crh Posted March 16, 2004 Report Posted March 16, 2004 Want to go to Key Biscayne for 3 nights starting July 29th. I think the Sonesta Resort is the one priceline has?? Is there any chance I will be able to get it ? Is 90.00 to low?Have another question - Also want a good hotel in South Beach starting Aug. 1 for 3 nights. Aren't rates a lot lower that time of year? Want beachfront resort or 4*. Are all priceline resorts and 4* hotels beachfront?? What would be a good bid for either one. We really do want beachfront, good pool and large hotel - any suggestions?
thereuare Posted March 16, 2004 Report Posted March 16, 2004 Welcome to BetterBidding!This is a tough area for Priceline bidding and is infrequently bid upon.However, you have 8 re-bid zones giving you a total of 9 bids per 72 hours (re-bidding is further explained here: PRICELINE TIPS: Re-Bidding Explained. If you're new to Priceline feel free to confirm your re-bid zones with us before proceeding.As we don't have any reported wins for this area i looked at the property you mentioned and found a $159/nite rate. I would therefore start and proceed as follows:Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $100.Let us know how it goes.Please start a new topic for your South Beach stay (if you win them both, it would be too difficult to display both wins in the topic title) and i will answer your questions in that post.Feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding any of the above.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
crh Posted March 17, 2004 Author Report Posted March 17, 2004 I did exactly what you said to do with re-bidding but no luck. Do you think it is worth it to try again in 72 hours? Really want that Key Biscayne hotel!!
thereuare Posted March 17, 2004 Report Posted March 17, 2004 You could try again in 72 hours and perhaps bring your maximum bid up to $125 (therefore starting your bidding at $85). But keep in mind you could always be surprised with the hotel if you don't get what you expect. Consider the savings involved vs. booking the $159 rate mentioned above (i didn't shop that price, it was the first rate i found) and determine how much you need to save to make it worth 'the risk'. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
crh Posted March 17, 2004 Author Report Posted March 17, 2004 Your are right - that is taking the risk - I did find a rate for the Sonesta on quikbook for $153.00. Is the hotel even that nice?? I get really good reviews and a few bad ones.
crh Posted March 20, 2004 Author Report Posted March 20, 2004 Still trying to get Sonesta on Key Biscayne. Want oceanfront room and the cheapest rate I have found is $199.00. Will start my bidding higher next time.
thereuare Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 What happened to the QuickBook rate you found earlier and the Travelocity rate i had found... are they no longer available? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
crh Posted March 20, 2004 Author Report Posted March 20, 2004 Those rates were for city view - we want oceanview and those room are higher.
thereuare Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 Well i'd be doubtful that even if you were successful with Priceline you'd be given an Oceanview given that those rooms have a higher rate. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
crh Posted March 22, 2004 Author Report Posted March 22, 2004 Isn't the Fontainbleau a Priceline Hotel located in Miami Beach. I do not see it listed on the Priceline Hotel List?
thereuare Posted March 22, 2004 Report Posted March 22, 2004 If you find a user/post that shows this hotel was won then we will add it to the list.From the first line of the hotel lists:This list is NOT a complete list of all hotels that Priceline offers in this area, it is ONLY a compilation of hotels that have already been reported on this forum. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
young2by2 Posted March 23, 2004 Report Posted March 23, 2004 Anyway we can combine lists from other sources (not naming names of sites)?This is by far the nicest, friendliest and best mannered bidding site on the web. And I know that once everyone discovers how friendly, Helpfull and nice the moderators and members are....this place will be packed!I just think it would be great if we could combine the list that are out there. I would be more than happy to help compile from all the many sources. I know the moderators here are already stretched thin from all the AMAZING help they have provided.Trey Clark :) :) :o :)
thereuare Posted March 23, 2004 Report Posted March 23, 2004 All material on message boards is copyrighted and we will do things the proper way. We can't just bend the rules when it suits our own needs :) Just continue to help spread the word and support this site and we'll reach our goals soon enough.Thanks for the encouragement and recognizing the effort that's involved. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
crh Posted March 24, 2004 Author Report Posted March 24, 2004 Does anyone know what this Miami Beach hotel might be - 4*, best value, $89.00, beachfront, pool, resturant, fitness, and business center?? It is in the Miami Beach area - not South Beach - thanks!!
thereuare Posted March 24, 2004 Report Posted March 24, 2004 Date(s)? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
crh Posted March 25, 2004 Author Report Posted March 25, 2004 Is Sheraton Bal Harbour a priceline or hotwire hotel??
crh Posted March 29, 2004 Author Report Posted March 29, 2004 Does anyone know what this hotel is? 4*, Miami Beach- beachfront, restaurant, pool, fitness, business center. $92.00/night, best valueMy dates are July 29- Aug. 1Thanks
crh Posted April 4, 2004 Author Report Posted April 4, 2004 I got the Sheraton Bal Harbor on Priceline for $101.00 per night for July 29 thru Aug. 1. I feel like I got a good deal since I can not find the hotel at any other sight for under $269.00 per night.
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