Priceline Hotel: 5* Las Vegas (Strip South) Vdara

[Flight Delta]

Hi,

I'm trying to bid on a 5* Las Vegas Strip South (6/2-6/6) and in case I want to add another zone I would like to pick one that doesn't have a 5*, can anybody advise whether Zone 1 on Priceline which is Boulder Strip has a 5* hotel?

[thereuare]

As you already have a Hotwire hotel for these dates, do you need an additional room?

You should learn how to check the zones yourself as they should be checked immediately before each bidding cycle... the star ratings avaialble in each zone can change at any time (new hotels added, other hotels upgraded, etc) so to avoid a potential problem with a zone qualifying as a re-bid zones now, but not in a few hours/days when you may place the bid, it's best to know how to check on your own.

If you've already read re-bid and are confused, try this:

1) Use the PRICELINE search box on the upper right of this page, enter Las Vegas and your dates, and click "GO".

2) List each zone that is offered in this region.

3) Next to each zone list the highest star rating offered in the zone. The way to determine the highest tar rating offered n the zone is by selecting the first zone i the list, then scrolling down to see the highest star rating selectable (ie- not greyed out). NEXT UNcheck the selected zone, place a checkmark in the next zone, and repeat the process for each zone in the region. Each time you take note of the highest star rating in the zone, make sure that only ONE zone is selected above.

4) post your findings and we'll take it from there

If you don't follow the above just post back and we'll break it down further.

Please confirm your re-bid zones with the board and we'll take it from there.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

PS- note that although 'Resorts' are listed under 1* in the star categories, it should really be thought of as a 4.5* class for re-bid purposes... 'Resorts' are higher rated then 4* but lower rated then 5*. Hope that makes sense.

[Flight Delta]

Thanks for the detailed response.

Yes, I am looking for another room.

OK,

Zone 1 = 3 Star

Zone 2 = 4 Star

Zone 3 = 3 Star

Zone 4 = 4 Star

Zone 5 = 4 Star

Zone 6 = 4 Star

Zone 7 = 5 Star

Zone 8 = 5 Star

Zone 9 = 5 Star

Zone 10 = grayed out

Zone 11 = 3 1/2 Star

Zone 12 = 4 Star

Zone 13 = 4 Star

Zone 14 = 3 Star

Zone 15 = 4 Star

I bid $111 for a 5 Star and selected only Zone 9 (South) and I was given an offer of rebidding right away for $140.

I tried re-bidding for $120 with adding Zone 1 (Boulder Strip ) because I figured there are no 5 star hotels in Zone 1 (the higest fot that zone was 3) and they did not accept my offer.

Now I have to re-bid with another zone. Should I select Zone 3 and retry for $125?

Thanks for the help!

And of course all was done using the PRICELINE link on this board!

[thereuare]

Now I have to re-bid with another zone. Should I select Zone 3 and retry for $125?

You can add Zone3 next but why not just go down the list in order (rather then jumping around), adding zones which only have hotels less than 5*?

Also, note that for ZONE 15 the highest star rating is 'Resorts' (not 4*)... the resort category is beneath 1* in the star categories.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[Flight Delta]

Added Zone 3 and re-bid for $125, won the Vdara - which I expected.

Thanks so much for all your help!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see no unexpected surprises and that you're happy with the results.

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

Enjoy your stay.