Priceline Hotel: Las Vegas strip 5/31 - 6/04

[Telly33]

Hello, I'm looking for a room in Vegas checking in 5/31 and checking out 6/04. I want to be on the strip. What is the cheapest I could expect to get a 5 star? Am I correct in understanding that in order to make multiple bids on 5 stars I need to just increase my bid and add another zone in addition to the strip on each successive bid? What's a good number to start at? I don't want to pay more than $200/night, but preferably cheaper obviously if that's possible. If it's going to be more than that I'll probably just stay at the Tropicana for $116/night published on Travelocity.

Is the Westin still an issue for the four stars on Priceline? How about Hotwire?

Thanks in advance,

Telly

[Telly33]

going to try tomorrow (Sat). Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Telly

[blindman]

What is the cheapest I could expect to get a 5 star?

The Venetian (the only reported 5* win ) seems now to have a minimum winning bid of $119. This usually occurs when their web-site rate is around $150-190.

Am I correct in understanding that in order to make multiple bids on 5 stars I need to just increase my bid and add another zone in addition to the strip on each successive bid?

Presently (it could change-You do need to check though before you bid) the only area to have a 5* option is the Strip.

So you are correct in that if your first bid fails your next bid is to add another zone whose maximum star rating is 4*.

There are loads of free rebids for 5*

What's a good number to start at?

$119.00

Check the Venetian rate for your stay. I doubt if you will get a low rate over the weekend, you may have to split yor bid (SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID)

[yellowdog]

Telly33

The Venetian is sold out for your dates.

I looked at HOTWIRE for you but the few 4* hotels are out of your budget. You better stick with Pricline and try for a 4*

You could also check boards GTA Hotels and EasyClickTravel found under Support/Travel Links.

If you decide to go for the Tropicana so please use this link for Travelocity

Good luck!

Henrik.

[Telly33]

Is there still a danger of getting stuck with the Westin when bidding on 4 stars on Priceline? Is there any way to avoid it? Is it based on your bid amount or is it random?

Thanks,

Telly

[yellowdog]

Telly33,

this is good link for your question Don't Bid Higher For a Specific Hotel

No, you can't avoid Westin.

Henrik.

[breezykeezy]

I am planning a trip to Vegas July 20-23 and I want the Venetian, so what should i start my bidding at??

[yellowdog]

breezykeezy - Welcome to BetterBidding!

Please start a new thread with your request including the rack rate for Venetian for your dates.

Henrik.