wrharvey21 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 So my wife and I are planning a last minute 4 year anniversary trip, and I found this hotel on PRICELINE EXPRESS deals for $76/night for the dates of July 24 - July 27. It is rated as 4 stars, and it also has a $32.48 resort fee. The guest rating is 7/10. The amenities the hotel is guaranteed to have are free parking, indoor or outdoor pool, restaurant, casino, free internet, and fitness center. The only 2 resorts I believe are possible are SLS and Treasure Island due to the 4 star and strip north criteria. I am thinking that this is Treasure Island because of the $32.48 resort fee. SLS Casino only has a $25 or $29 resort fee. However, I really would not like to stay as far north on the strip as SLS is located, and this will be my first time using Priceline not knowing my hotel before paying. I guess I am just looking for a more seasoned user's opinion as to what hotel this is. Thanks a lot! Edit: I was looking and I think SLS is now charging a $32.48 resort fee as well, which means that this is probably the SLS casino. The regular rate I could book SLS through PRICELINE for on these dates is $88 per night, so this isnt much of a savings. Do you think it would be worth while to do a "name your own price" for 4star north strip and put in a $55 -$60 bid? Thanks again! Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Welcome to BetterBidding... an Happy Anniversary I would agree that the best guess for this PRICELINE EXPRESS offer would be the SLS. If you you're not willing to accept this property then i would not suggest bidding the Strip North zone at all as you could very easily win this one when bidding (unless you bid low enough that receiving the SLS would be worth the price paid) Is the Strip South zone acceptable? What is your maximum budget (per nite before fees/taxes) for this trip? Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
wrharvey21 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I was really wanting to stay around 60$ a night pre tax and fees because the taxes and resort fees add another $40-50 per night. I figured I good do that bidding at SLS since their normal rate for these dates is only $88. I wouldnt mind staying south of the strip. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Did you want to bid only the Strip North zone or also include the South zone? Please confirm and we will suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
wrharvey21 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I don't mind bidding on the south strip Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 So confirm... a 4* hotel in either the Strip North or Strip South zone with a maximum budget of $60/nite? If this is correct you can bid as follows: 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. Select 4* Strip North... Bid $38, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $43, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $48, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Strip South... Bid $38, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $43, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $48, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Strip North and Strip South... Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $60 Any questions feel free to ask. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate 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
wrharvey21 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I read that post in the link you gave me. I'm still not sure about what you mean by add rebid zone and how there are 4 rebid zones for 4star hotels on strip north. What I got from that link you gave me was adding star levels to rebid. Sorry for the confusion. Edit: Do you mean to find the zones that contain hotels only lower than 4 stars and add those? That way it changes the search up, but I'm not eligible to get a hotel from that added area. And there are only 4 of those type zones around las vegas if im reading this right? Link to comment
Romelle Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Yes, your understanding is correct about the rebid zones, and there are 4 at the 4* level. If you are still uncomfortable with the idea, you could post the 4 you believe are the right ones and somebody here will double check for you. One caution - always check the rebid zones JUST before a bidding session. They do change from time to time. Romelle Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 To break it down further, try the following: 1) Use the PRICELINE search box on the upper right of this page, enter your city and dates, and click "GO". 2) List each zone that is offered in this region. 3) Next to each zone list the highest star rating offered in the zone. The way to determine the highest star rating offered in the zone is by selecting the first zone i the list, then scrolling down to see the highest star rating selectable (ie- not greyed out). NEXT UNcheck the selected zone, place a checkmark in the next zone, and repeat the process for each zone in the region. Each time you take note of the highest star rating in the zone, make sure that only ONE zone is selected above. 4) post your findings and we'll take it from there Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate 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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