kittykathy Posted August 7, 2005 Report Posted August 7, 2005 Our first trip to Vegas! Would like to stay at a 5* for dates 11/30 - 12/04. I would appreciate any bidding advice you can offer!I tried PL for a 5* for $99, but was rejected. They told me I could get it for $168/night, but I'm holding out. I see Hotwire has a 5* for $166. Thoughts?KK
thereuare Posted August 8, 2005 Report Posted August 8, 2005 Are you willing to SPLIT THIS BID? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
kittykathy Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Posted August 8, 2005 Not sure if I am willing to Split the Bid. What are the chances that we will have to switch hotels? Isn't it pretty likely that we will get the Venetian? Can you expand on what your thoughts are about splitting the bid? I'm not sure if i totally understand.Thanks!kk
thereuare Posted August 8, 2005 Report Posted August 8, 2005 You have to make two separate purchases... since you dont' choose the specific hotel, there is always a chance that you coudl win two separate properties... or you could be unwilling to bid high enough for the second set of dates in order to receive a 5* property. I don't think the likelihood of that occuring are too great in this instance, but still something that you should be be aware of so that you can make an informed decision.Let us know if it is clearer now and/or if you have enough info to make a decision; then let us know how you want to proceed and we will advise accordingly. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
kittykathy Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Posted August 8, 2005 Okay, thanks...i think i get it now! so, i should place a bid for 11/30 & 12/01 at a lower rate b/c they are weekdays ....and a separate bid for 12/02 & 12/03 at a higher rate b/c they are weekend days?
thereuare Posted August 9, 2005 Report Posted August 9, 2005 Yup, that's the idea... if you want to go that route i would begin by bidding 5* at $99 for 11/30-12/2.If that is successful post back and then we'll take the next step for the balance of your stay (which will likely require a higher bid). Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
kittykathy Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Posted August 30, 2005 Finally....Didnt want to risk splitting the bid. So, I've been bidding quite regularly on Priceline. They rejected bids of $99, $125, $130, $135 and $140....all with the option to "buy it now" for $163. A 5* on Hotwire (presumed to be the Venetian) has continuously been coming up at $161.So today, I bid $150 and it was accepted. I feel I did well as the Venetian's website rate is $199 for those dates & Hotwire is $161. We used our dividend miles for 2 free first class non-stop plane tickets, too! Our first trip to Vegas. Love this site............KK
thereuare Posted August 31, 2005 Report Posted August 31, 2005 Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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