Priceline Hotel: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 3.5* Bidding...

[welshdave86]

Hey,

 

I see that the Sheraton Universal & Sportsmen's Lodge are both listed under the 3.5* hotels for the Universal City zone.  My question is, would it be more likely to be the Sheraton as the Sportsmen's Lodge's own website lists rooms as $134 with free parking (normally $18).

 

Would it really be likely that the Sportsmen would counter a $110 bid & require a bid so close to their listed pricing?

 

Thanks!

 

Dave

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

 

When bidding on PRICELINE you need to be willing to accept any hotel in the zone at the star rating (or higher) that you bid... there is no way to determine which hotel is more likely to accept your bid (and your scenario above leaves out the possibility that your 3.5* bid is upgraded to a higher star rated property)

 

What are the dates of your stay?  Is there a specific hotel that you're hoping for?

 

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.

[welshdave86]

Would love to get the Sheraton OR Sportsmen to be honest (pref Sheraton).  I've bid a lot in the past but it's been a few years.  The dates are this coming Sun-Tues, 2 nights. 

 

I realize $133 may be low for the Sheraton but I've seen their rates at $179 so was hoping it was maybe possible...

 

Cheers,

 

Dave

[thereuare]

To confirm your dates are Nov 19-21?

 

If so, why not make it easy on yourself with the following PRICELINE EXPRESS offer (confirm your dates on the landing page of the link provided below)

 

3.5* Universal Studios -Studio City for $120
Business Center
Indoor or Outdoor Pool
==> best guess for this one would be the Sportsmen's Lodge Hotel, and with the board's exclusive Priceline Coupon the rate comes down to $114/nite... just $4 more than you have already bid

 

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 or how we can be of further help.

 

[welshdave86]

Sounds like a plan... but.. if i book directly with the Sportsmen, It's cheaper because they give free parking....  The only reason to bid would be because I want to get the Sheraton but seems unlikely.

 

On Hotwire, any idea what this hotel is?  4-star Boutique Hotel in Universal Studios $126 instead of $221..?

 

Thanks!

 

also states "

Know Before You Go

An adult over 18 must be present at check-in to assume all liability for the booking.

Your account will be charged for the full amount when you book.

All bookings are final (no refunds, no changes)

This hotel charges guests a resort fee of USD22 per room per night, regardless of how the room is booked. The hotel collects this fee directly from you, so it doesnt show in your Hotwire total.

 

 

The Garland maybe? 

[thereuare]

For help with HOTWIRE (or PRICELINE EXPRESS) please include the full amenity set associated with the property by using the EASY VIEW tab of our BiddingHelper.com tool and then clicking the GREEN 'Full Amenities' button next to the listing.  Using this method is this the property you're referring to:

 

4* HOTWIRE Universal Studios - Studio City for $126.00
Free Internet
Resort
Pet Friendly
Boutique
Shuttle
Smoke Free
Fitness
Pool
Restaurant
Business
Hi-Speed Internet
Golf
Childrens Activities
Blind Accessible
Travel Accessible
Room Accessible
Bathroom Accessible
Handicapped Parking
Roll-in Shower
==> if this is what you're seeing the Hotel Amarano Burbank would be my best guess for this one

 

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 whatever you decide for this trip or how we can be of further help.