mommabean Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 This is the property at 1369 Ashford Ave.I bid $50 the first time for a 3.5* in hopes of getting the Sheraton Old San Juan. I raised the price by $5 every day or two. At $65 I was offered a rebid if I raised my price by $20. No way. The next day at $70 I was offered a rebid if I raised my bid by $20 again. No way.I bid $75 the next day and got the Radisson. We are perfectly happy with it. It will be a short cab ride into Old Town which is fine and really close to the cruise port we are using. There is a nice fitness center which we'll use, free wifi even in the room, and the rooms all have balconies. And the entire hotel AND casino are smoke free. What more could we want? A free shuttle into town? :) The trade off is fine at this price. The location on the water appears interesting and we're looking forward to someplace different. The trip advisor rating is only one different than the Sheraton. Actually, it's 2 better than the Sheraton in Old San Juan.Yes, I used the PRICELINE link here....always do. This site has been so great and informative.The only thing I wonder...why did I bid this far out? I usually prefer to wait until under the 2 month mark. It's nice to have it taken care of and out of the way though.Gina Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Congrats on your success. :)Very nice deal for this property and glad you are pleased with the result.Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
mommabean Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 For the record, in case anyone else gets this hotel, the google maps location at this time is definitely wrong. I have located the address on the map and informed google of the location problem. I am still pleased with the location (1.7 km or 20 minute walk to the east of pin) although it's not directly on the water as shown. It's probably a better location as far as exploring and finding great places to eat. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Thank you for the note - glad to hear that the property's location will still work well. Link to comment
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