meenie Posted July 10, 2007 Report Posted July 10, 2007 Trying for the Venetian, I guess I'm too cheap!Failed bids:$110$120$125$130.... i also didn't receive any counter offers.
thereuare Posted July 10, 2007 Report Posted July 10, 2007 Welcome to BetterBidding!These are weekend dates, and the hotel direct rate at the Venetian is $329/nite, so the chances of success at $130 or less are extremely low (i just never say never).Is this your maximum bid for this stay? If not, how high would you go for a 5* hotel?Do you have a back-up reservation anyplace? If you choose to lower your star rating, what is your budget for a 4* property? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
meenie Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Posted July 10, 2007 I figured it was wishful thinking. My max is $160.. we probably will end up booking a four star, my friends just hate the uncertainty and we don't want to end up with Luxor.
thereuare Posted July 11, 2007 Report Posted July 11, 2007 Well we can certainly help you with a 4* propeperty, and a avoid the Luxor if that's what you're looking to do... just let us know if/when you're ready.Also, don't forget about our Las Vegas Checker as well as the the hotel direct links to quite a few Vegas properties in our support page Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
meenie Posted July 12, 2007 Author Report Posted July 12, 2007 That would be great! Thanks a lot... I'm pretty much ready anytime to book.
thereuare Posted July 12, 2007 Report Posted July 12, 2007 What is your maximum budget for a 4 star property? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thereuare Posted July 12, 2007 Report Posted July 12, 2007 The WESTIN, is slightly off-strip but in Priceline's "Strip" zone... would this be an acceptable property? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
meenie Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Posted July 13, 2007 I think we were aiming at Treasure Island, NYNY, Mirage, Paris or something like that. Do you think I have a chance?
thereuare Posted July 13, 2007 Report Posted July 13, 2007 Here's the issue...Since you don't want the Luxor (nor the Westin), you can't "safely" bid on Priceline.Searching HOTWIRE, where you can take certain actions to avoid both fo the above properties, shows 4* hotels that are just out of reach of your budget.New York New York can be booked for $175/nite and that's the closest 4* hotel to your budget, but for an extra $15/nite you could book the Treasure Island.If you'd rather stretch your budget i would book one of the above as a back-up (to protect against any price increases) and then continue to monitor HOTWIRE and/or the hotel's websites for anything that comes within your budget.Please use the links in this thread if you choose one of the above.Your thoughts? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
meenie Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Posted July 13, 2007 Yes, I'll definately use one of the links to book.I think I will do what you suggested and just crosscheck Hotwire's prices with this site. Thank you so much for your help.
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