Lexstar Posted September 5, 2005 Report Posted September 5, 2005 Hello All,Have some time so I was testing the waters on South Beach and Miami Beach. I need two rooms for just one night and that may be the problem. You might have more success if requesting multiple nights.Based on others past success and my budget I started at 4*, $70.00, South Beach... DeclinedAdded Miami Beach 4*at $71.00....DeclinedAdded Biscayne and dropped to 3* $65.00.... DeclinedCould have kept trying with North Miami Beach but want to wait to see other posts. I really want South Beach at 3 star or above. I ((will !!!)) find a bargain....I will keep you posted...and keep trying.Happy Travels,Lexstar :)
thereuare Posted September 5, 2005 Report Posted September 5, 2005 Also look at EasyClickTravel and Quikbook.Keep us updated. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
shand32783 Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 We won over 13 bids for $50 at the Radisson Miami Downtown for that same date. If DT Miami is a place you want to bid also, you can probably win for that amount. We tried all denominations up to $50 before it was accepted.Shane
thereuare Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 shand32783,Welcome to BetterBidding!Please post the details of your win as a NEW TOPIC so others scanning the forum will be albe to see the details of your win in the topic titles. Somebody looking for Miami Downtown is not going ot know to look in this thread to find your winning bid info.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Lexstar Posted September 14, 2005 Author Report Posted September 14, 2005 Dear Value Hunters,I had posted earlier and was originally looking for 4-3 star South Beach location. The children really wanted a pool. We were coming off a cruise and wanted to have our last evening be a positive experience. I noticed many South Beach hotels did not have a pools. We regrouped and changed our search to include Miami Beach in the category of a Resort.Started Bidding with Resort, South Beach at $91.00, 2 Rooms, 1 Night. Declined.2nd Bid Resort, South Beach and Miami Beach at $95.00, 2 Rooms, 1 Night. Declined.Was given free rebid offer if I raised my bid $22.00. I knew that a Miami Beach Resort was being offered on Hotwire for $123.00. This offer would have made my bid $117.00. I declined and tried a free rebid by adding Deland. Deland only has 1,2 & 3 *star hotels. 3rd Bid Resort, South Beach, Miami Beach, Deland at $105.00, I noticed that in the past a Resort was offered for October dates I believe, at $105.00 .My offer of $105.00 was accepted. I was a little surprised to see that this Resorts stars range between 3 1/2 and 4. Silly me, I just assumed that a resort was 4 or better...oh well! The cheapest rate I could have booked this hotel for was $269.00 per room. The most current reviews appear to be very good. Parking is $23.00 per reviews, not so good. I think we will be pleased. If anyone knows if a bus that runs from Eden Roc to South Beach let me know. If you know of a less expensive place to park close to the hotel, let me know also.Overall Pleased! If it were up to me...I am a risk taker...I would have waited till the last minute to catch last minute deals. My husband the conservative was afraid we would end up with nothing because of the holiday weekend. He had a point!Offer 105.002 rooms1 NightSubtotal $210.00Tax/Fees $37.88Total Charges $247.88Happy Travels,Lexstar
thereuare Posted September 14, 2005 Report Posted September 14, 2005 What hotel did you win... the Eden Roc? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Lexstar Posted September 17, 2005 Author Report Posted September 17, 2005 I'm Sorry...Yes it was the Eden Roc Resort. Thank you for catching that... the most important fact left out... silly me! :)
Lexstar Posted September 17, 2005 Author Report Posted September 17, 2005 I posted this as a follow up to an earlier message, but added as new topic so it would be easier to find. Successful bidding for the Eden Roc Resort in Miami Beach, FL 11/26/05 1 Night, 2 Rooms Saturday.Started Bidding with Resort, South Beach at $91.00, 2 Rooms, 1 Night. Declined.2nd Bid Resort, South Beach and Miami Beach at $95.00, 2 Rooms, 1 Night. Declined.Was given free rebid offer if I raised my bid $22.00. I knew that a Miami Beach Resort was being offered on Hotwire for $123.00. This offer would have made my bid $117.00. I declined and tried a free rebid by adding Deland. Deland only has 1,2 & 3 *star hotels. 3rd Bid Resort, South Beach, Miami Beach, Deland at $105.00, I noticed that in the past a Resort was offered for October dates I believe, at $105.00 .My offer of $105.00 was accepted. The rating for this hotel ranges from 3 1/2* to 4*. The cheapest rate I could have booked for this hotel was $269.00 per room. The most current reviews appear to be very good. Parking is $23.00.If anyone has any information on buses from this location to South Beach or cheaper parking please let me know. Happy Travels :)
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