Priceline Hotel: 5* Las Vegas (Strip North) Venetian

[cuDSM]

I just found this message board. What a wealth of information!! After a few days of reading I thought I was ready to start the bidding process.

I am going to Las Vegas from May 9-May 11.

I was looking to get Palazzo or Venetian. (Preferably Palazzo)

I understand that 5* North Strip is usually one of the two.

I searched the calendar function and noticed someone got Palazzo for $170 for May 9th.

I started my initial bid at $145/night. Rejected, but counter-offered at $198.

Added a re-bid zone (Convention Center). Re-bid at $155. Rejected.

Added a re-bid zone (Airport LAS). Re-bid at $155. Rejected.

Added a re-bid zone (Nelis). Re-bid at $160. Rejected.

Added a re-bid zone (Fremont) Re-bid at $163. Rejected.

Added a re-bid zone (West of Strip). Re-bid at $166. Accepted!!!

I also got the option of extending my stay.

I initially booked thru Venetian's website using a promotional rate of $220/night.

I guess I can cancel that reservation now! :)

[dahammer]

very well done, a nice discount off of the promotional rate, thank you for your post.

thanks for your post and hope your luck continues in Vegas!

[cuDSM]

I have a quick question for my stay in May...

How successful have people been in getting two queen beds at Venetian with a Priceline accomodation?

It looks like the standard room would be a Venetian Luxury which is one King bed.

[thereuare]

It's usually an additional charge... but the room does have a pull-out couch if that would be an acceptable second bed.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links in my signature to begin your future travel purchases.

Thanks, enjoy your stay.

[cuDSM]

I just got back from trip. It was a great time.

I tried the $20 trick to get a better room. I got a Bella View Suite. (Rialto rooms were sold out). I would definitely recommend this hotel. Everything about it was great. The room was very spacious for me and three other people. Was able to get four room keys and late check out.

[rthomas500]

What is this $20 trick for a better room? I tried searching the site but I couldn't find anything. Any help would be much appreciated.

thanks,

[thereuare]

The $20 trick is tipping at check-in to receive an upgraded room.

See this thread for more details (the thread begins as a general tipping thread but quick turns towards the front desk after the first few posts): Tipping at Hotels.