Priceline Hotel: 5* Las Vegas (Strip) Venetian

[warzbiz]

Trying to help a friend book a room at the 5* Venetian for 1 night, Sunday 8/22. The Venetian's website is showing $219. Hotwire is showing $129. Seems like I should be able to get the room for $99.

I used the SavingsBarn link to PRICELINE and rolled the dice. I followed the bidding progression that didn't include resorts. Here's how it went:

I selected 5* Strip for Check-in on Sunday 8/22 and Check-out on Monday 8/23:

Bid $90, was rejected and received a counter-offer of $130 which I turned down.

I added a re-bid zone and...

Bid $95, rejected -- added a re-bid zone

Bid $100, rejected -- added a re-bid zone

Bid $105, rejected -- added a re-bid zone

Bid $110, rejected -- added a re-bid zone

Bid $115, rejected.

Do I need to close the browser and reaccess Priceline after two (consecutive) failed bid attempts? I recently noticed that advice in another bidding strategy.

[thereuare]

Hotwire is showing $129. Seems like I should be able to get the room for $99.

We haven't see the $99 rate in a looong time, it usually now takes at least $120.

As long as you have re-bid zones left then there is no need to close the browser after two consecutive failed bidding attempts.

Thanks for starting your bids with the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn.com

Keep us updated as to how it goes.

[warzbiz]

thereuare,

Thanks for the feedback. I took a closer look at Venetian wins that had been posted to the board. The lowest win I saw (since December 2006) was $119. Gave it a try today at $119 and won. Still a good price for a great hotel.

Thanks again for your help. Keep up the good work.

Check-In Date: Sunday, July 22, 2007

Check-Out Date: Monday, July 23, 2007

Hotel Name: The Venetian

3355 Las Vegas Boulevard

Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

702-733-5000

Summary of Charges

Your Offer Price: $119.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Travel Insurance: $5.00

Subtotal: $124.00

Taxes and Service Fees: $20.35

Total Charges*: $144.35

*Prices are in US dollars.

[warzbiz]

Noticed that I listed the wrong dates in my first post. Please edit the dates to:

Check-in 7/22 and Check-out 7/23.