Jshappy Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 Tried bidding $50, $55, $60. No luck, there are only 2 free rebids in the FL airport area. Just need a place to sleep pre-cruise as we come in late (12:30 am) and will leave in the a.m. Need two rooms. Suggestions? I noticed someone was successful on 12/30.Tried to edit topic, I accidentally put 12/19. I meant to put Sat 12/29.
thereuare Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 This currently looks like a tough nite to be bidding.What is your maximum bid? Are you also willing to stay Downtown? (or the Airport the only zone you'll consider) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Jshappy Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Posted October 9, 2007 Well I guess maximum bid would be maybe $75-80. How far is downtown from the airport? I really don't care where we stay (as long as it's safe and clean) but want it convenient to airport and cruise port. Why do you say it's a tough nite to be bidding?
thereuare Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 Why do you say it's a tough nite to be bidding?Rates are higher than usual... have you checked hotel-direct rates at hotels in the area for this date?How far is downtown from the airport? ...want it convenient to airport and cruise port.Many cruisers are comfortable with the Airport or Downtown (some even choose the Beach zone, but given your late arrival and early departure i probably wouldn't go that route unless you're rejected first in other zones). See our sister site, Hotels By The Pier and you'll see the location of the airport and the cruise pier on the map. You can then also cross-reference the hotels there with those the Priceline Hotel List to see the location of the hotels and which zone(s) they reside in on Priceline (but realize you'll need to be comfortable with a hotel anywhere within the shaded region of the hotel you select, not just that particular hotel)Let us know regarding the zones you're willing to accept and we'll then be able to suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Jshappy Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Posted October 11, 2007 Well I guess downtown would be fine too. Anywhere close to airport or port. Bidding strategy?
Jshappy Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Posted October 11, 2007 Ibid 3 star airport $65rejectedbid 3 star airport & airport north $75-rejectedbid 3 star added downtown $80-rejectedBidding strategy?
thereuare Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 You have two re-bid zones available when bidding 3* in the Ft Lauderdale area. 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 3* Airport...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Downtown...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Airport and Downtown...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80Any questions feel free to ask.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
LordKent Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 Try $55 with Priceline for the 2 and half stars Springhill Suites Dania South of Airport. Nice New Property perfect for one night, next door to Burger King and Dave and Busters in a Mall across the busy Road. Free Shuutle to/from Airport and Cruise Port. Adequate small pool and comp breakfast, with cook your own waffles.
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