Priceline Hotel: San Juan 1/26/07

[0ldog]

I'm new to PL & HW so excuse my ignorance. I'm trying to get a pre-cruise booking for 2 rooms for one night (Friday 1/26/07) in San Juan. I've followed the suggestions I've seen on these boards, starting with resorts then adding *'s and locations while raising bids up to $100 to no avail.

Having only gotten to the "Nothing available in that price range screen" My question is....... when I do get a bid that's accepted what will my options be? Do I get a choice or will it be just one location? I understand from what I've read that once accepted I'm stuck with it.

Thanks for the help............ great site by the way.

John

[kohalasunset]

John, a quick tip--check hotel websites for rates and availability before you bid. If a property is sold out, you won't get a room through PL. Also, the published rates will help with bidding limits. Thereuare can give you more specific info. Good luck.

[thereuare]

This is still peak season in San Juan and rates for resort class properties thru traditional methods are $300+ for the nite above.

What is your maximum bid? Do you have a back-up reservation... if so, where and how much?

If/when your bid is accepted, you will be given the name of the hotel and you own it.

[0ldog]

Thank you for the help and advice. Yes, I do have a backup. I guess I was hoping to score one of those $300+ rooms for $65. You're probably right about the date, that's a members cruise leaving the next day and most of them are pretty savvy travelers.

Thanks,

John

[thereuare]

Yes, I do have a backup

if so, where and how much

[0ldog]

This is what I've done so far to no avail.

2 Rooms 4 People 1 night 1/26/07

RESORT Intercontinental $319, El San Juan $309

Bid $65 San Juan Resort

Bid $70 San Juan + Dorado

Bid $75 San Juan, Dorado + Mayaguez

(no resorts in Dorado or Mayaguez so really just bid in San Juan three times

Second Day I did same thing but increased bids to $80, $85 & $90

Third Day I raised Bid and added 3*

3 * Radisson $209, Holiday Inn $209, Embassy Suites $309

Bid $95 San Juan Resort

Bid $100 San Juan + 3*

Now What ?

[thereuare]

Yes, I do have a backup

if so, where and how much

(x2)