Priceline Hotel: *** Vegas 7/12 for 7 nights???

[DivaRoe]

Hi,

My first experince with Priceline was amazing. I got 2 nights in Miami and paid only 44 dollars per night, thanks to this board, I can honestly say that I am willing to give it another shot.

I'm looking into Las Vegas for the week of July 12 for 7 nights. I bought the airfare seperate and got a good deal. I need a Hotel and here's what I did so far..

I put in a 4 star on the strip and bid 51 dollars (no luck) they told me they found a hotel for 99 dollars if I wanted it....then I bid for a 3 star at 35 (no luck) now I cant bid for 72 hours. Did I low ball them? I thought thats what your suppose to do. Give me you best starting bid for a 3 and 4 star for the month of July. Also I need help with getting good prices for attarctions in the area...(breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets for cheap and attractions in the area. I am on a budget.

Any help would be appreciated. I need to bid again in 48 hours...Also can my husband use priceline and bid (his card # is the same as mine or will they reject it)???

What are some of the 3 and 4 star hotels on the strip???

Next time should I put in $99 for a 4 star to start of with???

[rrajeshh]

No that is not how the free rebidding works....

Read this article by Mod -- > (Bidding again in 72 hours) PRICELINE RE-BIDDING

[thereuare]

PRICELINE and LAS VEGAS aren't necessarily your best deal, as explained in the previous thread.

Are you willing to SPLIT YOUR BID?

Here are the previous hotels that have come up:

HOTWIRE HOTEL LIST

PRICELINE HOTEL LIST

What is your budget and we'll try to find you the best deal.

[DivaRoe]

Hi,

OK, I'm going to give it another try after 72 hours...

Just asking whats the best amount to bid for a 5 and 4 star hotel on the strip.

Please let me know your strategies in using Priceline.What amount do I start with? Should I pay what they ask if the found something?

Would I be getting the same 3 and 4 stars hotels listed on Hotwire ( not something off the beaten track).

I appreciate your help!

[bbbb]

Theres a lot of reading you need to do that will answer a lot of these questions.

Start here---->http://www.betterbidding.com/index.php?act=SF&f=173&

and here---->http://www.betterbidding.com/index.php?act=SF&f=172&

[thereuare]

Please don't double post, keep all posts for this stay in this thread.

You never answered if you are willing to SPLIT YOUR BID and that's the first thing that we will need to know to begin putting together a strategy.

[DivaRoe]

Ok....So I'm new to this.

I'm not sure what you mean by splitting the bid. Does it mean that you stay in 1 hotel for 3 days and move to another one for 4 days. Isn't it a inconvience and expensive to pack up and move? How many people like doing this?

Is it worth it?

Well I bidded again last night for the strip...for a 5 star I put in $81, then I put in 4 star for $71, 3 star for $51, all REJECTED.

I am willing to go for $99 if I can get a 5 star hotel all 7 nights.

Well I'll wait 72 hours and I bid again.

Wish me luck!

[bbbb]

If your bidding for 5* in Las Vegas you should be able to rebid right away. The strip is currently the only zone with 5* hotels in it and all others are free rebids.

[thereuare]

Yes, splitting the bid involves changing hotels.

Some people are vehemently opposed to this, some will do it if they can save $10. The reason for doing so is let's assume a 4 nite stay where the following would be accepted bids:

$50/nite for the firsts two nites

$100/nite for the last two nites

Unfortunatley Priceline would reject a $75 bid, even though it would be enough when the nites are averaged. In the above scenario, you would have to bid $100 for the complete stay.. thus overpaying for the first two nites of your stay by $50/nite.

So when there are big price changes during the course of your stay, as is usually the case in Vegas, splitting your bid often becomes a worthwhile endeavor (to some).

Let us know your thoughts and we'll help you find the best deal for your stay, whether that be thru the opaque services or not.

[DivaRoe]

Thereuare

You seem to know your stuff. Well I'm impressed! It looks like I'm not going to get a 5 * for 7/12 (my first night) with priceline. I looked at their... Viewing Top Neighborhoods and for that date and they did not list any 5 stars.

Did you hear about the summer special at the Venietion starting from $100 and up a night. It's a 100 anniversary hour special and it ends on (tommorrow) Friday at 6pm.

Hmmm...Hoboken, I would of thought you lived in Vegas.

Please help me get a good rate when I re-bid again in a few days, sort of take me step by-step. Or if you hear of any special super saver promo rates, let me know.

Thanks!

[dahammer]

You never answered if you are willing to SPLIT YOUR BID and that's the first thing that we will need to know to begin putting together a strategy.

Please answer the above and list your maximum budget per night.

Yes, for a one week stay in Vegas, some folks might have to stay in three hotels. It is a unique hotel market unlike any in the country and it is all predicated on the law of supply and demand. Rates during the week (Sunday to Thursday nights) when there is no large convention in town may sell for 1/3 the weekend rates. Answer the above and the board will show you the way. You might want to start with the Las Vegas Checker (look below the line "Our Exclusive free Tools") and enter your dates. Also check the posting above by rrajeshh as it explains rebidding as you have many zones in Vegas.

[DivaRoe]

ok...

Here is my big budget....no more than $99. a night!

If I decide to stay in 1 hotel the entire 7 nights and not bounce around what are my options here?

If I decide to split my bid and move from one hotel to another what are my options?

( I have to pay for a cab and the hassle of unpacking and adding more tips for baggage handlers)

Speaking from YOUR past experiences tell me if this is worth bid-splitting?

Then again, I'm thinking it would be a nice change of scenery.

Thanks for your help!

[thereuare]

I think it's been pretty clear that to have success for this stay you'll need to split your bid... and not just once, but twice, since your weekend dates (the expensive ones) are in the middle of your stay.

This is where i would be staying:

7/12-7/15

$58/nite at the Imperial Palace booked thru QUIKBOOK (more of a 3* hotel than a 4*, but the price is right, has a great on-strip location, and frees up your budget for the remaining nites)

7/15-7/17

$138/nite at (believed to be) Luxor booked thru Hotiwre (can be lowered by $10/nite if you've never used Hotwire before)... if you don't want such a South Strip location (although this gives you two days to explore that end of the strip, what appears to be the Flamingo is also available for $10 less per nite... but is also a little lower rated)

7/17-7/19

$99/nite (hopefully) at the Venetian booked thru Priceline.. there are cheaper options available for these two nites, but if you can get it this is the best value for these nites and it will give you one of the best hotels on the strip to finish your vacation

So the above are what i think are your best bets (pun intended :) )... the average is $93/nite.

Feel free to ask questions and let us know your own thoughts.

[DivaRoe]

I will give it a try as soon as I can bid again! Thanks!

[DivaRoe]

On the link HERE, I am willing to go for the 108.53 per night if I can get the Venetian for July 12, 13, 14, ( I decided to split my bid)

But I see the dates, Jul 12 and 13 shows "on request".

Does that mean its not avaliable?

Yet it gives me a total price for all the nights when I hit "BOOK IT"

I called the Venetian hotel direct and its sold out for July 12.

What should I do?

Is there a waiting list for this hotel ?

I tried Priceline the other night again for a 4* strip for $90 and they made me wait for 3 hours before they replied NO! Has this happened to anyone?

Hurry I feel I'm running out of time, I'm looking for 7 nights stay July 12-19, any leads are appreciated!

[thereuare]

Whatever happened to the previous strategy we presented that you were going to "give it a try as soon as I can bid again!"?

[DivaRoe]

Ok...I will split my bid. But I do want to stay at the Venetian no matter what it takes. I rather stay there in the beginning of my 7 day stay.

Tonight I tried Priceline and they refused the $99 for July 12-15 (weeksdays). So now I am ready to go with the link below....

Now for July 12 and 13 it shows me "On Request" ...I see from your message below that you need to wait 2-3 days before you hear an answer. What if just July 14 is availiable, do they charge your credit card for that 1 day.

Also I see that the Venentian has July 12 avaliable on their website and it's 199.00 a night.

So $108. does't sound that bad.

Worst case scenario ...I seen Boardwalk for 7 nights for $380. is this a good hotel?

Help...tick...tick...time is running out!

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On Request = EasyClickTravel has sold out of their pre-purchased hotels, but they will contact the hotel to see if they can purchase more at their contracted rate. It usually takes 48-72 hours to hear back from an 'on request' submission

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[thereuare]

But I do want to stay at the Venetian no matter what it takes

contradicts....

Worst case scenario ...I seen Boardwalk

Please try to be clear in what you want and the path (maximum bids) you are willing to take.

If you book an 'off the record' thru EasyClickTravel they will look for the entire stay... they will not book you for one nite and then reject you for the other nite.

[DivaRoe]

I will try my best to get the Venetian, but if Easyclicktravel rejects me than what can I do. (boohoo)

I'm going to try Priceline again for a 4*....what should I bid for the 7 nights?

[Guest aldo]

Diva, the strategy outlined by thereuare is your best deal, although I can understand why you wouldn't want to move twice if you won't have a car. You'll get what you pay for at the Boardwalk, but if you don't plan on spending much time in your room, it's centrally located and may work for you.

If you still want a 4*, what thereuare says most likely will be the Luxor shows at $100/night for all 7 nights on Hotwire. If you are a first time user, the giftcard06 coupon and Entertainment Book rebate will give additional savings.

Since Priceline came back with a counter offer of $99 on a 4* (your original bid), you could try to undercut that by starting at around $75, then adding $5 per rebid (there are two free zones/3 free rebids, which will take you to $90- hopefully enough).

Good luck!

[DivaRoe]

You are so so so right!!!

Why should I stay in a cheap budget motel/hotel where I would have to walk a 1/4 mile just to get to the main building, When I can stay in an deluxe hotel, high floor, with a view of the strip and free buffets and coupons.

These are booked online with the hotel directly. You can also call the hotel directly and mention the online rates. Sorry Priceline...I will still try you 1 more time to see if I can bid on the Venietan.

Here's my tenetive plan July 12-15 (Tues. - Fri) I can stay at either NY NY or TI. they both have a package for $79-89 per night with an upgraded deluxe room and buy 1 get on free buffet, welcome cocktail, and other coupons. (which hotel is better?)

Now my for weekend stay...The Imperial Place for $85 per night (inc. free gift, free buffet, tix for auto show etc ..)(cheaper on the weekdays) $59.00.* just ask for the Casino Royal Package and they will hook you up.

Sun and Mon....I can stay in The Luxor...for just $79.99 a night.. another fablous package inc.. deluxe accomodatio, tickets to tut's museum, etc..

Best of all, this is can be cancelled 24 hrs. in advanced and credit card refunded.

Just wondering...

Does it pay to rent a car in Vegas?

What does taxi from aiport to hotel cost?

What is the going rate for taxi from one hotel to another hotels cost?

Are there any hotels that offer free transfer to another hotel?

What's the best way the get tix to see Celine Dion?

Any comments on this iternary would be appreciated.

Thanks again for all your help and especially for having a message board like this.

[thereuare]

I can stay at either NY NY or TI

In our SUPPORT PAGE we are affiliates of both Treasure Island and NYNY.

In my original post above i thought the Venetian could be had for $99/nite on the last two nites of your stay (i didn't re-check current rates) but i would sooner spend an extra $20/nite to stay at the Venetian vs. the Luxor.

[headtrip]

I couldn't agree more with thereuare.

I have not yet stayed in the Venetian, but I can tell you that besides the unusual pyramid shape of the Luxor, there is little to reccomend it. The ceilings are very low...I think only 7 ft, and both times I have stayed there, there was very loud water pipe hammering throughout the mornings and evenings, making it nearly impossible for me to sleep. (also, the extras like the museum and buffets are mediocre at best and would most likely be a dissapointment to most people expecting a more upscale experience.) The Blue Man Group is fun if you have never seen that show before, but at an $82 ticket price (what I paid), it seems a bit overpriced for their brand of minimalist experimental theatre. Actually, I ought to go ahead and put this in hotel reviews....I'll do that shortly.

[dahammer]

Don't forget to include the less than ideal location of the Luxor at the bottom of the Strip.

[DivaRoe]

Good news...

I gave Priceline another try for July 17 and 18 and bid $99.00 and I got it! I'm not excatly sure if the room has a view or facing the parking lot or 1 bed or 2. (is there any way to find out before I get there?)

Well who cares, I'm in the best 5* hotel...WhoooooHoooo!!!

Now it looks like I need to go and book for July 12-15th, TI or NY NY and book it quick... Any suggestions?

Can any of my other question be answered here?

I have to say that this board has been very helpful to me and I hope it helps others.

Thanks again!