Priceline Hotel: 3* Miami Downtown Radisson

[meeshy9]

First let me say thank you to everyone for this wonderful site. I was directed over here from the Cruise Critic message boards to try to find a cheap hotel room for our pre-cruise stay. Everyone's advice on the priceline bidding process made me less nervous about re-bids, etc.

I had originally planned on hotwire - looking for something in Downtown Miami. The cheapest I could find (that was at leat 3*) was in the $50 range before taxes/fees. I saw some priceline bids in the $30 range so I checked priceline, and got it on the 3rd try (initial, then 2 rebids).

I originally bid $30 for a 3*, Downtown Miami only. That was rejected, but priceline said it would be accepted if I increased $8. Armed with my message board knowledge, I rebid by adding Southwest Miami (which doesn't have anything above 2.5*) and making my bid $33. That was also rejected. Next I added North Miami (also nothing above 2.5*) and made my bid $35. That was accepted! :)

So I found out I got the Radisson - I haven't seen any reviews of this hotel, I'll be sure to post when I get home. Thanks again, and here's some more info:

Check-In Date: Sat, Oct 18, 2003

Check-In Time: After 03:00 PM

Check-Out Date: Sun, Oct 19, 2003

Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM

Your Offer Price: $35.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $35.00

Taxes and

Service Fees: $10.83

Total Charges: $45.83

Michele

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding and congratulations on your winning bid!

I'm sure the hotel will be fine, as many cruiselines use it for their own customers, and all of the 3* hotels i this area generally receive favorable reviews.

Be sure to let others at the CC board where to get the Better Bidding advice for their Priceline and Hotwire purchases :)

Thanks for posting and enjoy your stay and your cruise.

[barryh]

Michelle:

I look forward to your review of the Radisson as I booked it for April 10, 2004 on Hotline for $40 (total $53). Some of the reviews have not been too flattering. We booked for cheap room prior to our cruise. I'm also on CC.

[Mary Lou In Ohio]

:) I also got the Radisson for $35 for this same date. My sister is going on the NCL Sun and asked me to get her a room. Thanks to everyone who contributes to these boards! It is so much fun to get such good deals!

I will get her comments on the room when she gets back and let you all know.

Mary Lou

[meeshy9]

Only 4 more days! I'll let everyone know how the Radisson is as soon as I get back....