Priceline Hotel: 4* Las Vegas (Strip North) Treasure Island

[PrivatePyle]

Dates: 5/12 - 5/14.

We are a group of 4 people, I am not sure if they honor 2 double bed requests on priceline bookings. If not, I m OK to book 2 separate rooms too.

I am OK with any of the properties between the MGM Grand and the Wynn on the strip.

My budget is around $100. Based on the recent wins, I think my best chance is either the Wynn or the Aria.

I haven't started bidding yet. Need suggestions. I don't want any of the properties which are off the strip. Also need inputs on the re-bidding strategy since I don't have a lot of time with me.

[PrivatePyle]

Seems like I won't get a 5* in that price range because one of my nights is a *Saturday*.

I can go for a 4* too. Please help me bid.

[AaronJB]

PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy/1 bed. 2 beds can be requested with the hotel, but the hotel can say no or charge an upgrade fee. There have been a number of reports of hotels charging for two beds in Vegas, especially at the 4/5* level. HOTWIRE may be a better choice, because you can indicate four people, which ensures some sort of bedding for the entire party. If you don't mind risking one bed or the possibility of being charged extra, PRICELINE is usually cheaper.

In terms of acceptable properties, is staying anywhere within the North/South Strip zones acceptable?

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[thereuare]

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

... and please click each of the links above before replying.

Thanks.

[PrivatePyle]

Thanks I just clicked on those links.

Yes, anywhere between MGM and Wynn is fine with me. I will probably book 2 rooms. Either 4* or 5*

[thereuare]

When bidding 4* in Las Vegas you have FOUR re-bid zones. 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. (NOTE: Summerlin is not one of them.

Select 4 Strip North...

Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4 Strip South...

Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4 Strip North and Strip South...

Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $68

Any 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.

[PrivatePyle]

Thank you for the details. One last question before I click on the PRICELINE link on the forum to start bidding: I m there for 3 nights actually and I was thinking to stay close to the airport on the night of 14th since we have a 7 am flight. But seems like the rates near the airport are more than the ones on the strip. Do I stand a chance of < $40 rates on that night for a room near LAS? If yes, I ll start a separate thread for that.

[PrivatePyle]

Or I ll just extend this to 3 nights.

[thereuare]

Not sure what star rating you're looking to bid in the Airport area, but sub-$40 for something 'decent' (3* and above?) does not seem likely at the moment. As well, if you go to our Priceline Maps and enter Las Vegas, you can see that the typical range in the Airport zone starts at $40+, so i don't think under $40 is likely (regardless of the dates, although i did look into them for the nite you're referencing above)

As well, not sure if you've been to Vegas before, but the Strip is very close to the Airport so changing hotels may not save you that much time in the morning (in addition to wasting time checking-out of your current hotel and moving to the airport). I'd see some value in changing hotels if there was significant savings OR other benefit, but changing hotels also 'removes' you from the better strip location your last nite in Vegas.

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

[PrivatePyle]

Dates: Sun - Tue: 5/13 - 5/15. Both are Las Vegas Strip - North area hotel

1. $97/night. ($184 other sites)

Amenities:

Resorts offer a complete destination experience. Facilities generally include a spa or fitness center, one or more swimming pools, and superior dining options. Depending on location, recreational activities may include water sports, golf, tennis or skiing. Coastal resorts usually boast ocean views or beachfront access. Note: A resort fee may be charged.

Free Parking

&lt;amenity names only please... not descriptions&gt;

Casino

Property offers a full-service casino accessible from the lobby.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Golf Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies.

Spa Services

Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.

2. $82 ($135 other sites)

Amenities:

Resort

Resorts offer a complete destination experience. Facilities generally include a spa or fitness center, one or more swimming pools, and superior dining options. Depending on location, recreational activities may include water sports, golf, tennis or skiing. Coastal resorts usually boast ocean views or beachfront access. Note: A resort fee may be charged.

Free Parking

&lt;amenity names only please... not descriptions&gt;

Casino

Property offers a full-service casino accessible from the lobby.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Golf Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies.

Spa Services

Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.

[PrivatePyle]

Thanks, makes sense. I have split my stay in to two. Saturday night, where I d settle for something cheap (3*+ I ll post a separate thread for). On this stay, I d reduce it to two nights, 5/12 - 5/14 and will bid for 5* first. I saw a couple of <100$ rates on HotWire for this stay and I have posted a thread on the HotWire forum. Based on that, I d start bidding for Priceline using the link on this forum

[thereuare]

I'm not following a few things:

1) for the HOTWIRE hotels above, what is the star rating of each? HOTWIRE only shows one hotel per zone per star rating, so not sure what the star rating is of each. Also, please post the amenity names only (and not the descriptions) as it will make your post easier to read

2) is your next move to bid on PRICELINE? If so, why not try that first, then if rejected take a look at what HOTWIRE is offering?

3) please use the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board each time you access the respective sites and before posting

Let us know how you want to proceed and we'll take it from there. (and please click both a priceline and HOTWIRE link above before replying)

Thanks.

[PrivatePyle]

I clicked on the HOTWIRE link on the forum to search again. It did show two 5* hotels on the same area (Las Vegas North Strip). Details are in the post above. Please help me ID those. Resort fee on one of them $82 ($135 other sites)) is $30.00 and the other ($97/night. ($184 other sites)) is $25.00.

The reason I would want to ID them was because if one of those is my preferred choice (Venetian / Palazzo / Wynn). I would not worry about bidding on Priceline, since I won't be sure what will I get.

Yes, I did click on the PRICELINE link too.

[thereuare]

Please post only the amenity names (and not the descriptions) as you can see how much easier it is to read and helps minimize the chance that we'll miss an amenity when researching your trip.

Dates: Sun - Tue: 5/13 - 5/15. Both are Las Vegas Strip - North area hotel

1. $97/night. ($184 other sites)

Amenities:

Resort

Free Parking

Casino

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Spa Services

2. $82 ($135 other sites)

Amenities:

Resort

Free Parking

Casino

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Spa Services

It did show two 5* hotels on the same area (Las Vegas North Strip).

Wouldn't have been... i'm not seeing either of these when searching 5/13-5/15... is it possible you were searching 5/12-5/15?? If so, i'm seeing something similar to the $82/nite property but in the Strip SOUTH zone... and the other 5* property is in the Strip NORTH zone but also has a Smoke Free amenity listed.

Please confirm if either/both of these are currently showing on a current HOTWIRE search and if so, please clarify the dates you're searching. Also, are you searching for more than one room and/or more something other than the default 2adults/0children?

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

[PrivatePyle]

Thanks. I clicked the HOTWIRE link about to search and they still show up, but you are right. One of them is South area. Search is for 5/13 - 5/15 with all the defaults. I have copied the results and pasted here.

Las Vegas Strip - South area hotel

$184 other sites*

$97.00

per room, per night

5-star Hotel in Las Vegas Strip - South

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Resort

Free Parking

Casino

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Spa Services

Resort fee $25 a night

Las Vegas Strip - North area hotel

Super savings†

$135 other sites*

$82.00

per room, per night

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Spa Services

Resort

Free Parking

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Tennis Nearby

Kitchenette

Resort fee about $30 a night

[thereuare]

The Strip South property is a match for the Aria while best guess for the Strip North is the Trump.

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

Let us know whatever you decide to do for this stay or if we can be of further help.

[PrivatePyle]

Thanks!

I used the PRICELINE links to start bidding. I started with 73 and went all the way to 85 just focussing on strip North by adding several rebid zones. No success yet. Not sure what we will do just yet. The normal prices for 4* on the ones we like (MGM for example) are around the 80 range too. So may end up booking those directly on PRICELINE..

[thereuare]

Was your $85 bid for a 5* or 4* property?

Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way.

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

[PrivatePyle]

5*. I am a little hesitant to bid on 4* because we do not want to stay on something like Monte Carlo.

Waiting for 24 hours to pass by. Will bid only for Strip North (targetting the *reported* properties Palazzo/Wynn/Venetian). If this does not work out will book any of our favorite 4* on the strip, directly.

Thanks for all the help.

[thereuare]

If your 5* bidding fails you may be able to 'safely' bid at the 4* level in the Strip North zone.

If you do decide to book direct please check for and use the links in our Support Page whenever possible (we have links to most of the MGM Grand owned properties... as well you can use our Las Vegas Checker for researching hotel direct rates)

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

Good luck and let us know what you ultimately end up doing for this trip or if we can be of further help along the way.

[PrivatePyle]

Used the PRICELINE link and went up to $96 today for the same 5* bid. Unsuccessful, will probably book something using your Support Page as a back up and keep trying for the 5*. I might not win for a 2 digit per night rate I think.

Btw, I won Palace Station Hotel for the Saturday night. I neither wanted to stay on the strip nor too far away from it on Sat'day night, so that worked. Sweet deal at $47 but not too thrilled about the $15 resort fee :-(

[thereuare]

Btw, I won Palace Station Hotel for the Saturday night.

Can you please add this win to the board as a NEW TOPIC so that the information so that others can benefit from the information and know of your win when searching the topic titles on the board, in the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins, and our Priceline Maps.

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board..

[PrivatePyle]

I won Treasure Island for $50 (2 rooms) for the dates: 5/13-5/15. Thats exactly the property we wanted. Super excited.

Did not get a 5* for the dates (I went up to $95)

I used the PRICELINE link multiple times for my searches. Thanks for all the help.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you received the hotel you were hoping for any are pleased with the results.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.