gbbound Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 All,I was looking for a hotel on priceline for Las Vegas June 22-June27, 2007 (yes, I know...very early). Without even bidding, they had a listing on the strip for $60. I checked the link and it was Caesar's Palace. The nightly prices were $20 on Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, with Sunday night being $220. Needless to say, I jumped on it quickly, and reserved two rooms.My question is, is this reservation likely to stand? I can't believe that a reservation for $20 a night at Caesar's is likely to stick around. Will I be getting an e-mail cancelling the reservation anytime in the near future, or did I get very lucky? Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 NICE Deal!There was recently an instance with an incorrect price loaded for the La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs and priceline honored the first reservation each user made but cancelled subsequent reservations (some people made 10+ reservations for themselves).You may get an email cancelling... but my guess is that this reservation will stand as is. Looks like you won even before heading to Vegas! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
blindman Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 This is a misprice and so long as you don't include Sunday seems to be available for dates well into next year.I've booked 3 nights at $20.00 per night Link to comment
LVBlvd Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 How did you get this rate? When I search for Caesars Palace, PL tells me there are no hotels available for the hotel name I selected. Link to comment
photomikey Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Enter your dates, and select Las Vegas as the city. When the list of hotels comes up, sort them by price (low to high), and Caesar's should be one of the first.Good luck! Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 The rate appears to be gone. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Chris12 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Hi, I'm new to this board, used priceline before, but just came across this board now. I've never been to Vegas so just doing some research into hotels, prices, etc. Looking to go March 1-4/07. That Caear's Palace rate comes up, but says "We currently do not have availability and pricing information for this property. Please wait a few minutes and click here to try again."I have never seen rates so low, does this happen often for Vegas? I know March is still aways off, but is there a chance of rates like this coming up again soon?Thanks!! :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 I just did a search for your dates and don't get this rate, or any rate for that matter, to appear for Caesar's Palace.I'm guessing this was a bad rate loaded into the system and has since been correted. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
photomikey Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Now the only question is... what will happen to those that booked while it was listed! Link to comment
LVBlvd Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Congrats to those who got in. I hope PL honors your rates. Looks like it didn't pick up the steam that the LaQuinta deal did, so hopefully you'll be OK. Link to comment
Chris12 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Thanks anyways!! Will have to keep my eyes open for any deals during that time. :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Chris12,I'd recommend starting a NEW TOPIC for your own stay... we can probably help you find the best deal currently offered that is refundable... then you can use that as the "price to beat" and continue to try to beat it. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Harold II Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 I got the same deal too, 4 night for $ 94. But for some reason my post keep getting lost somewhere, maybe thereuare knows whats going on.Hoping PL honors the rate and this post makes it thru the night :) Link to comment
blindman Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Now the only question is... what will happen to those that booked while it was listed!I'll tell you after the 24th October when I check in (or Not) :) Link to comment
Bert Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I hope they accept your booking.We are one of the few lucky ones too.Got 2 rooms for 2 nights in june next year. All for just under $ 100 including tax. :) :) I booked early because of the time difference (we're from Europe)And the rates were removed shorty after that.I understand that when you book at a site like Priceline the hotel desk can't see the actual rate you booked the room for.They only see your bookings number.Good luck and let us now what happened.BertZeewoldeThe Netherlands Link to comment
Chris12 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 thereuare, thank you very much for the offer!! Still have to book our plane tickets and decide exactly what day we will be leaving, but once that is confirmed I will definiately post asking for help!Thanks again :) Link to comment
photomikey Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'll tell you after the 24th October when I check in (or Not) :)My stay's not until the 7th of December... I'm glad someone else is going first! :-) Link to comment
LouiseB Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Oh well, it was good while it lasted - my booking has just been cancelled by PL! Link to comment
gbbound Posted October 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Alas,My reservation was cancelled as well. Link to comment
warzbiz Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 What do they say when they cancel your reservation? Do they give an explanation? Link to comment
gbbound Posted October 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 They gave some answer as to how it was entered in error, and will be issuing a refund.My issue now involves the fact that they charged my credit card for the transaction. I checked my America PRICELINE EXPRESS statement every day to see if I was billed for the room. Although I reserved the room on Monday, I was not billed until Wednesday afternoon. Given that they had nearly 36 hours to reverse the transaction, then billed me, they had time and consideration to cancel the reservation. However, given the delay, and the fact that they then charged my credit card, I should expect them to honor my agreement.If I go to Circuit City and they charge me $50 for a $150 iPod Nano and I pay for it, and they take my money, they can't come to my house and take it back. Link to comment
photomikey Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Dear ("Photomikey"), This note is regarding your hotel reservation (confirmation number xxxxx...) for Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.When you use priceline.com to search for hotels, we search a private database of inventories and prices provided by our partner hotels to determine which hotels and what room rates should be displayed.Recently, Caesars Palace loaded an incorrect rate into that database. As the rate was loaded in error, Caesars Palace is unable to honor your reservation. Your reservation has been cancelled and refunded in full.If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact Caesars Palace directly at 800-382-1923, between the hours of 9am - 5pm PST, or via e-mail at [email protected]We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.Sincerely,Priceline.com Customer ServiceMy angle, when I call customer service tomorrow, is going to be this:If I booked a room for the wrong dates (my version of "loaded an incorrect rate into the database"), you would charge me a $25 cancellation per room. I feel I'm owed some compensation, just as your company would feel they were owed some compensation for my error.I doubt this will get me anywhere. I'm going to try anyhow.I'm curious to know if anyone else has called, and if they've offered you anything.-Photomikey Link to comment
gbbound Posted October 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 I wrote and received the following response. I found their attempts at rectifying the situation somewhat laughable and insulting, particularly their "discount" for the Flamingo, where not only is the offer shorter than the time period in which I am staying (June 22-27), but for June 24 and 25, I can find a cheaper offer on their own web site.:"Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may havecaused you. Unfortunately, Caesars Palace is unable to honor yourreservation for the $20.00 rate, however, we are happy to offer youaccommodations at Caesars Palace or the Flamingo Las Vegas at a discountoff of our current selling rate. Please see below for the current anddiscounted rates we can offer for your stay. If you would like to bookone of these offers, please call our Contact Center at 800-382-1923between the hours of 9am and 5pm PST or simply reply back to this emailaccepting one of the offers below. Again, we do understand your frustration and apologize for this mishap.Kind regards,Caesars Palace Management TeamDate(s) 6/22-27Caesars Palace: We are currently selling at $240, $260 & $200 6/24-26,we can offer you the rate(s) of $204, $221 & $170 6/24-26 with a freeupgrade to the Palace Tower.Flamingo: We are currently selling at $180, $190 & 120 6/24-26, we canoffer you the rate(s) of $162, $171 & $108 6/24 - 26." Link to comment
gbbound Posted October 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 I also just checked my conference rate (which is typically not the lowest rate one can find) for the time period and Caesar's Palace is going for $189 a night, and the Flamingo is going for $109. Again, laughable. Link to comment
Bert Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Same here, mine was cancelled too :) Anyone an idea what to do about it.I'm from Europe and not familiar with the ways you handle this in the US.I suppose at least a small cancellation fee on there site is the least they can do.No Caesars Palace for us anyway :) BertZeewoldeThe Netherlands Link to comment
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