Priceline Hotel: Resort Ft Lauderdale (Beach) Marriott Harbor Beach Resort

[mag123]

Just wanted to report this win from a couple of weekends ago. Started bidding in this area at $100 and used free rebids in incriments of $5, till the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort hit at $130. Hotel was beautiful but pricey, with self parking $22 and valet $25 per day. Great location on the beach. We had a room facing the intracoastal which was on the small side, but very nicely appointed. Renovations are underway on remodeling many of the rooms, but we did not experience the slightest inconvenience or noise. Great hotel to win in the Fort Lauderdale Beach area! :)

[alexocean]

Thanks for your update, I am trying to get a good deal on the same hotel for August. I am a little bit confused with your dates range, did you mean 6/15-6/17? How long in advance did you bid for it?

[mag123]

Hi, Yes it was for June 15 through the 17th, just the two nights. I only bid 2 days in advance and I started at $100. It took several free re-bids but finally hit at $130. I beleive the lowest available rate on Marriotts own website was $189 at that time. Many of the priceline hotels will hit at about half of the lowest going rate. However, this particular hotel always seems to be higher. I think if you are happy with getting a discount of about 30% off of the lowest rate, you will have a decent chance of getting the Marriott( if they have availability.) Good Luck on your August vacation!