schuey Posted May 14, 2008 Report Posted May 14, 2008 Who am I?CasinoPoolBusiness CenterGolf NearbySpa ServicesFitness CenterRestaurant(s)High Speed InternetTennis NearbyThanks.
thereuare Posted May 14, 2008 Report Posted May 14, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!The above is a match for both Ballys and the Flamingo so either of these would be likely candidates. However, of the two, i believe the one you're seeing is the Flamingo and that would be our best guess.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
schuey Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Posted May 14, 2008 Do you think it's worth waiting for those date?
thereuare Posted May 14, 2008 Report Posted May 14, 2008 Waiting for what... different hotel? lower price for this hotel? something else? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
schuey Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Posted May 16, 2008 Do you think prices will go down?What do you think this is?CasinoFitnessPoolsRestaurantsBiz CtrHi Speed InternetGolf NearTennis NearThanks.Sorry about that. The above is 4* south strip 9/6-8/08
thereuare Posted May 16, 2008 Report Posted May 16, 2008 I'm not currently seeing a 4* hotel in the South Strip zone with the amenities above... are you still seeing this offered on HOTWIRE?Since you asked above if prices will come down, ae you currently prepared to pay the prices of the HOTWIRE hotels you're inquiring about? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
schuey Posted May 18, 2008 Author Report Posted May 18, 2008 I do not see the4 star south strip offered any longer (through your HOTWIRE link or otherwise.)If the 3.5 star is Flamingo, it's not much lower than the price on their website. It must be a deluxe room and I would want to upgrade to a GO suite. Any comments appreciated. I am interested in Flamingo because I've read they have a great pool.
Diamond Dog Posted May 18, 2008 Report Posted May 18, 2008 Not sure, but it would be their basic room (I believe) which is (rather stupidly) called a 'deluxe' room. We stayed at The Flamingo last year - the basic rooms were fine, but we upgraded to a GO Luxury room for the last three days (that's a GO room, with a view) and it was worth the money. However, it did cost us $27 per night to do so, booked via the front desk. You may be able to get it cheaper (I'm certainly going to try the '$20 trick' this year!), but that's something you have totake into account. We got a fantastic view of the Bellagio fountains, from the 22nd floor, by the way.The pool area is superb - one of the top four in Vegas (I'd suggest). There are five diffferent pools in total, with a waterslide and waterfall area. It is surrounded by a wonderful wildlife habitat area, that is lovely to walk around when you want a little peace and quiet!
thereuare Posted May 18, 2008 Report Posted May 18, 2008 If you're not happy with the HOTWIRE rate offered than book it direct and/or look for alternate options. (and a reminder that if you're searching HOTWIRE for quad occupancy be sure to search for the same when comparing rates at other sites to make sure that you're doing an apples-to-apples comparison)Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
schuey Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Posted May 19, 2008 This is very helpful. Did you upgrade at the front desk when you arrived or before? Thanks.
Diamond Dog Posted May 20, 2008 Report Posted May 20, 2008 This is very helpful. Did you upgrade at the front desk when you arrived or before? Thanks.Upon arrival - we had been to LA and come back for the final three days. As we checked in, I just asked if there were any upgrades available. The response was "Yes, but it will be $25 + tax". I tried to barter it down, but she wouldn't budge. As it was, a futher $27 per night for that room and that view was a good deal, we thought. I'm looking to do the same again this year (but will try the $20 trick first, most certainly!).
schuey Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Posted May 20, 2008 thereuare,The original 3.5* center strip I asked about (probably Flamingo) is gone and there's a new deal:3.5* Center Strip9/6-8/2008$125/ntCasinoFitness CenterSwimmingrestaurantbiz ctrhi spd internetgolf nearbytennis nearbyNow what do you think I'm looking at?Do you think Flamingo will put another offer on Hotwire again for these dates?Should this be a new post?Thanks.
thereuare Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 I'm not currently seeing any 3.5* in the Center Strip zone on HOTWIRE for your dates.HOTWIRE will only show the lowest price hotel at each star level in each zone, so if you're seing another property offered you would either need the original hotel (Flamingo) to lower it's price below the current offering, the current allotment of inventory for the current hotel to get sold, or have the current hotel pull/raise their offering price.What is it that you're looking for from this stay and what is your nightly budget?Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
schuey Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Posted May 21, 2008 You are right. That listing is gone now.I was hoping to be Center Strip, 3.5* or up for <$150/nt. 2nd choice would be 4*, south strip.I am more interested in a great pool and less in casino for a visit with my sister.Thanks for your ongoing help.
thereuare Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Do you think Flamingo will put another offer on Hotwire again for these dates?I think it may be back.Please use this HOTWIRE link. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
schuey Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Posted May 23, 2008 OK. Through your HOTWIRE link there is now a $129/nt rate for central strip 3.5*. It has:casinofitnesspoolretaurant biz ctrhi spd internetnear golfnear fitnessNo spa--so I assume it's not Flamingo. Who do you think it is?Thanks again.
thereuare Posted May 24, 2008 Report Posted May 24, 2008 If you go back to HOTWIRE and click the CONTINUE button (under the price) next to this offering, do you see a SPA icon on the next page? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
schuey Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Posted May 27, 2008 Got it. Now this same deal (central strip, same amenities, 3.5*) is $125. It was $129. Do you think it is still Flamingo?
thereuare Posted May 27, 2008 Report Posted May 27, 2008 Yes, that would still be my best guess.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
schuey Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Posted May 28, 2008 OK. I finally booked it. It is Flamingo. I'm pleased. Do you need ot change my heading?
thereuare Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Congratulations on your success!Glad to hear you took the plunge and received the hotel you were expecting... we're happy to have helped.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay... and the pools! :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
SummerTrip Posted June 12, 2008 Report Posted June 12, 2008 What is the $20 trick? I have been looking for information on this. Can you point me in the right direction?Thanks
thereuare Posted June 12, 2008 Report Posted June 12, 2008 The $20 trick is tipping the front desk clerk for an upgraded room.See this thread: Hotel Tipping Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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