Priceline Hotel: 4* Las Vegas on the strip 8/17 to 8/19, ~$100/nt?

[Threepwood]

Hi,

I'm new around here and I could use some help bidding for a room on the dates mentioned. The budget is about $100 +/- $15. Ideally, I'd prefer something on the North, Central or South sections of the strip. I bid at priceline for $75, $85 and $90. Got rejected on all 3 bids, counter offered $150 each time. Total after taxes for 2 nights would be $340. I'm trying to get in under $250 after taxes. I will of course have to add in an extra $20 for the front-desk trick I hear so much about!

If I don't get something within my price range, I'll start talking to the Hilton Grand Vacations people. I got a deal in my email that gives me a room for $99 a night PLUS 15,000 Hilton points (or $100 in gaming chips or $100 "entertainment certificate"). Only catch is, I have to attend a 2 hour "sales presentation" because its a whole timeshare thing. Have you guys heard of this?

Any help is appreciated!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Is the Westin, slightly off the strip but still in priceline's strip zone, an acceptable outcome?

[dahammer]

Only catch is, I have to attend a 2 hour "sales presentation" because its a whole timeshare thing

if the location of the Hilton Vacation Club is acceptable (is this near the Las Vegas Hilton?) and you are willing to give up 2 hours of your time during a 2 day trip, this should be fine. Its been awhile since I've attended a time share presentation, but to me its a waste of a precious vacation time.

[Threepwood]

Yes, the Westin is acceptable.

[thereuare]

And i've yet to hear of a 2 hour timeshare presentation take two hours! :)

If you want to try bidding i would suggest as follows:

At the 4* level you have two re-bid zones (NOTE: Summerlin is NOT one of them). If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

Select 4* South Strip...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $100, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* North Strip...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $100, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* North and South Strip...

Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $115.

Any questions feel free to ask.