Priceline Hotel: Vegas in July?

[chen]

I'm looking for 4* on the strip or downtown for 7/21-7/23. I can get a room at the MGM with my player's club card for $89 for these dates, which seems like the price to beat right now.

Rates are over $180 for most 4* on the strip for these dates and easyclicktravel.com doesn't show much better.

However, a friend of mine assures me that the rates will go way down because July is a slow month in Vegas. He claims that he will be able to get Paris for $70 via Orbitz. Frankly, I'm skeptical.

Has anyone had any experience with a serious drop of rates for the summer months in Vegas or do you think the rates will hold?

Also, any thoughts on a bidding strategy?

Thanks in advance.

[thereuare]

Summer in Vegas is typically soft so i'd keep your MGM reservation and continue to monitor rates for a better deal.