tronic Posted April 2, 2013 Report Posted April 2, 2013 Hey all, looking for a little guidance for an upcoming vacation. Heading to Key West on the 26th for 3 nights. Only interested in resorts and only interested in actual Key West. From my research, it seems that the only resorts Priceline offers in Key West are the Casa Marina and the Hyatt. We're fine with either location but I see that the Hyatt isn't even listed on those dates on the regular side of Priceline so does that mean if we win a Name Your Price, Resort, Key West, that we'll for sure get the Casa Marina or is there a chance the Hyatt might be available for NYP but not the standard side?The Casa Marina and Hyatt can be booked on their respective sites for close to $500 a night, what do you recommend I start bidding at? I don't really want to pay much more than $250/night so if we cant NYP for that we'll probably just book something outside of Priceline. Also, would this be the correct order of bidding: "Key West, Resort Only, Bid 1", "Marathon, Resort Only, Bid 2", Marathon - Key Colony Beach, Resort Only, Bid 3"? I see Islamorda and Key Largo have resorts so I'll stay away from them.Thanks, looking forward to trying out Priceline for the first time because I sure don't want to pay 500/night.
yellowdog Posted April 2, 2013 Report Posted April 2, 2013 Welcome to BetterBidding :) The retail side of PRICELINE is diffrent than the NYOP. You shouldn't look and compare since the retail side use diffrent hotels and zones. So even if you don't see that Hyatt on the retail side can you get it when bidding.Yes, Key West is a tough and expensive zone. I took a quick look at the current prices for your dates and i doubt that $250 will cut it. But please try, it's free and fun :lol: And yes, you got your re-bidding zones correct.Good luck with your bidding and let us know how it goes or just post if you need any further help with your stay.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Yellowdog.PS. Please remember follow-up this thread with whatever you end up doing, even if you chose to book direct, cancel your trip, etc.
tronic Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Posted April 2, 2013 Welcome to BetterBidding :) The retail side of PRICELINE is diffrent than the NYOP. You shouldn't look and compare since the retail side use diffrent hotels and zones. So even if you don't see that Hyatt on the retail side can you get it when bidding.Yes, Key West is a tough and expensive zone. I took a quick look at the current prices for your dates and i doubt that $250 will cut it. But please try, it's free and fun :lol: And yes, you got your re-bidding zones correct.Good luck with your bidding and let us know how it goes or just post if you need any further help with your stay.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Yellowdog.PS. Please remember follow-up this thread with whatever you end up doing, even if you chose to book direct, cancel your trip, etc.thanks will do
tronic Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Posted April 3, 2013 Bid 1: Key West/Resort/4-26 to 4/29/$175 FAILBid 2: Key West-Marathon/Resort/4-26 to 4/29/$200 FAILBid 3: Key West-Marathon-Marathon Beach/Resort/4-26 to 4/29/$225 FAIL
yellowdog Posted April 3, 2013 Report Posted April 3, 2013 Thanx for the update. Sorry to see that you didn't hit anything.Keep us updated and let us know if we can be of further help along the way.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Yellowdog.
tronic Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 Granted i'm new here and to Priceline, but is this something new? Yesterday I was bidding on Resorts and today I go back to rebid and Resorts are gone, being replaced with 4.5* Deluxe-Plus Resorts.
tronic Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 Went to rebid and I see Priceline no longer lists Resorts separately. Was this updated today? The Casa Marina and Hyatt Resorts are now 4* and they added a 4.5* Deluxe Plus rating.
yellowdog Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Yes, this a brand new for PRICELINE, happend today.This new rating don't affect Key West since it's greyed out (no bidding). Like you say, The Casa Marina and Hyatt Resorts are now 4*. The only zone that got the 4.5* Deluxe Plus rating for the moment is Islamorada. So don't use this zone for your Key West bidding. And Key Largo lost it's Resort.Be observant for changes and always double-check your zones before each bidding cycle to make sure that nothing has changed since previously checking.Keep us updated.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Yellowdog.
tronic Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 Ok. But now there are a lot more choices for NYOP, need to do some research to make sure I'm okay with all of them.
AaronJB Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Thank you for keeping us updated and please let us know what you decide/if you have additional questions.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.
tronic Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Posted April 8, 2013 Look at two hot deals:4.5*, $375 - Resort, Pets, Beachfront, Smoke Free, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business, Hi Speed InternetI think this is the Hyatt Regency.4*, $340 - Pets, Beachfront, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business, Hi Speed Internet, Tennis Nearby ("$422 on other sites")I think this is The ReachWhat do you guys think? Thanks
yellowdog Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 tronicPlease keep all posts/questions in the same thread since posts are for the same stay. 4.5*, $375 - Resort, Pets, Beachfront, Smoke Free, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business, Hi Speed InternetI think there may be more amenities associated with this property. If you go back to HOTWIRE and click the SHOW ME button next to this offer (the one with the price in it), then on the next page click the 'See all' link under the amenities, do you see more than what you've posted above?4*, $340 - Pets, Beachfront, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business, Hi Speed Internet, Tennis Nearby I think there may be more amenities associated with this property. If you go back to HOTWIRE and click the SHOW ME button next to this offer (the one with the price in it), then on the next page click the 'See all' link under the amenities, do you see more than what you've posted above?How high have you bid on PRICELINE ?Yellowdog.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.
tronic Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Posted April 10, 2013 An update:Dates: April 26 - 29.Bid 1: Key West, 4*, $200 - FAILBid 2: Key West/Key Largo, 4*, $250 - FAILBid 3: Key West/Key Largo/Marathon, 4*, $300 - FAILBid 4: Key West/Key Largo/Marathon/Marathon Beach, 4*, $350 - WON.Won the Hyatt Resort Key West at $350/night + Tax + Resort Fee = $1254. More than *I want to pay for a weekend, but a good deal considering retail would be $1772. Have to make the SO happy every now and then I suppose.
AaronJB Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Congrats on your success. :)Still not a bad win for this property. Hope the hotel will work out okay for your travel plans.Thank you for letting us know about this new PRICELINE property so that we can update the site's Priceline Hotel List.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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