Obsideon Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hi there,First time poster on this forum. I recently started browsing through here and have learned quite a lot but I still need some help!I have been trying to book a hotel for June 9th to June 12th.I understand that is also Electric Daisy Carnival weekend so most if not all hotels will have increased prices but I'm still holding hope to get a better deal if possible.One main issue is that I would like to stay as close to the strip as possible (so no Trump, no Stratosphere, etc) ... preferably close proximity on and off the strip.So far I have been following other betterbidding member's advice and bidding for a 5* on Las Vegas North & South strip while avoiding North Strip Condo so as to not accidentally win Trump, but I have unsuccessfully re-raised my bid all the way up to $174 with no luck. Now I'm hesitant to go any higher because at this rate I'm already paying more than if I just directly booked at Trump and I'm only $11 under Vdara's asking price.My only other alternative is to start bidding at 4* now but I don't have as much knowledge regarding this. I would personally like to avoid Treasure Island, Flamingo and Tropicana. I'm ok with Monte Carlo or New York which are both running around $120 & $139 respectively, cheaper than TI. I'm not sure if I'm making much sense here sorry I'm extremely new to all this. What bid should I start at and should I be re-adding zones like I did with the 5* bidding?Thank you for reading! Link to comment
Obsideon Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 And definitely if I can get even better like Planet Hollywood, Caesars or Mirage that would be excellent! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!What are the actual dates of the Electric Daisy Festival? Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?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
Obsideon Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 The actual date of the EDC festival runs from June 8th to June 10th but I will only need hotel from June 9th to June 12.I would prefer not splitting as I don't want to risk switching hotels. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm hesitant to go any higher because at this rate I'm already paying more than if I just directly booked at Trump...Since you don't want the Trump the price of this property shouldn't be a factor in your bidding.I would personally like to avoid Treasure Island, Flamingo and Tropicana.If you bid 4* on PRICELINE you won't be able to avoid Treasure Island in the Strip North zone nor Tropicana in the Strip South zone, making 4* bidding not an option for you unless you're willing to accept these properties.If you want a 5* hotel why not just pay the extra $11/nite and choose the Vdara... or if you prefer not to spend that much on a hotel then the rates you quoted at NYNY and at the MGM Grand don't seem that bad relative to rates i'm seeing (you can also try Monte Carlo if this property is acceptable as it is usually cheaper than either of the previous two)... as well as our Las Vegas Checker.Lastly, the hotel direct rates are usually fully refundable if canceled at least 48 hours before check-in dates (always double check during the checkout process), so you could book these as a back-up while you continue bid for something better at the 5* level on PRICELINE in the weeks to come.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. (or our MGM links as found in the Support Page if you decide to book direct)Let us know your thoughts and/or how you decide to move forward and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Obsideon Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 True, which is why I was already bidding over the amount of Trump. Trump was available for $169 and my highest bid for a 5* was $174.Sorry for being picky but if possible I would prefer not to directly book Vdara either, it's not high on my preferred list due to lack of casino and I'm still paying $185/night for it.Ok so TI is in Strip North zone and Tropicana is in Strip South zone? What zone is Flamingo in?I realize with PriceLine I won't have that many available options, perhaps I will try to start bidding 4* and accept that fact that I could possibly end up at TI or Tropicana.What price bid should I start at and which ones would be the "dummy" zones I can add to re-bid while staying directly on the strip?Thanks again. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 What zone is Flamingo in?Strip South... but this is 3.5* rated by PRICELINEWhat price bid should I start at...What is your maximum bid for this stay?...and which ones would be the "dummy" zones I can add to re-bid...You need to know how to determine these on your own as they can change at any time and therefore need to be checked before each bidding cycle to make sure that nothing has changed since you last checked. At the 4* level in Vegas you have FOUR re-bid zone (NOTE: Summerlin is NOT one of them). See Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and confirm your re-bid zones with the board, or if you read the previous thread and are confused, just post back and we'll revise accordingly.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
Obsideon Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 So if the Re-bidding zone I check has the highest of 3.5*, then if I only bid on 4* then it won't be affected right? Because I notice NW Las Vegas and Nellis both have 3.5* available.My maximum bid, I'm hoping to keep it under $100 for Monte Carlo or NY but if I can get the higher ups like Planet Hollywood, Mirage, Caesars and maybe even Paris I don't mind going up to $120 or so. I guess it depends on the value I save on each hotel.I don't understand what you mean by:(NOTE: Summerlin is NOT one of them)Does that mean I should not have Summerlin checked as a re-bid zone even though it only shows the highest star hotel to be 3.5 there?I guess common logic would mean that I should still avoid "Las Vegas Strip Vicinity North - Condo" so I don't end up winning Trump heh... Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 So if the Re-bidding zone I check has the highest of 3.5*, then if I only bid on 4* then it won't be affected right? Because I notice NW Las Vegas and Nellis both have 3.5* available.Correct, except as noted below regarding Summerlin.Does that mean I should not have Summerlin checked as a re-bid zone even though it only shows the highest star hotel to be 3.5 there?You DON'T want to select Summerlin because they do have hotels rated higher than 3.5*. At the PRICELINE page look below the 1 star in the list and you'll see the 'Resort' category... Summerln does not have 4* hotels, but they DO have Resorts, so you don't want to include Summerlin as your 4* bid could be upgraded to a Resort level property. Does that make sense?I guess common logic would mean that I should still avoid "Las Vegas Strip Vicinity North - Condo" so I don't end up winning TrumpCorrect, stick with your 'true' re-bid zones.My maximum bid, I'm hoping to keep it under $100 for Monte Carlo or NY but if I can get the higher ups like Planet Hollywood, Mirage, Caesars and maybe even Paris I don't mind going up to $120 or so. I guess it depends on the value I save on each hotel.As you won't know which hotel you will receive when you place your bid, you need to determine your maximum bid based upon the things that are you do know... the minimum star rating you select and the zone(s) you choose to bid. Let us know which zone(s) you're willing to accept and your maximum bid and we'll take it from there.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
Obsideon Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Oh I completely understand what you mean by Summerlin now thanks for clarifying.I am currently going to be looking for a minimum star rating of 4.I will only want to stay at either Las Vegas Strip North or Las Vegas Strip Vicinity South as those are the only zones on the strip.I would prefer to keep my maximum bid at $100.Another question though, does bidding higher right off the bat give me a better chance of winning a nicer hotel?For a rough example, if I throw a bid out for 4* for $250 would I have a higher chance of landing, let's say Caesar's Palace over Monte Carlo? Simply because Monte Carlo list price is only $120, or would I have equal (or higher chance) to still win Monte Carlo and thus end up getting ripped off paying $250 for a $120 hotel when I was hoping to win Caesar's Palace which is listed at $279.Hope that makes sense. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am currently going to be looking for a minimum star rating of 4.I will only want to stay at either Las Vegas Strip North or Las Vegas Strip Vicinity South as those are the only zones on the strip.I would prefer to keep my maximum bid at $100.You do understand though that your 4* bid could be upgraded to a higher rated hotel... so for example, your 4* bid in the Strip South could be upgraded to the Vdara, Aria, etc. While i don't think $100 will be enough for these properties, this is a possibility, so want to make sure you're ok with these properties at these prices should you be upgraded.Another question though, does bidding higher right off the bat give me a better chance of winning a nicer hotel?No, see this thread for a more indepth discussion: Don't Bid Higher for a Better HotelTo confirm moving forward, you want to bid for a 4* (or better) hotel in the Strip North and Strip South zones with a maximum bid of $100. Please confirm this is correct, or let us know any changes in your game plan, and we'll suggest a strategy to follow.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
Obsideon Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes I do understand that there is still a possibility to win the 5* hotels in the specificied areas and I am fine with that, I hope I can land one but I think it's unlikely hehe...Yes I can comfirm that I want to bid for a 4* (or better) hotel in the Strip North and Strip South zones with a maximum bid of $100.Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 When bidding 4* in Las Vegas you have FOUR re-bid zones.(NOTE: Summerlin is NOT one of them) 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* Strip South...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $88, if reected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Strip North...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $88, if reected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Strip South and Strip North...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100Any questions 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 Link to comment
Obsideon Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Using your suggestion I was able to WIN Monte Carlo for $98! List price is $120, thank you so much thereuare!Only 18% off but for EDC weekend I think the win was great! Saved myself $66 for other stuff ;)Cheers!~ D Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you were able to get some savings for this busy time in Vegas and are pleased with the results.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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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