Stick2005 Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Hi All,Long time reader, first time poster. Looking for advice from travelers more savvy than me. I am taking my wife for a trip to Las Vegas to get away from our kids for a long weekend. As such we are really wanting a nice property for the trip. We are thinking that the strip would be nice.In checking Hotwire, it appears we can get Trump for $117 per night. No other 5* are showing up for our dates. Here my question: Should I just lock in the Trump and be happy with it or should I go the Priceline route?Thanks! Link to comment
hohogap Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 What dates are you looking at going? The moderators will have excellent advice on bidding strategy you might employ. My comment is related to the PL vs. HW sites. I like PL as you usually will have the opportunity to bid lower for better rated hotels (but, of course, no guarantees). Hotel inventory changes quickly so it depends on how far out your dates are for your trip and whether you really would like to get the Trump or take a bit of a risk during your bidding. It's really a personal preference. I always try to book a refundable hotel at a price I could live with, then have fun bidding on PL and watching HW to see if I can get a real steal. Often works, but sometimes I've been stuck and wish I would've taken the HW up front. Good luck and happy bidding! Link to comment
Stick2005 Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks for the response. Our travel dates are 11/17-11/20 (Thursday through Sunday) Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 It really depends upon how you feel about the Trump vs. staying directly on the strip.Would you be willing to pay more for a 5* hotel on the strip vs. the Trump OR would you only stay elsewhere else for the same price? How much of your activities will be around just enjoying the hotel vs. exploring Vegas?If different from the $117 rate at the Trump, what would be your maximum bid for this stay?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 Link to comment
Stick2005 Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Thank you for the information. We actually ended up getting an email offer from the Vdara for $115 a night and ended up staying there. Vdara was a quiet property as there is not a a casino in the building (which was nice) but still on the strip. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Thank you for closing the thread - glad you enjoyed your stay. Link to comment
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