Kevin_M Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I have been bidding everyday with Priceline for a Resort in Fort Lauderdale for February 21 - February 24. I have been trying to get the Western Diplomat in Hollywood and the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort in Fort Lauderdale beach.I have been bidding for weeks using all the zones for rebids. I have started from $140 - $200 with no success. The retail rates start at $400 and there is availability through the website.Any suggestions? Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!What is your maximum bid for this stay? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Kevin_M Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!What is your maximum bid for this stay?My max would be $210/night. I have a cancellable backup booked so I plan to keep bidding. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Kevin_M,best rate at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort is $519/night. I don't think $300 will cut it here. This resort is allways expensive and hard to get. We have only seen reported wins when time are slow in Fort Lauderdale. Westin in Hollywood shows sold out for your dates. The Crown Plaza Resort in Hollywood can be booked for $215. Please use boards Crown Plaza link found in the support page. Where do you have a back-up?? Is a resort your only option?Henrik. Link to comment
Kevin_M Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 The Westin in Hollywood keeps changing for some reason. It was sold out a couple weeks ago, and then all types of room were available (different views, different bed configurations, etc) and now it looks like there is no availability again. I wonder if it is a glitch or something.My backup is actually the Crowne Plaza which I got for $199 awhile ago. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 The best thing you can do is to call the hotel and ask how booked they are. Say that you can't decide if going or not and want to ask about availability for your dates.Keep the board updated.Henrik. Link to comment
Kevin_M Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Just checked their website again, and they have many rooms with various configurations available again. Link to comment
Kevin_M Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I just checked Hotwire, and they have rooms for $202 for a 4* in Hollywood. Can't tell if the hotel is Westin Diploment or Crowne Plaza judging by the list of hotels listed. Link to comment
Kevin_M Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Forgot to post an update. I ended up getting the Marriott Harbor Beach resort for $180/night. Big savings!Thanks all. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Was this thru priceline? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Kevin_M Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yes it was. Couple days before my trip. Link to comment
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