mich Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 On the priceline web site there are 2 hotels listed under resorts, the Caribe Hilton and the Intercontinental. Are these the only properties in this categories, or are they just showing you an example of 2 right now? If I really want the Intercontinental, how do I know how much to bid? I've been looking around these boards, but can't seem to figure it out. Also, if I'm going 2 nights precruise Pres. Week Feb 2006( seems very expensive) can I still bid starting at a low rate?
thereuare Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!When you see hotel's listed on their website, are you looking at the "Shop and Compare" area? If so, that has not been a good proxy for what you will get thru the opaque version of their site.What are the actual dates of your stay? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mich Posted June 4, 2005 Author Report Posted June 4, 2005 Hi, We are staying Feb 17 and 18, 2006..cruise leaves from PR on the 19th.Thanks for your help. Mich
thereuare Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 Where did you see only two resorts listed, thru their "Shop and Compare"?You can look at what has previously been reported thru users of this board in our PRICELINE HOTEL LIST... there are more than just those two resorts.This is still high season in San Juan, what is your expected? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mich Posted June 4, 2005 Author Report Posted June 4, 2005 I saw something that said $160 or $180 for going rate for the San Juan area. I know that Intercontinental is $299/night regular price and if I book in advance it said $259/night. I would be willing topay anything $200 or under. I think originally I saw the 2 hotels I was looking at under shop and compare. I was also on hotwire. They might do things alittle differently.If I fill out the form with my price and name, is that a bid already? or after you fill out that form do yu get a chance to review what hotel they are trying to give you? ps thanks for all your help!
thereuare Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 On Hotwire there is a 4* hotel which, as per our HOTWIRE HOTEL LIST, matches up exactly with what has been reported in the past with the Inter-Continental.The price is $193/nite... if you're new to Hotwire use the code "GIFTCARD06" at check-out for an extra $10/off per nite.If the IC is the only hotel you want, and you're willing to take the minimal risk above with Hotwire, then this is probably a good deal. If you're open to other properties, you may be able to get something cheaper down the road.... but not necessarily the Inter-Continental.Let us know if you have any questions or if we can be of further help. Keep us updated as to your decision and/or success. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mich Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Posted June 5, 2005 I tried to get through as indicated, but they said there was no availability for my dates. Do they have black out times? I thught the price was reasonable considering the time of year. Thanks again.
thereuare Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 You saw the hotel described above and at the price i mentioned... but when you went to purchase it said no longer available? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mich Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Posted June 5, 2005 I'm not sure if I'm doing this right. I went to savingsbarn, went to hotwire from there, then they said no availability for those dates. ??
thereuare Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 If you have a Yahoo Messenger or AOL Messenger acount (both are free) click the AIM or YIM buttons beneith of any my posts and i'll walk you thru it. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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