emkaysf Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 I am trying to get 2 rooms in either the Venetian or Aladdin for 3 nights Feb 16-19 2006.Can you give me some suggestions on hw to get the best deal? I would prefer not to split the trip.The maximum I would be willing to pay is 150/night and room for Venetian or 120/night Aladdin. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Welcome to BetterBidding!'Rates for the last nite of your stay at the Venetian is currenly over $500/nite, so if you include that date in your bidding i'm doubtful you'll find success at your current limit.As far as the Aladdin, you won't be able to target this specific hotel thru Priceline.If you must stay at one of these two properties, you can book the Aladdin HERE for $175/nite (no booking fee) which is about $10 less per nite than the Aladdin's own website.Let us know what you choose to do or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
emkaysf Posted January 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 I think I am going to change my approach then. Skip the Venetian idea and try to get a 4 star hotel. We want to stay close to the Flamingo Hotel because a friend stays there on a business trip. Aladdin looked like the nicest. Please let me know if you have any tips for bidding on a 4 star. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 I'm assuming you want to keep your maximum bid at $120? If so, at the 4* level you have two re-bid zones available. 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...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Strip and re-bid zone2...Bdi $115, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $120.Any questions feel free to ask.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
emkaysf Posted January 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Thank you. I checked the possible hotels for 4* North Strip and am afraid that we would end up in the Golden Nugget. Adjusted my upper max to about 150.00 and did some more research finding the Aladdin on EasyClickTravel Travel (off the record) for 169.51 plus taxes and fees which seems similar to your initial suggestion. Also trying to figure out what I may get on hotwire for 154.00 on North strip. Am kind of stuck in the decision process. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 I checked the possible hotels for 4* North Strip and am afraid that we would end up in the Golden Nugget.Where did you come up with this information? Priceline doesn't even have a "North Strip" zone?!? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
emkaysf Posted January 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Sorry got confused between Hotwire and Priceline Terminology. I looked at 4* Hotels in the "Strip-Fremont St. Area". It shows 2 choices: Aladdin and Golden Nugget. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Priceline's "Name Your Own Price" and their "Shop and Compare" do not use the same zone descriptions, and often times don't use the same universe of properties, so the above is not an apples-to-apples comparison.Does this change your thoughts on avoiding Priceline? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
emkaysf Posted January 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 It does change my thoughts. I went one step further and saw that the zone is called "Las Vegas Strip Vicinity".I think I am going to try your bidding recommendation. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Let us know how it goes... feel free to confirm your re-bid zones with the board if you're unsure of which ones they are. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
emkaysf Posted January 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Ok, taking baby steps here. So I went and placed the first bid which was rejected. Now I am not sure what the re-bid zones 1 and 2 are, can you please clarify. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Have you read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained?If not start there and ask questions... if you're just totally confused after reading the above lnk let us know and we'll take it step-by-step from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
emkaysf Posted January 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 OK, I figured out the zones and followed the instructions. Upped my limit to 130 but offer still wasn't accepted. Link to comment
emkaysf Posted January 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Ok, we tried again today with an adjusted our upper limit figuring that we will have to pay a premium for including the Saturday night on a long weekend. Used the priceline Hotels link in Savingsbarn.com to get to the Bidding Page. Entered Las Vegas Strip Vicinity 4* and started bidding for 2 rooms at 140$ each. Received counter offer of 160$. Refused and bid again adding the Airport to Area to the choices and increased bid to 145$.Offer was finally Accepted by Luxor Hotel which we are happy with. Thanks for the help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Glad you ultimatley found success and are happy with the results.Thank you for using the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn.com to begin your purchase.Enjoy your stay and good luck in Vegas! 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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