cntrfieldsmom Posted March 16, 2007 Report Posted March 16, 2007 I've never bid on Vegas before. Only have 4 days and want to celebrate our anniversary. July 6-8 preferably but July 13-15 would be considered. (3 nights)I'd like 5* but would consider *4, would like to pay max of about $150. Mandalay Bay looks cool!Venetian=219,219,219Bellagio=259,359,359Mandalay Bay=249,259,139I think rebids are: Conven.,freemont,henderson,airport,nellis,summerlin,and West of strip.What do you suggest? It's been so long since we've been in Vegas, I'm at a loss. Thanks in advance.
thereuare Posted March 16, 2007 Report Posted March 16, 2007 July 6-8 preferably but July 13-15 would be considered. (3 nights)Are your potential check-out dates actually 7/9 and 7/16? (which make each a 3 nite stay) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Posted March 16, 2007 okay I think I just found my "deal" Air and 3 nights at mandalay bay for 480.00 per person! plus total of 33.00 for fees. Special on airfare, one is free. I don't think I can turn that down,
thereuare Posted March 16, 2007 Report Posted March 16, 2007 Airfare from where?Do you know how much airfare usually is for this route?Who is the package from? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Posted March 16, 2007 Allegiantair.com. FSD to Vegas. Looks like a special thru March 21st. Regularily $200 per person. I am noticing on the packages they list a Mandalay Bay Resort and a Mandalay the Hotel which is more? and also they list it as a *4 and Venetian a *5. Do you know which would be best? The only bummer is the flight home leaves at 6:30 AM
thereuare Posted March 16, 2007 Report Posted March 16, 2007 From what i have read, TheHotel is a 'sleeker' hotel within the Mandalay Bay Resort (just as the Four Seasons occupies the top floor(s) within the Mandaly Bay Resort).The deal seems like a veryt good one for this property, but do keep in mind that the hotel is the southern most hotel on the strip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Posted March 16, 2007 That's good to know. The Venetian looks more "exquisite" maybe. Not sure how to make the choice.
dahammer Posted March 16, 2007 Report Posted March 16, 2007 Pack light! I understand that Allegiant is charging for checked baggage, beverages, Pillows, blankets, assigned seating, $5 just to make reservation with an agent...
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Posted March 16, 2007 I guess for 200.00 for 2 it's okay with me. It's a short flight. What's everyone's vote? Mandalay or Venetian?, If I choose the Venetian (I'm leaning that way) and book the air seperate at $400 for both and hotel from site at 219 it's 1097.00 and free air and hotel "deal" is 1269.00 weird. maybe I should try to get Venetian on priceline? What would be a good starting bid based on their present room rate?
Gagnee Posted March 16, 2007 Report Posted March 16, 2007 Dahammer is correct on Allegiant's fees for extra luggage and the like. I fly them all the time from PSP to LAS at $39 and sometimes even $19 specials. I would book the airfare on Allegiant online since your trip is a straight shot and make sure I packed appropriately. They are just a real budget no frills carrier and you don't get the "extras" like pretzels and pillows you have to pay dearly for on American or Delta. I would book a cancellable backup at the Venetian or your choice and bid away until the last minute hoping for an even better deal which I think you will get.
thereuare Posted March 16, 2007 Report Posted March 16, 2007 I have an idea what i think it will take... but how high are you willing to go?Are you looking at 7/6-7/9?Let us know and we'll sugest a strategy. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
travelAlot Posted March 16, 2007 Report Posted March 16, 2007 If it helps, my experience with Vegas that time of year is that the hotel rates tend to go lower than usual because the average high temperature is 110-115 and that disocurages demand somewhat. Plus July 4th being on a Wednesday means that you're dealing with the holiday aftermath possibly (another good thing re rates). If you're set on booking and going that weekend, definitely do the airfare if it is the only nonstop and works for you price and time wise. I'd also sign up on the email list for each hotel that you are interested in. Often you'll get advance rates and deals that way. (At least enough to nail down a cancelable option if PL doesnt do the trick for you.)
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Posted March 16, 2007 7/6-7/9. I would like to spend about 150.00 but may consider some higher since it's only 3 nights and a special occasion.
thereuare Posted March 16, 2007 Report Posted March 16, 2007 I'd be very surprised if $150 is going to be enough for a 5*. If you'd like to give it a try you have 7 re-bid zones available. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 5* Strip...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150.Assuming the above fails and you're looking for the best value for these dates, the Monte Carlo is available for $133/nite, although i have heard there is a lot of construction going on there right now. If i were booking a cancellable back-up it would be at Treasure Island which is currently available for just $149/nite and i think a very good deal for these dates.If you decide to still go with Mandalay Bay please use our OUR LINK for your reservation.Let us know your thoughts. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Posted March 16, 2007 I am going to secure our flights and then will be set to bid. With the return flight so early, hubby might want to extend a day. I will keep you updated.
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Posted March 20, 2007 Secured flights for 7/5-7/9 ($450 total for 2) We added a night due to early departure time. Bid *5 Strip $99 rebid $110 rebid $120 rebid $130All rejected, current rate is $219. Will keep trying, have a long time to work on it.Question....venetian website is 219 but priceline (non opaque) is 275 why?
thereuare Posted March 20, 2007 Report Posted March 20, 2007 Priceline can only display the rates they're given (ie- loaded) into the system.It could be that the Venetian is only offering them a higher rate than their own website or it could be an error in the rate loaded. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 21, 2007 Author Report Posted March 21, 2007 When winning a price through priceline.....do ALL accepted bids receive a "add a night" offer? Are they restricted to 1 night? Wondering if I should bid 1 or 2 nights and then use this feature? Would they likely accept a shorter stay vs. 4 nights? Thanks
thereuare Posted March 21, 2007 Report Posted March 21, 2007 Not all wins receive the "add a nite" feature... and even when shown, there is no guarantee that additional nites are available at the same rate (when offered, it's really just an "invitation to try"). As well, when offered, you can only extend your stay up to the same number of nites (or less) that you've booked. So if you were to win a hotel for a one nite stay, you could only extend that stay by one additional nite. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Posted March 22, 2007 Thanks, I was thinking that was the case. Venetians rate went up today, I'll keep watching. I'm worried about bidding *4 because I really don't want the Westin and that seems to come up a lot!
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 What do you think of the following....try bidding on the venetian for the Thur & Fri only, and then booking the Flamingo ($160) as a cancellable backup (based on the proximity to the Venetian and their great pool, which I plan on using a lot) I'm wondering if the 4 day stay is going to be a problem at the Venetian?
thereuare Posted March 23, 2007 Report Posted March 23, 2007 What do you expect to bid for these two nites? (7/5-7/7) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cntrfieldsmom Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 I would like to spend $600 total for 4 nights, so about $140. Is it even possible that the venetian would accept a thur, fri bid?
thereuare Posted March 23, 2007 Report Posted March 23, 2007 Anything is possible and it's not so much the Thur/Fri combination as much as it is the pricing of those two nites. With rates at $200+ for each nite i'd guess you're chances of success at $140 or less is relatively low (under 20% perhaps). Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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