Priceline Hotel: 4* Aruba Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino

[FrazierGA]

I began with your Priceline.com link,

 

For several days I have bid on a 4-star hotel in Aruba, starting at $95.  Since there is only one zone in Aruba, there are no rebid zones.  However, I noticed that no 3.5-star hotels were listed in your list of hotels won, so I decided to take a chance and add a 3.5-star level each day.  That way, I could get  a second bid in each day.  I realized that I was taking a chance but was willing to do that.  My first bid today of $125 for a 4-star hotel was rejected, but I was told that I could rebid immediately if I increased my bid by $21.  I declined but added the 3.5-star level and increased my bid to $130.  That bid was accepted (my 3.5-star bid having been ungraded to 4-star).  I was really hoping to get the Marriott, since that is what several other bidders had gotten recently.  However, i am not too disappointed in getting the Renaissance.  The rate on the hotel's website is $206/night.

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

 

Nice deal for this property and glad you are satisfied with the win. 

 

If selecting 3.5*, you do risk getting a 3.5*. The hotel lists only include what has been reported to the board - if you can select a zone and star rating, you can potentially win a hotel there.

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.