Kgauger30 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Can you let me know what hotels these maybe?? I hope I do this right :)Sea World- Int Drive- Conv Center Compare $179 $79/night4* Guest rating 8Guaranteed Amenities:Indoor or Outdoor PoolRestaurantBusiness CenterFitness CenterDowntown disney Compare at $133 $89/night3.5* guest rating 8Free InternetIndoor or Outdoor PoolFree ParkingThanks!! :) Link to comment
Kgauger30 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Stay is for one night this Saturday 2/2 Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 With so many hotels in the area and the PRICELINE EXPRESS deals being such a new product it's hard to see with any degree of certainty, but my guess for the 4* would be the Westin Imagine or the Renaissance Orlando At Seaworld.For the 3.5* property are there also Restaurant and Fitness amenities in addition to those you listed 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 Link to comment
Kgauger30 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hi there!! Yes there is, they must have gotten cut off in my cut and paste. Sorry about that!! Do you think I could get a better deal doing a name my own price? Since it is just for one night ? Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 You can usually do a little better by bidding then you can with PRICELINE EXPRESS and/or HOTWIRE.If you want to try bidding, which zone(s) and star level do you want to try for... and what would be your maximum bid?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 Link to comment
Kgauger30 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I would like to stay under $80 would like a 4* or 3.5* I just don't want to get stuck in a motel.Sorry, I forgot the zone, anywhere within 10-15 mins of Disney.. So Any of the Disney areas, or the Sea World area would be fine as well. That isn't that far either. I wish I could bid and pick because I would pick the Residence Inn.. LOVE IT! Link to comment
dogbert75 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'm going to post my win for this weekend in a couple of minutes, but I just won the doubletree sea world for 45 a night before taxes- saturday to Monday - bidding with priceline. They also have shuttles to sea world and Disney. Only downside is they do tack on an extra 15 a night for parking. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Kgauger30,To avoid any confusion, please go to PRICELINE using the search box on the top right of this page and let us know which zones, by PRICELINE name, you're willing to accept.Also, are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* in that you want to first bid up to your limit for a 4* and then if rejected try for a 3.5*... OR is lowest price the ultimate objective and the last expensive 3.5* or better for this trip is what you're after?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 Link to comment
Kgauger30 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 You got it, let's see if I can answer everything this time without hitting add first.. LOL!!!!Areas:2-Disney Maingate3-Downtown Disney-Lake Buena Vista11- Sea World-Int Drive-Convention centerI would pay more for a 4, but I don't want to pay more than $80 for this one night. We won't be there that long and it will be mainly to sleep :) I would LOVE to be around $50, but I don't know if I can get that or not. Link to comment
Kgauger30 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I'm going to post my win for this weekend in a couple of minutes, but I just won the doubletree sea world for 45 a night before taxes- saturday to Monday - bidding with priceline. They also have shuttles to sea world and Disney. Only downside is they do tack on an extra 15 a night for parking.Thanks for letting me know!!! :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I would pay more for a 4, but I don't want to pay more than $80 for this one nightSo to confirm... try for a 4* up to $80, if that is rejected start over at a lower amount for a 3.5*. If correct...When bidding 4* in Orlando you have TEN re-bid zones... when bidding 3.5* you have FIVE 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.Select 4* LBV and SW...Bid $40, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $43, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $45, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Maingate...Bid $40, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $43, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $45, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* LBV and SW and Maingate...Bid $55, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $63, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $68, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $73, if rejeted add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80I do think you have a good shot at a 4* with the about $80 limit, but if rejected just post back and we'll revise with a strategy for a 3.5*.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Kgauger30 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 THANK YOU!! I got the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista for $68/night. 4* on Disney Property. Thank you again!! Now I need help with spring break! I will update that thread :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you scored a great deal at this property and are happy with the results.Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
dogbert75 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Cool beans on the win... Make sure to post what you think of the hotel. We have passed it many times and wondered how it is today there and what other fees they stick on. Weather is supposed to be a little cooler this weekend, so it should be comfortable for walking around. Link to comment
Kgauger30 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I will let you know. After we won, we found out they tag on a $22 resort fee and $13 parking which I am NOT happy about. I think PRICELINE should have that figured into the hotel price. Now I am over what I wanted to pay by $35 AND they charge for wifi.. So I will let you know. Oh and it is double beds not queen. Oh well, live and learn right? Oh and the weather here.. is PERFECT! I only live an hour and 10 mins from Disney, but I didn't want to drive back and forth for the weekend. :) Link to comment
AaronJB Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Sorry to hear about the resort fee and parking - unfortunately, both are seen commonly in Orlando. Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
Kgauger30 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I noticed that. I usually stay at places that do not have one. It would be nice if they would include breakfast or at least free wifi when they have a resort fee, and I totally disagree with the parking fee! Link to comment
Kgauger30 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Ok, so the resort of OK... The parking that you have to pay $13 for is TERRIBLE! When we got back that night, we had to park over 1/4 mile from the closest entrance just to get in. Horrible especially since you have to pay for it. Has alot to do with the fact Bennihanas is in the hotel. When we got there and checked in, our TV didn't work, they sent someone up to fix it, but I got to see all of the dust that was around and not cleaned. I wasn't that impressed to be honest. The pool (it was cold we didn't use it)wasn't what I would think a 4* resort would have. Just basic really. The exercise room was nice, and all the staff were very nice. Resort fees totalled $38.48 additional which if I would have known I would have gone with a 3.5 star hotel instead. It drove up my price alot more than I wanted to pay..Plus side the beds were comfortable but only Doubles. They didn't have king sizes available.But you could get a roll away bed for $12 more dollars... NOPE!Live and learn, and I did.. Will watch what I do for Orlando hotels and make sure my bids are at least $25 less than what I want them to be!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Sorry to hear this property didn't live up to your expectations of a 'full class Resort'... hopefully your future wins will be more to your liking.Two things to keep in mind for future bidding:1) even those guests there paying 'rack rate' have to pay the resort and/or parking fees2) when you select a star rating on PRICELINE it is the minimum that you are willing to accept, so even if you bid 3.5* your bid could be upgraded to a 4* or Resort class property. As well, we have seen resort fees at all star levels, not just the higher ones... i even think there is a Travelodge that i had read about in some area that charges a resort fee.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 Link to comment
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