Priceline Hotel: Bidding Advice Request - 5* Las Vegas (Strip South) - 3/14/12-3/18/12

[unstablecndition]

Got a lot of time for this one. Took one crack (using the links through above) that looked like this:

There are a total of 12 zones available to get a south strip 5*. I have plenty of time on this one, so just want to make sure I get the best possible price.

First question - am I bidding too early? I see from the win calendar (nice addition!) that there is one win for Trump for $85. Good score, so the deals may be there to be had.

Next question - I started at $70 (lowball) / night and using the zones to get up to $81. No bites yet.

It's a new day and I'm ready to pick up again. Should I still just bid up $1 each time until I get a nibble?

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Your check-out date didn't make it to the topic title, please click this PRICELINE link and then add a reply to this thread with your checkout date and we'll have a look at rates for your dates.

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

Thanks.

[unstablecndition]

Thanks ThereUAre. Checkout date is 3/18/12.

Booked a cancel-able Harrah's room as a back up, but would really like something nicer for this trip.

And of course, all bids will be placed through the BB PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links.

[thereuare]

What is the rate of your back-up at Harrahs? How high are you willing to bid for a 5* hotel for this trip?

Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?

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

[unstablecndition]

Backup rate is good - averages about $65/night.

I'm willing to pay $100/night for a better property.

Splitting is an option but not ideal.

[thereuare]

Sub-$100 will likely be tough for a 5* on the Strip.. you may be able to get 5* under $100 for the midweek nites, but when including the weekends your odds go down dramatically.

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

Keep us update on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help.

[unstablecndition]

No worries - I'll keep trying. Like I said, lots of time...

And congrats on your Wolverines this season. Looks like they are emerging nicely from the RichRod funk!

[thereuare]

And congrats on your Wolverines this season. Looks like they are emerging nicely from the RichRod funk!

Saturdays have become fun again :)

Keep us updated on your bidding, and thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links.

Good luck.

[unstablecndition]

Not for us Buckeyes! Can't wait until basketball season!

Quick update - took another run at my south strip - using the PRICELINE link of course - and ran it up to $95 (82, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95). No dice. Will keep trying.

[unstablecndition]

Quick update - took another run at my south strip - using the PRICELINE link of course - and ran it up to $103 (92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103).

If I decide to try to split, I would assume that I'm going to attempt 3/14 and 3/15 (Wed, Thurs) and 3/16 and 3/17 (Fri, Sat) as the other. Thoughts?

[thereuare]

Yes, that would be the logical split.

Thanks for the update and using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

Good luck!

[unstablecndition]

OK, few updates on this attempt.

As a reminder, I do have a cancel-able reservation at the IP for my dates. Cheap. Central. Total dive, but in the thick of things.

I found a special offer on another site that got me booked into a Resort Suite King room at Encore for $149/night for the Friday/Saturday portion of my stay. Also cancel-able in case I find something better, but not a bad deal overall.

First attempt with the split bid on priceline went as follows: Dates - 3/14 to 3/16, Bids - $66 (first bid that did not have the "unlikely to be accepted warning"), 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77). No accepts or counters.

There is one 5-star on Hotwire now for $108/night, but appears to be Trump which isn't an option. Will keep at it.

[thereuare]

Keep us updated on your progress... still plenty of time before your stay, hopefully a deal will become available.

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

Good luck.

[unstablecndition]

Just want to close this thread out. Came to the realization that I'm not going to get quite the rate I'm looking for on this stay, so here's what I've ended up doing:

3/14-15 COMP @ Harrah's

3/16-17 $149 @ Encore (and already confirmed a 1BR suite upgrade) using a promo code

Not a huge fan of the Harrah's properties, but they keep sucking me back in with their Total Reward member promos.

As always, thanks for the advice as always! Clicking the HOTWIRE and PRICELINE links a few times each visit for ya!

[thereuare]

Thanks for closing this thread with your decision.

Have a great trip... and good luck in Vegas! ;)