UltraSmooth Posted September 14, 2011 Report Posted September 14, 2011 I'm looking at booking for October 25-29 in a Fort Lauderdale beach area hotel, this is the one that comes up that I'm interested inFort Lauderdale Beach area hotelUS $ per night - $148.00ResortNear BeachSmoke Free RoomsFitness CenterPool(s)Restaurant(s)Business CenterLaundry Facilities (self-service)High-Speed Internet AccessTennis NearbyChildren's Activity ProgramComparing to the list it seems as though it's the Westin Diplomat (no Trip Advisor Rating) but when looking up that resort on a map it's in the Hollywood Beach area, not what I consider the Fort Launderdale beach area..some of the reviews of the Hollywood Beach area Westin say the resort is great but not much in the area for fun and you should go into Fort Lauderdale for stuff to do. I would like to have the best of both worlds. I was hoping it would be the Westin Beach Resort and Spa.Can anyone confirm what hotel this is?Thanks!
thereuare Posted September 14, 2011 Report Posted September 14, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!The property above is a match for the Westin Beach Resort, which is a different property then the Westin Diplomat (and the two properties are located in different HOTWIRE zones). This is the Westn at 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
UltraSmooth Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks for the response! I'll keep you posted with my results when I book so others may benefit.
AaronJB Posted September 14, 2011 Report Posted September 14, 2011 Thank you for keeping us updated and for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
UltraSmooth Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Posted September 19, 2011 I'm trying to get a deal on a Fort Lauderdale beach area hotel for 4*. Tried two different days, started bid at $65 and rebid in increments of $5 up to $75 and was recjected. Dates for travel are 10/25/11 to 10/28/11.Should I keep trying on my current bidding amounts or try upping it. It's not urgent that I book today so if holding off gives me a better chance to hit the deal at the amount I want I will. I would accept anything under $100 for a hotel in this area 4* so I don't mind paying a little more...but not too much :)
thereuare Posted September 20, 2011 Report Posted September 20, 2011 Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread, if you ultimately use PRICELINE we'll then move this entire thread to that section of the board.Nobody can say if rates will come down, or move higher, between now and your stay, but current rates for these dates are a bit higher then usual and i think you're going to need to work towards your upper limit.At the 4* level in Ft Lauderdale you have FIVE re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 4* Ft Lauderdale Beach...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100Any question feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
UltraSmooth Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Posted September 20, 2011 I meant to post this tot he Priceline forum, it can be moved over there if you'd like. I will attempt again today but I will start my bidding at $75 and move up to $90 and see if that gets me anywhere.I post back with my results to this thread.Thanks!
AaronJB Posted September 20, 2011 Report Posted September 20, 2011 Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread and we'll move the thread in the end, if necessary, once a hotel is won.Thank you for keeping us updated and for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
UltraSmooth Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Posted September 21, 2011 Just an update on my attempt to get a hotel. I tried PRICELINE again today starting at $75 and re-bidding until I reached $95 and was rejected.
thereuare Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 You have some time to continue increase slowly, but my guess is that you're likely looking at $105-$125 for these dates.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and keep us updated. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
UltraSmooth Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 I saw another poster on the Priceline forum get a 4* for $75/night for 2 weeks after our visit by selecting 3.5* so I will try this on my next bid. My attempt today went to $105/night and was rejected.
thereuare Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 I saw another poster on the Priceline forum get a 4* for $75/night for 2 weeks after our visit by selecting 3.5* so I will try this on my next bid.Are you willing to accept a 3.5* property for this stay? If not, i wouldn't recommend bidding 3.5*.The other user you're referencing didn't win because they bid 3.5* (and were upgraded to a 4* hotel)... it is likely that they won because rates for their dates are lower then for your own.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
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