Hotwire Hotel: 5* Las Vegas (Strip North) The Palazzo Resort Hotel and Casino

[Monty02]

Noticed rates of $161 for two 5* hotels strip north this afternoon, both had bed choices, narrowed it down to Venetian and Palazzo (mostly from the bed choices and previous winners) so I'm 99% sure it was these 2 hotels.

 

Was at work so thought would book when I got home tonight. Wrong!

 

Now rate on one has gone up to $226, the other $185 and no bed choices available!

 

I'm travelling with a female relative so we need our own beds.

 

Questions:

 

1. Should I book now and hope for the best with bed choice when we arrive? (not my preference as we are travelling from Australia and don't want any dramas on arrival);

2. Should I hold out longer as the rates might drop?

 

Very inexperienced with how this works but have seen mentions of conventions so not sure if that's what's happened in the last few hours to alter the rates or not and if we wait does that mean prices will increase rather than decrease!

 

Also, preference is Venetian as relative is elderly so less walking but Palazzo would also be fine! Not keen on Trump, Wynn or Encore.

 

Thanks so much in advance!!

[thereuare]

Have you yet made any plans for your Hotwire Maui hotel stay? 

 

Please post a follow-up there with your current thoughts or whatever you have decided to do for that leg of your trip, then reply here and we will have a look at your post above.

 

Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

 

Thanks.

[Monty02]

Have just update the Maui stay, only booked recently.

 

Look forward to your reply on the Vegas hotels above.

 

Thanks in advance!

[AaronJB]

I would really try to look for something on PRICELINE EXPRESS or HOTWIRE with bed choice as there's no guarantee that bed choice will be an option at check-in (or the hotel may charge more for the option if they do allow it.) You can also search for 2 adults and 2 children on HOTWIRE (even if there is not two children) to indicate a party of four and that should result in 2 beds or 1 + sofa or 1 + rollaway.

 

There's really no way to know if rates will come down closer to the stay. However, if there's something going on during this period (convention or otherwise), then it's not likely. There is a view that rates broadly go down closer to the date/s of travel, but they can easily go the other way - and quickly. Right after 2008, you did see more in the way of last minute deals, but in the years since, traffic has ramped up and you've seen more in the way of rates going higher. 

 

What would be your desired budget per night for this stay?

 

Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

 

[Monty02]

Thanks Aaron. There is only 1 hotel with bedchoice and the choice is king bed or king bed so not helpful at all!

 

The prices at my end are in AUD as I'm logging in from Australia so in conversion one of the 5* is $184 USD and the other $193, both of which are fine and I think are the Venetian and Palazzo.

 

I don't have a set budget per se but the dollar conversion is 75 cents so even tho the above prices look cheap, in AUD they aren't. But I know I have to bit the bullet somewhere!

 

I tried PRICELINE EXPRESS last night and they only have the 1 hotel with bedchoice too and it looks the same as the HOTWIRE one.

[Monty02]

Need help with 4 August to 7 August at $186 per night.

PRICELINE EXPRESS Aug 4-7

 

Amenities listed:

Business Center

 Restaurant

 Indoor or Outdoor Pool

 Casino

 Fitness Center

 No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

 

Would this be Palazzo or Venetian or something else?

 

Hotwire deals are not this cheap and I can figure out what the Palazzo and Venetian are there.

 

Thanks in advance!

[AaronJB]

Are you still seeing this listing for these dates when searching? 

This morning, I'm seeing - when searching for 8/4-7 - a 5* for $158 in Strip North w/Indoor or Outdoor Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, Casino, Fitness Center, No Smoking Rooms/Facilities and a 9+ customer rating.

==>> This would be a possible match for the Palazzo.

 

Please keep us updated with what you decide and let us know if we can be of any further help.

 

Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

 

 

 

[Monty02]

Hi Aaron,

 

Yes I'm still seeing it!

It says as follows:

 

5 Star Hotel in Las Vegas Strip North Area for $186/nightThis deal saves you 30% or more compared to similar hotels*Not what you're looking for? See more Express Deals.

Area:You'll find spectacular gaming and shopping along the north end of the Strip, stone's throw north of Flamingo Road. The casinos along the strip offer great restaurants, exception... (Click to see full Description)

Star Rating:What hotel is this?

Guest Score:Rated 9.0 out of 10 (or higher)  GUEST FAVORITE

Guaranteed Amenities:

 Business Center

 Restaurant

 Indoor or Outdoor Pool

 Casino

 Fitness Center

 No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Check In:Thu, Aug 04, 2016

Check Out:Sun, Aug 07, 2016

 

I'm wondering how you are seeing it for much cheaper?

[Anandit007]

Yesterday I booked Plazzo for $156 Canadian dollars.1 king bed with sofa bed Aug 9-12,2016

 

I used HOTWIRE

 

[Monty02]

Thanks Anandit. My problem is I'm there a Thurs, Frid and Sat nights.

 

Hotwire isn't showing a deal as cheap as the $186 USD priceline express deal, rates are definately higher.

 

I'm also converting into AUD but that should be about the same as your $.

 

You def got a good deal!

 

Unfort the hotels I've identified on hotwire which are palazzo or venetian which is where I want to be, don't have bed choice unless I enter 2 adults and 2 children and that is pushing the price right up to over $300 AUD.

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread. Once you win a hotel, use the 'ADD REPLY and REPORT WIN' button on the upper right corner of the page to edit the topic title to reflect your win and to provide the details of your purchase. This helps keep the board better organized by reducing the number of unresolved threads that don't have any follow-up or conclusion.

 

36 minutes ago, Monty02 said:

I'm also converting into AUD but that should be about the same as your $.

Monty02,

Why don't you change the currency drop down on the top right of PRICELINE's home page to USD so that you are sure we're comparing apples-to-apples and then when you're ready to purchase simply change back to AUD (or whatever currency you'd like to use for purchase).  I am also seeing this for $158/nite, so if it comes out more in your local currency, why not just buy in USD (even if your credit card company charges 2%, many no longer do, you'll see be ahead of the game)

 

However, does the PRICELINE EXPRESS offer you're seeing above show a room choice?  If not, is this one still even an option?

 

39 minutes ago, Anandit007 said:

Yesterday I booked Plazzo for $156 Canadian dollars.1 king bed with sofa bed Aug 9-12,2016

Anandit007,

Thanks for your post.  Can you please add your win to the board as a NEW TOPIC so that others will be aware (and can benefit from) your win when searching the topic titles on the board and the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins.

 

In your post please include the star rating, city, zone, hotel name, room rate per nite (before fees/taxes), dates of your stay, and the full list of amenities (including any accessible amenities) that are associated with the property.  You can still view all of this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT >> MY TRIPS link near the top right of their home page.

 

Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

 

 

[Monty02]

Got it Admin - I thought I had to keep priceline and hotwire separate. 

 

The $186 per night on priceline express is in USD, not AUD so I still don't know why I can't see it at the $158 USD you are seeing it at.

 

No, there is no room choice on the priceline express. I was considering taking a punt when I got there as I know some of the 1 bed rooms in the Palazzo and Venetian also have sofa beds and you can request these so I was thinking if the "we need 2 beds" failed on check in then the back up was to ask for a sofa bed room.

 

However I'm getting the feeling this may all be a bad idea??

 

I'm seeing what I'm pretty sure is the venetian for $211 USD with 2 beds (ie 2 adults and 2 kids) for my dates on hotwire now and I suspect it will prob not go lower now

[thereuare]

You should change the currency just to make sure apples-to-apples as:

1) it could be that one currency is included fees/taxes and the other is not and in reality they are the same offer

2) if they are different, you could purchase in USD and let your credit card do the conversion

 

I believe almost all rooms at the Venetian and Palazzo have sofabeds... if this would be your acceptable back-up plan then i think you should be 'ok' in regards to not having to sleep in the same bed.

 

Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

 

Let us know what you decide and how it goes.

[Monty02]

Just booked and got the Palazzo bella suite (2 queen beds) for $283 AUD per night which converts to $215 USD.

 

I'm pretty happy with that price given it's been fluctuating a lot the last few days and it's only 3 weeks away!

 

I was hoping to get the Venetian and knew which listing it was but prices there were much higher which seems a bit unusual given various reviews - mostly the Palazzo seems to be higher! Won't really matter much as we'll be close by anyway!

 

Thanks so much for your help, much appreciated :)

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

The Palazzo is a great property and i'm sure you will quite impressed with the property... glad to see you got this trip settled and that you're happy with the outcome.

 

Can you please add a reply here confirming if you use HOTWIRE or PRICELINE EXPRESS for this purchase, and the amenities that the service was showing before your purchase (if hotwire you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT >> MY TRIPS link near the top right of their home page)

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay... and good luck in Vegas!

[Monty02]

Used HOTWIRE

 

Amenities are:

Hotel details

Complimentary

Free InternetFree parking

Amenities

Business centerCasinoFitness centerPool(s)ResortRestaurant(s)Suite

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up... but i believe you will find more amenities associated with this property (including accessible amenities) if you view this purchase using the MY ACCOUNT >> MY TRIPS link on the top right of the HOTWIRE home page.

 

Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

 

Enjoy your stay.