Hotwire Hotel: 4* Las Vegas (Strip South) Luxor

[Smitty00]

Hello!

I have been reading this forum for a week or so and would like to ask some of the "Priceline vetrans" what my expectations should be for a 4* in the areas listed; Las Vegas Strip North, Las Vegas Strip Vicinity South? attached are my previous bids;

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10/12/2012 10/14/2012 Boulder Strip, Las Vegas Strip North, Las Vegas Strip Vicinity South $88

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10/12/2012 10/14/2012 Las Vegas Strip North, Las Vegas Strip Vicinity South $86

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10/12/2012 10/14/2012 Las Vegas Strip Vicinity South $78

FYI~ I am in charge of getting the rooms for my buddies 40th B-day bash from 10-12 thru 10-15. (3 rooms) Max i am willing to pay would be $92

Thank you,

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

If you haven't yet, please start by reading your messages.

At current rates i'm not sure if $92 will be enough for a 4* hotel in either of these zones for these nites. To continue your current bidding:

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 and Strip South...

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 $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $92

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.

[Smitty00]

Thank you for the response!

I have used priceline for about 4-5 years religiously and have always had great luck with Hotel & rental car rates. My general strategy (before I found this forum) is to look at Hotwire for their cheapest rate and then reduce that by about $25 a night (for a Hotel) & $8-$10 a day (on cars) thru priceline and have done quite well with this strategy. I have noticed a 4* on the strip thru Hotwire for a rate of $107 a night for my dates requested. I have also noticed that I get better deals within 2 weeks of arrival on both Hotels & cars.

P.S. I was rejected again this morning for $92 a night. I will keep you updated.

Thanks!

[AaronJB]

Thank you for keeping us updated and let us know if you have any questions. While waiting until the last minute does result in better deals at times, the opposite can occur if there's something going on on the date/s of travel, it's a busy period or other factors.

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

[Smitty00]

Update, 5 attempts again this morning starting @ $88 a night, I went all the way up to $98 (a little more than I am willing to spend, but getting close to departure) and rejected.

Should I try and book for all 3 nights at once or just 2 nights and add a day? Also, is it harder to get a deal booking 3 rooms instead of 1? (I generally am only booking 1)

Thanks,

[thereuare]

Should I try and book for all 3 nights at once or just 2 nights and add a day?

I don't think this would work since there is only one 'cheap' nite (Sunday nite) so by trying to add a nite you'll end up overpaying for the extra nite (if you purchase Friday+Saturday and then try and add Sunday at the additional nite)... OR if you purchase Saturday and Sunday and then try to add Friday nite (hoping that PRICELINE gives you a counter-offer on adding the additional nite sine it will almost certainly cost more then your Saturday+Sunday nite bid) there is a very good chance you'll land a different hotel for Friday nite. Sorry if this is confusing but it's a little technical the way PRICELINE works, but suffice it to say i don't think it's a good idea unless you are willing to change hotels, at which point i would just do a 'normal' SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID (but this also raises the question if you'll save enough vs. simply buying the three nites together... for $5-$10/per person per nite it may not be worth packing up and changing hotels... you could get a 4* hotel for the complete stay for $115/nite so i would use that as your 'benchmark')

Also, is it harder to get a deal booking 3 rooms instead of 1?

It can be but i think the issue here is the rage change and that your budget is simply not enough for these three nites.

Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there.

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

[Smitty00]

Thanks again for the response to me email! I will start bidding the full 3 night stay instead of 2 nights then.

I have noticed on Hotwire that I can get a 4* (North strip area & South Strip) for $115 a night for my requested dates. I would assume that I could get a 4* for at least $8-$10 cheaper a night thru Priceline? I will keep you updated on my results.

Thanks again,

[Smitty00]

Update, tried again starting @ $88 a night and up to $96 a night for Oct. 12-15 and rejected. I will continue to be persistent on my bidding and see what happens.

Thanks,

[thereuare]

I would assume that I could get a 4* for at least $8-$10 cheaper a night thru Priceline?

Usually/likely... but sometimes when there is a major rate change PRICELINE is not as good as averaging the multiple rates as HOTWIRE, so it's possible that HOTWIRE could be your best deal in such a situation. I would continue bidding up to the HOTWIRE price, but don't be surprised if you ultimately need to pay the HOTWIRE rate.

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

[Smitty00]

Update, Again I bid 5 times this morning (same amounts as yesterday) and the same result. (I think I am wearing them down ha-ha) Anyway, Hotwire price came down to $111.00 per night for a 4* Strip South area Resort/Hotel, so I feel the market might be coming back to me. I will keep you updated.

P.S. Do any of you think that $111.00 is the Monte Carlo? I think that it is.

[thereuare]

IF the HOTWIRE hotel is an option at this point in time please list the amenities associated with it and we'll have a look.

The change in price from $115 to $111 is normal HOTWIRE fluctuation and not likely due to a change in demand/availability.

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

[Smitty00]

OK, Here are the amenities for the Hotet/Resort.

4-star Hotel in The Strip - South

This Hotel features the following 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. 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. Golf Nearby

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

TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock Free Parking

<amenity names only please... not descriptions> Free Internet

<amenity names only please... not descriptions> Accessible path of travel

<amenity names only please... not descriptions> In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible common areas Accessible bathroom

Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet Handicapped parking

<amenity names only please... not descriptions> Roll-in shower

Bathroom has a roll-in shower

[AaronJB]

Please provide the amenities only, without descriptions.

My guess would be Tropicana.

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

[Smitty00]

Sorry, here are the amentities;

4-star Hotel in The Strip - South

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Resort

Casino

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

Golf Nearby

Accessible for the deaf

Free Parking

Free Internet

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible bathroom

Handicapped parking

Roll-in shower

[Smitty00]

Update,

Tried same strategy again today, (starting bid $88 ending bid $94) same results. (denied) However, I know I am close as they sent me an offer to up my bid by $26 a night and it would be accepted. In the past I have just re-bid and raised my bid by $2-5 and landed the deal.

With my departure 2 weeks from today I feel confident that I will stay within my budget of $88 to $94 a night.

[thereuare]

At what bid price did you receive the counter-offer?

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

[Smitty00]

At $92 a night.

[Smitty00]

Update, Tried again starting @ $88 up to $95 Denied.

(was again offered to up my bid by $29 dollars a night @ $95 and I choose not to and will re-bid tomorrow)

[thereuare]

The 'right price' at the moment is somewhere between $96-$118 so you would need a rate drop to be successful in the $88-$94 range you anticipate.. entirely possible in Vegas, but also possible it moves in the other direct.

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

Good luck on the next round of bidding.

[Romelle]

Are you keeping an eye on the rates right on the hotel web sites? Sometimes they have specials lower than one can achieve by bidding. You can link to quite a few of the hotels from "Las Vegas Checker" under the Tools menu above. There are other Las Vegas hotel links on the Support Page.

Romelle

[Smitty00]

Thanks for your advice!

I have still not landed my deal. Tried again yesterday starting @ $89 up to $95 and no deal. However, I feel confident that I will land 1 for less than $100 a night due to the Express deal prices I have seen and when I have bid $94 or more, I receive an offer to increase my bid by $29 and they will accept it.

[Smitty00]

Hello,

I currently have a thread going on the Priceline side for my trip and noticed this deal on Hotwire this morning. Can anyone please help me ID it? Also, I feel I could get this cheaper on Priceline, do you agree? (will have to wait unitl after 1PM eastern though)

Thanks,

4-star Hotel in The Strip - South

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Resort

Casino

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Tennis Nearby

Spa Services

Accessible for the deaf

Free Parking

Free Internet

Accessible path of travel

Accessible bathroom

Handicapped parking

Roll-in shower

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.

On my HOTWIRE search (for 1room/2adults... i'm not sure how many you're searching for since you earlier stated you need more than one room) this is offered at $115/nite. Are you willing to pay this much at this time since you're keeping your bidding and are confident that you'll succeed at less than $100/nite?

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

[Smitty00]

OK, will do! So is the above hotel the Monte Carlo?

Thanks

[thereuare]

How many rooms/adults are you including in your search?

Are you willing to pay $115/nite at this time OR would you continue bidding higher on PRICELINE?

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