VeronicaH Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Hi, I've been trying to use priceline for the first time. We need to stay 1 night on 1/5/07 and were looking to stay very near the Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. I would be happy with the Renaissance 4* or the 3* Grande or 3* Embassy Suites. All in the downtown section.I just tried bidding $100 for 3 or 4 star downtown. Rejected.I was reading about the rebidding and added Pompano Beach and upped my bid to $125. I figure it was a big jump, but I was hoping that it would work. It didn't. Rejected.I think my only rebid zone to add left is Miramar.Is there a reason mine isn't getting accepted? Am I too early, too late? To low in price for the area? I didn't want to bid again without some guidance. Am I even doing this right?Thanks.Veronica Link to comment
dahammer Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 the Embassy Suites is $299 and the Renissance is $259 for your dates of travel. However, it appears that HOTWIRE has a 4* best value for $112 with the following amenities: Boutique Hotel, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby. It appears to be the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel. I also checked Hotwire packages and it this hotel also appears with the same amenities. The zone is Las Olas - Downtown - Port Everglades. Good Luck! Link to comment
runNgun Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 I don't know why you haven't won the Renaissance yet as it is showing available on HOTWIRE for $112 when I search for 2 adults. If that price is acceptable I'd just buy it from HOTWIRE but make sure you use the link to support this site.The Renaissance is the 4* hotel in the downtown zone that has these amenities showing:Hotel Amenities Boutique HotelFitness CenterPool(s)Restaurant(s)Business CenterHigh Speed Internet AccessGolf NearbyTennis Nearbyyou can confirm that it's the Renaissance if you do a search for a package with a car & hotel. (I type too slow) Link to comment
ipegleg Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 I assume you are catching a cruise ship. Hopefully, you booked the 4* @ 112 bc its up to 134 today. If you want a nicer hotel/cheaper price, you could stay at a 4* near Miami Airport for $89 . Another alternative is to book a cancellable back-up now and keep bidding. I tend to get my best rates about a week out; however, I've seen some really good deals a year out. I was curious about NYC for New Years and there were some really good rates.Good Luck Link to comment
VeronicaH Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Unfortunately, no... :) I'm a Mom to 2 kids under 5, so time online can get scarce. The only thing available on my date is a 3.5 star for $189 with Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, high speed internet access.Any idea what that one is? And yes, we're taking a cruise the next day. I'm looking for someplace very nice as we very rarely get away from the kids, but would like to avoid spending over 300 a night!Veronica Link to comment
VeronicaH Posted November 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Didn't want to take a chance on the Hotwire 3.5 star if no one knew what it was, so I bid at Priceline $150 on 4 star downtown again and didn't get it.Hubby's getting anxious about us having a hotel, so I said what the heck and bid $200 downtown FLL on 1/5/07 and got the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale. Not as fabulous a deal as was offered a few days ago on hotwire, but a much better price than the $379 that was everywhere else. And now I don't have to worry about it anymore.Veronica Link to comment
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