Hotwire Hotel: 4.5* Las Vegas (Strip) MGM Grand

[JailRN]

Just started using hotwire and found this site through another board.

Booked a flight for Vegas and wanted the MGM Grand even though I could have gotten the Venetian for $79 via priceline.

But this deal was even sweeter.........

Selected Nov. 9 & 10 on the Vegas Strip and 4.5* - identified as MGM via the amenity symbols. I hoped! :)

Initially prices came up at $71 then $72 and $74 then $96 :)

I was aware of double the difference and found cheaper rates through the MGM site, Travelocity and Orbitz for 59.95. So I grabbed it.

Hotwire cost $96 per night - total 220.05

after a refund of double the difference -

In the end, our 2 nights at the MGM will cost $78.85 including taxes and fees.

And, you can't beat that! :D :o :P :)

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Nicely done!

Did you already receive the refund from Hotwire? I haven't heard of anyone having any problems (when they were entitled a refund) but always ask because it's something i like to keep on top to see if Hotwire starts to give people a hard time with it.

Certainly a bit of risk in what you did but i guess that's why you're heading to Vegas! :) Wishing you as much luck at the casinos as you had with obtaining this hotel.

Have a great trip and thanks for posting!

[JailRN]

Actually, I'm a Priceline pro and I love getting a deal!

Couldn't resist the gamble whether this was the 4.5* MGM or not :)

I must admit - I panicked when I couldn't find the double the difference link and then found the right email address. Then I knew I was ready to bite the bullett. I used hotwire once before last Jan for Vegas as well (NYNY).

So, I filled the form out and waited and waited - when I read someone warning that the rules changed to something in the lines of one request per year (I got a refund for the NYNY for $12 in Jan) - I was really sweating - but the rules read - one refund request every 6 weeks & max. of $1000/yr.

So, I have my confirmation of a refund of $144.20 to being credited to my card within 10 business days.... no worries

And great site you have developed here - great to see something geared towards hotwire as it has now become my favourite tool for a deal!

[thereuare]

... and we're equally glad to have you here.

This site is only about 8 months old, so if you have any old Priceline wins (especially of hotels that have not yet been reported) please feel free to add them.

Glad to have you aboard and we encourage you to add your expertise to the board whenever you feel appropriate!

[JailRN]

Any old wins - I have MANY and will certainly share them. It will take me a bit to pull them up and get them entered here - but I love to share my deals as much as I like to read others.