Priceline Hotel: 5* Las Vegas (Strip North) The Venetian

[PolyNate]

Hi,

Looking for rooms at the Palazzo, Ventian or Wynn for these date. I've actually done this before but it's been a couple years and I forgot how the "system" works. lol Thereuare was a big help BTW Appreciate you're still here!

Anyways, I still need to read up on the process of bidding but how much should I start? I can get the room at their site for $200/night. Would $90 be a good start?

TIA

Nate

[PolyNate]

OK. Here is my game plan. One win on the calendar on here got sat for $99. So I'm thinking:

1st bid: 5* LV Strip North $90

2nd bid: Add Henderson $100

3rd bid: Add Fremont St. $110

4th bid: Add Airport LAS $120

5th bid: Add Lake LV $130

Would that be right? Just want to make sure before I bid. Or should I lower my increments to $5?

TIA

Nate

[thereuare]

Welcome back :)

When bidding for a 5* hotel in Vegas you have ELEVEN re-bid zones, so i would likely bid in smaller increments.

Let us know your maximum bid for this stay and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

[PolyNate]

I've bid 8 times so far. Started at $95. Up to $130 and still no go. I still have Boulder strip, NW LV, Nellis, Summerlin(It has resorts but no ratings) left.

I didn't find any of these on the list on top of this forum so I didn't want to risk it.

I'll try again tomorrow and start at $110.

Could it be because of the weekend? Am I better off just waiting until Mon or Tues and making my bids then?

[thereuare]

As per the comments at the top of the Priceline Hotel List you DON'T want to use the hotel lists to determine your re-bid zones... you need to use the technique discussed here: Priceline Re-Bidding Explained

Please read the previous thread and ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board, we'll then suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

[PolyNate]

Thank for the links! I know what to do now. Sorry about that. Tried again today. Went to $140 and still got rejected.

going to try again on Tuesday. Maybe there will be better deals after the Halloween madness.

[thereuare]

You could probably succeed for a 5* hotel in the Strip South zone, which you you may not want to do at this exact point in time, but something to think about if your bids continue to get turned down at higher prices.

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

Good luck! Keep us updated an let us know if we can be of further help along the way.

[PolyNate]

Won bid for 150. Was hoping for $120 range but probably would've gotten it if reserved earlier.

BTW: Does the number of rooms have an impact on the bid? I needed 2 rooms and was wonder if getting 1 room would've gotten me a better deal

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you were successful in your preferred Strip North zone and are happy with the results.

Two rooms is usually a non-event, but if it does have an effect, it's to the downside since a hotel needs to offer two rooms, not just one, at the deepest discounted rate.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

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

Enjoy your stay.