. Furniture shows moderate wear. Older furnishing in both room and bath. Sleep Number beds are new - the only redeeming feature of the room. Old 25" color sets. Carpet spotted with moderate wear. Water pressure in shower solid. Coffee/refrigerator. In room safe. Parking & internet included in $12.50 resort fee. I'm sure the soft Orlando market makes it tough to ccompete. Better values appear to be available in multiple markets - especially with a couple 4* properties regularly hitting in the mid-$40 range at this point in time in the area.

Best of luck all with your bidding.

[thereuare]

Thanks for the report... sorry to hear the stay isn't off to a great start, but hopefully now that you're settled in you'll sleep well on the new bed and be gone in the morning.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.