Shakella W Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 If someone could help me I would very much appreciate it. Im having a issue with hotel prices for 3/30-4/1. I stayed at the Cosmo and LOVEd it and not I want to stay somewhere just as nice or better! When bidding on hotels im not sure the break down for the hotel type im looking for.If someone could tell the hotel break down so I get the type of hotel im looking for when bidding on hotwire or priceline. Also ANY helpful tips would be GREAT!!! Thanks so much!!
thereuare Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!If you haven't yet, please start by reading your messages.You likely want a 5* hotel but, let us know your maximum budget (per nite before taxes and fees) and we'll have a look at your trip above.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
Shakella W Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Posted March 4, 2012 Thanks so much! I would like to stay under $150/night. $100 would be ideal but I will go $150 if needed. Thanks
AaronJB Posted March 5, 2012 Report Posted March 5, 2012 Please read this thread if you have never used either service: I've Never used Priceline or HotwireThere is no way to ensure a specific hotel when using PRICELINE; if you select 5* Strip South (for example), you have to be willing to accept any 5* in that zone. One can make an educated guess on HOTWIRE as to which hotels are showing, but only one hotel shows for each set for date/s in each zone at each star rating, and the hotel showing may not be one of interest.Are you interested in both Strip South and Strip North at the 5* level?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Shakella W Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Posted March 5, 2012 Here are the amenities- 5-star Hotel in Las Vegas Strip - NorthThis Hotel features the following amenities:Spa Services, Resort, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center , Pool(s), Restaurant(s) , High-Speed Internet Access and Kitchenette The price was $269 and the bidding price was $145/nightwith Resort fees of $20 per night. When searching I checked Las Vegas Strip north and South with 5* but this is the only hotel that came up.Recommended:In 90% of Hotwire customer reviews.What hotel could this be? Thanks
Shakella W Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Posted March 5, 2012 I am new to the thread-Yes. I have used priceline on a flight before.Im willing to do North and South. Just 5* hotels. I looked over a list of 5* hotels for priceline and hotwire and im still a bit confused.
thereuare Posted March 5, 2012 Report Posted March 5, 2012 Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.The property above is a match for the Trump so that would be my best guess for this one.What is is that you're confused about?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Shakella W Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Posted March 6, 2012 Thank you. I guess im confused on the whole thing but its ok. I need to get a hotel on the other side by Aria and The Cosmo. Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.The property above is a match for the Trump so that would be my best guess for this one.What is is that you're confused about?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.
Shakella W Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Posted March 6, 2012 Once again Im new so I apologize if I forget the rules- I'm still learning. Im leaning toward the Cosmo, Aria or Vadara as far as 5* hotels on the LV South Strip. Please tell me if Im thinking correct as far as the hotels and area. Thanks! ( I plan on booking tomorrow so any help is appreciated and I will use the links on the page)
thereuare Posted March 6, 2012 Report Posted March 6, 2012 Im leaning toward the Cosmo, Aria or Vadara...There is no way to ensure a specific hotel when using PRICELINE...You need to think in terms of star rating and zone(s) that you want... not in terms of specific hotels. While the hotels you mention are 5* rated and in the Strip South zone, you could receive any 5* hotel in the zone(s) that you select.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
Shakella W Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks for all your help. I tried bidding and rebidding up to $169 and to no avail the offers weren't accepted. I added zone's and still nothing, not even a counter offer. Thanks. I may try hotwire.You need to think in terms of star rating and zone(s) that you want... not in terms of specific hotels. While the hotels you mention are 5* rated and in the Strip South zone, you could receive any 5* hotel in the zone(s) that you select.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.
AaronJB Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 Please let us know the details (zone, star rating, full set of amenities) if you would like help with HOTWIRE listings showing for your dates.Thank you for keeping us updated and for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Shakella W Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Posted March 7, 2012 Using the HOTWIRE links on your page I came up with this. Need some help iding which hotel it might be. 5* hotel-Las Vegas Strip - North area hotel5-star Hotel in Las Vegas Strip - NorthThis Hotel features the following amenities:Spa Services Resort Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) High-Speed Internet Access Kitchenette
Shakella W Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks for being patient with me. Im looking for 5* on the north or south area. Spa Services, resort, smoke free rooms, fitness center. pool, restaurant, Internet. Dates are 3/30-4/1 2 adults. Thanks again
AaronJB Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 The Trump has been seen with this amenity set previously, so that would be my guess.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Shakella W Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Posted March 8, 2012 USed the HOTWIRE link on the page and gave it a go. Got the trump for 3/29-4/1 for $136 and Im not a happy camper. Was really hoping for something else. Only issue is I now found it cheaper on another site so Im SUPER upset now. Hopefully I have a good weekend.
thereuare Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 This was the hotel guessed so i'm not sure what else you may have been expecting.If the rate you found elsewhere is a rate generally available to the public (no AAA membership required, senior rate, etc) and the room rate is less than the $136/nite room rate for your own purchase, HOTWIRE does have a 'Best Rate Guarantee' that you can apply for, but it needs to be claimed within 48 hours of your original booking so not something you should sit on.If you purchase the refund let us know how it goes.Thank you for sharing your results and using the HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchase.Enjoy your stay... hope it's better than you expect. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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