Priceline Hotel: vegas.. 02/16-02/18.. 4* on strip.. $125

[wogerwabbit]

Hi guys,

I am looking a 4* hotel in vegas for 2 nights from 02/16-02/18 on the strip..

I am open to getting Excalibur or Luxor (which I think is a 3 stars) as an option too. If thats the case then I would not want to bid higher than $97.

I am a newbie here so hopefully these are valid requests. A bidding strategy would be a great help. :)

Thanks,

wogerwabbit

[CrankiestOne]

I don't see Excalibur on the Priceline list (am I missing it?). Luxor and Westin are both in the south strip zone, so you're not going to be able to bid 3* or 4* in that zone unless you are okay with Westin. What other hotels/zones would you consider?

[wogerwabbit]

I don't see Excalibur on the Priceline list (am I missing it?). Luxor and Westin are both in the south strip zone, so you're not going to be able to bid 3* or 4* in that zone unless you are okay with Westin. What other hotels/zones would you consider?

I don't see it in the list either.. I guess I am ok with taking a risk with Westin. Is Westin 4*? I guess I could start off with a 4* on the north strip area first and then go to south strip?

[thereuare]

I think this may be a tough win at $97 or less but you can give it a try as follows:

At the 4* level you have two re-bid zones available. 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* North Strip...

Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $65, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* North Strip and re-bid zone2...

Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $75, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* South Strip...

Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $65, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* South Strip and re-bid zone2...

Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $75, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* North Strip and South Strip...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $85, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* North Strip and re-bid zone2...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $95.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

[wogerwabbit]

I have tried the strategy you suggested upto my MAX price of $130/night for 4*. But I have not been successful.. :)

Do you guys think I should just keep trying at the same price everyday? Do you think prices might fall as the dates get closer. This is for the long weekend 2/16-2/18. So it's still more than a month away.

Thanks for your help.

[thereuare]

I had noted previously:

I think this may be a tough win at $97 or less...

Do you think prices might fall as the dates get closer.

See the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ.

Do you have a back-up reservation anywhere? (if so, where and how much) If unsuccessful with priceline, will you cancel the trip, or find other accomodations?

[wogerwabbit]

I don't have a back up accommodation anywhere yet.. As for the price, for 4* I am ok with upto $125/night.. ($97 was for a 3* accommodation).

I still not cancel my trip since I already bought plane tix.. So I guess I just have to keep trying.

Thanks for your help.

[wogerwabbit]

Just got a room at the excalibur for 300+ taxes for 2 night on their site. This is my back up..

Will still bid on priceline everyday to see if I can get something cheaper.

[thereuare]

Using the Excalibur link in our support page? :)