Heather MB Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 I’ve been checking the bids on here but thought it was too early to bid for Labor Day weekend. When Priceline emailed me with a $7 bonus cash 24 hour sale I figured I would give it a try. I’m not sure if it’s a marketing scheme or if it actually dos save you money but I decided to give it a try anyway. I have been bidding here and there over the past few weeks but did not go over $85. I did the same thing here until I saw that someone had a win at the end of August for $91 so I knew I was close. I bid $93 and won The Westgate. (Priceline added and paid the extra $7 so technically it was bid at $100)I’m sure if I waited another month or so I would have been able to get a room for a bit cheaper but I ended up getting the Westgate and it is directly across the street from the Civic Theatre which is right where I want to be. I will be attending a musical there that night and will be able to walk across the street. Horton Plaza is also very close. I know this hotel charges extra fees, etc. such as a $15 resort fee and $30 to park. I'll be getting dropped off so I won’t have to pay for parking and I may be able to get the resort fee lifted since their entire pool/fitness center/reason for the resort fee is still under construction.Overall, I'm happy with this hotel. I would have also been happy with the Westin or something else downtown, but the Westgate is extremely convenient and the pictures of the hotel look quaint and lovely. If I had waited until the last minute, I may not have secured this location so in this instance, booking in advance worked out in my favor.
AaronJB Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 Congrats on your success. :)Very nice win for this San Diego property, and glad you are pleased with the result.Please note that you can still use your Bonus Cash along with the board's PRICELINE links as follows...1) click the PRICELINE link on the board2) go to the MY PROFILE >> MY REWARDS link at the top right of their home page3) use the bonus money link in the MY REWARDS section of your profile (not a link from an email) and bid as usualEnjoy your stay.
Heather MB Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Posted July 20, 2012 Thanks! Is there a way to change to post to show $93 and not $937? I dont see a way to delete it and start over or to edit the price.
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