Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I was thinking of trying for a 4* but do not mind a 3* if the area is right.Any suggestions?Port Canveral 11/25/2007Airport 12/1/2007 Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Please use separate threads for each stay... we'll use this thread for your 11/25 stay, feel free to start a NEW TOPIC for your 12/1 stay.For 11/25... not sure exactly what you're looking for. In regards to 3* vs. 4*, what is considered the "right" area? Which zone(s) are you willing t accept? What is your maximum budget for this stay? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I have opted to try for a 4* in the beach area of FLL for my first stay (closer to the cruise terminal). I began bidding at $60 and plan to increase it in increment of $2 until I am successful. If I do not get accepted after $86, I will change my request to a 3* and start bidding again at $50.I will post the results of my bidding later...Question: My original bid was through Savingsbarn. If I use Priceline's email links (regarding failed bid) to make future bids, does it no longer credit Savingsbarn? Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 It would have a greater chance of tracking if you clicked the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn just before your did your bidding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Update:I gave up trying for the 4* Hyatt Pier 66 Hotel when my $82 bid was rejected. With the resort fee and the fact they offer no shuttle service to/from the airport/cruise terminal, I thought I could do better with a 3* in the beach area.So I have started bidding again at $55. Today I was rejected at $57.Is there any solid "rebidding option" or will I be bidding only once per day? Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Quick clarification (which i didn't notice earlier)...You requested:Port Canveral 11/25/2007Port Canaveral is outside of Orlando... did you mean Port Everglades (which is the one in Ft. Lauderdale). Just want to make sure you're bidding the correct area. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I am cruising out of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades). I messed up in my original post. Ooops!At least I am bidding in the correct city.... :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 At the 3* level you have two re-bid zones. See Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board.Since this is a one nite pre-cruise stay, is there a reason you're not bidding the Airport or Downtown zone(s) as well? (as these are probably the most frequently bid for pre-cruise stays) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Our flight arrives at 6:30 in the morning the day before our cruise and we do not plan to rent a car. We would rather hang around the beach area until checkin than the airport area. That is our motivation. I appreciate any suggestions you may have... Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Have you determined your two re-bid zones?What is your maximum bid and minimum star rating for the Beach zone? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Have you determined your two re-bid zones?What is your maximum bid and minimum star rating for the Beach zone?I want to get this as inexpensive as possible, but will ultimately just pay what I have to to stay near the beach.I think the two alternative bid areas are Miramar and Pompano....I just want to be sure there are no new 3* in those areas because I want to be near the beach and cruise terminal.Are the Priceline hotel star rating lists up to date in these areas?I really appreciate your help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 I think the two alternative bid areas are Miramar and Pompano....No. As per the comments at the top of the Priceline Hotel List:DO NOT USE THIS LIST to determine what areas to add when attempting to bid again within the 24 hour windowYou need to follow the technique discussed in Priceline Re-Bidding Explained:The way to check what star levels are available in each zone is to open a Priceline page, check ONLY the zone you are inquiring about, and then proceed to the next page (as if you were going to select a zone)... this will give you the available star ratings in that area. You can then hit BACK on your browser, uncheck the current box, check the next box, and repeat the process. It is important to do this before EACH attempt at adding a zone that you really don't want, as new hotels can be added and the star ratings can change at any time. (NOTE: for most users Priceline has updated their interface making the above process easier... simply check a zone and note the highest star rating available within each zone, UNcheck that zone and checkmark the next zone, repeating the process)See if you can figure out your two re-bid as per the above method or ask questions and we'll break it down further. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 That was VERY helpful. Thanks!I will figure out my rebidding zones and bid accordingly. Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Turns out Miramar is my only rebidding option since Pompano Beach now has a 3*. I am so glad I followed your advice and checked. Thanks again. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 You do have two re-bid zones available... there is another one besides Miramar. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Found it!!!!FLL Airport - NORTH.Will bid again when my 24 hour delay is over tonight.Thanks! Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 I began bidding in the $50's, increasing each bid by $2. My most recent rejection was for $73.Try, try again.... Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 What is your maximum bid for the Beach zone? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I was planning to keep bidding for the beach area until I succeeded....But I found Hotwire has the 4* Renaissance in downtown FLL for $79... I am thinking about giving up on the beach area and booking that instead. We won't have a car, and the Renaissance is supposed to be close to restaurants/stores and serviced by an affordable public shuttle service...Do you know anything about this hotel? Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Folks at the Cruisecritic website gave good reviews of the Renaissance Hotel in FLL, so I went ahead and booked that through Hotwire (via the link at Savingbarn, of course). Unfortunately, the price went up from $79 to $83 since last night.I am glad this issue is finally resolved and pleased that I will be staying in a 4* hotel the night before my anniversary cruise. Thank you so much for all your assistance. Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I heard it is near the north entrance to Port Everglades and is conveniently located near restaurants and shopping (which is good since I won't have a rental car). Others have recommended I dine OUTSIDE the hotel since the food is supposed to be better... Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Glad you go this leg of your stay settled and are happy with the results.Can you please add the amenities shown before your purchase... you can still view these by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY STUFF link near the top of their home page. Thanks.Also, please note that we have our own link to HOTWIRE, please use our own HOTWIRE link to begin any future purchases you make thru their service.Thanks, enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Hunnypot4pooh Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Here are the amenities: Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access Link to comment
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