RTordon Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Looking to travel on 3/09/18-3/11/18 and HOTWIRE is listing two properties. The first property is: $265 per night (45% off full rate of $484) Amenities Business center Fitness center Internet access Kitchenette Pet friendly Pool(s) Resort Restaurant(s) Smoke-free rooms Hotwire states the last person got the W Bickell. Based on the description I think this is in fact the W and the amenities don't quite match any of the other hotels listed for hotwire The second property is: $229 per night (full rate is $300) Amenities Business center Children's activities Fitness center Golf nearby Internet access Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Smoke-free rooms Spa services This seems to be either the Mandarin or Four Seasons however none of those list Golf Nearby. Any confirmation that the first property is the W as well as thoughts on what the second property would be will be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 I believe there are more amenities then what you have posted above as HOTWIRE has a new interface that does not show the complete set of amenities unless you search using the EASY VIEW TAB of our BiddingHelper.com tool. (always use this method for your searches/purchases to ensure you're seeing the complete amenity set and for an easy comparison of PRICELINE vs. HOTWIRE, as well as to use our new IS THIS A GOOD PRICE feature). If you repeat your search using our BiddingHelper.com tool... use the HOTWIRE EASY VIEW tab and then click the GREEN BUTTON next to each of thee listings, do you see more amenities (including any accessible amenities) then what you have listed above? Using this method, below is the full list of amenities i'm seeing for the x star hotel in this zone when searching for your dates: 5* HOTWIRE Brickell - Financial District for $265.00 Resort Pet Friendly Smoke Free Fitness Pool Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Kitchenette Spa ==> i agree that the W Miami would be the best guess for this one 5* HOTWIRE Brickell - Financial District for $229.00 Smoke Free Fitness Pool Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Golf Spa Childrens Activities Wheelchair Accessible ==> JW Marriott Miami would be my guess here You could also consider (confirm your dates on the landing page after clicking the link provided below): 5* Downtown Miami - Brickell Financial District for $263 Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Free Internet Indoor or Outdoor Pool Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities ==> best guess here would be the W Miami, and using the current deal in our Priceline Coupon page takes an extra 5% off, making it cheaper than either of the above offers 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 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
RTordon Posted January 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Thanks for your help. I was going to book the hotel through PRICELINE like you suggested however I noticed fees/taxes of about $65 per day (which I assume are fairly avg for these hotels). I will keep looking and use the hotwire tool you mention. Great Forum!!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 What is your target budget all-in (per nite)? Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin you Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
RTordon Posted January 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Probaby $250ish but may go higher. Think I'll try a few Priceline bids and cross my fingers Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 If you would like help with a bidding strategy let us know desired star rating, acceptable zone(s), and maximum bid price and we will suggest a strategy for you to follow. ... otherwise let us know how it goes or how we can be of further help along the way. 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. Good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
RTordon Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Thank you for the kind offer. I think I am good but..... here is my bidding strategy. I have my primary area and based on the hotel list for Priceline have picked a secondary area. I've started with a bid of $196 for a 5* in the Brickel area which was rejected. I then added Mid-Miami Beach and bid $201 (which has also been rejected). I have gone back twice and bid $206, $211, $216 and $221 with no success. I will continue and probably go a high as $231 (which by the time you add the taxes/fee is about $265) and then add/change locations. I don't need the hotel for 2 mths so have some time to play. Ideally would like the W or the JW Marriott in Miami but am open to other high quality hotels. Again, great forum! Thanks for the help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Thanks for the compliments on the site. When bidding at the 5* level in the Miami region you have 17 re-bid zones, so you could be using these and be bidding a lot more efficiently. If you're not familiar with re-bidding see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained, but if you're new to the subject it's highly recommended you confirm your re-bid zones with the board before bidding. However, if one of the hotels you're hoping for is the JW Marriott Miami i think it is currently available thru HOTWIRE: 5* HOTWIRE Brickell - Financial District for $223.00 Smoke Free Fitness Pool Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Golf Spa Childrens Activities Wheelchair Accessible 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. Keep us update on your progress or let us know how 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
RTordon Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 After bidding a few areas on Priceline (Brickel, Port of Miami, Mid-Miami Beach) I got the ME Port of Miami for $212. Tripadvisor reviews are mixed however it seems like a decent deal. Hopefully my trip advisor review is good. Will post under Priceline Winning bids. Thanks for your help. Link to comment
RTordon Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 After bidding in Brickell, Mid-Miami Beach I added Port of Miami expecting the Kimpton Epic or JW Marriott might be the hotels. After starting with $202 in Bickell I added Port of Miami and upped my bid to $213 and won ME Miami. Total for 2 nights is $538 which includes hotel fee of $33 and Taxes of $79 Used the PRICELINE link. Thanks for everyones help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Congratulations on your success! Although not one of the hotels you were originally targeting, glad to see you're pleased with the outcome and looking forward to trying out this property. Thank you for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your purchase and sharing your win, helping us add this property to the Priceline Hotel List. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
RTordon Posted March 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Just circling back. I was at this property the weekend of March 9th and have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It was a quality property. I think IMHO the biggest reason for reviews not favouring this lacation is due to the fact they are expecting a W or a JW Marriott and that is not what this is. It's more of a Boutique hotel which was wonderful. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Thank you for the follow-up review, it's greatly appreciated! Glad to hear that the hotel exceeded expectations and this was a pleasant stay. Thanks again. Link to comment
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