castaways01 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Posted July 9, 2011 Just want to report that Priceline bids rejected today. Began bidding at $65 for 5-star condo north strip vicinity (trump). Rejected. Raised bid to $70 and added 5* strip north (Wynn, Palazzo, Venetian). Rejected and Priceline countered for $90. I know I've underbid, but based on past experience, Vegas in August is brutal and you can usually get some super hotel deals. Will try again as date gets closer. I've already booked a back-up strip hotel direct if the bidding doesn't work out. Used BB PRICELINE link to begin search. :)
AaronJB Posted July 9, 2011 Report Posted July 9, 2011 Rates this year have stayed a bit higher than expected this Summer in NYC, Vegas and some other areas where rates generally get cooler as temps get hotter. What is your back-up reservation (in terms of hotel/price) and what would be your desired max budget per night for a 5* Strip North? Additionally, please use the site's links in the support/travel section to book directly/regular rate.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
castaways01 Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Posted July 9, 2011 Yeah Aaron, I'm a cheapie! I didn't realize the rates have stayed higher in Vegas this summer. Guess the economy is improving! Actually, I've got 5 comp week nights at Paris through their Total Rewards Club, based on my casino play, and Saturday, Aug 13 at $40. However, I would be willing to bid up to $75 for one of these 5-star north strip hotels to have a nicer hotel, closer to where I want to play this trip (poker room at Venetian). Then I would just cancel the freebie. Anyway, that's my plan. If I can't get a 5-star for that price, I'll just keep Paris and bring some good walking shoes. :)
thereuare Posted July 9, 2011 Report Posted July 9, 2011 Unless you're willing to consider the Trump in the Strip North Condo zone, i don't think $75 is realistic for a 5* in the Strip North zone... the Strip South zone is possible, and while this gives you a 5* hotel, it doesn't get you close to the Venetian.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
castaways01 Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Posted August 21, 2011 Wanted to close out my thread by reporting that I stayed at Paris in a comp room. Couldn't obtain a 5* north strip hotel for the price I was willing to pay. Vegas was totally jammed that week - - maybe end of summer flings. There also seemed to be more young children than normal in the hotels and on the strip.
thereuare Posted August 21, 2011 Report Posted August 21, 2011 Thank you for closing this thread with your decision.Hope you enjoyed your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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