Priceline Hotel: Las Vegas Golden Nugget for 4 people in 1 room

[cap]

I'm aware of the Priceline policy to only guarantee a room for 2. I use PRICELINE all the time to book a room for my family (2 adults/2 children). I never had any problems. I saved so often that I'm willing to take the risk to pay extra one day. This time is different because it would be the first time I would bid on a hotel that charges extra for the 3rd and 4th person in the room, regardless of age.

Does anybody have experience with winning the Las Vegas Golden Nugget for 4 people in 1 room? Did you have to pay the $20/person fee at check-in in accordance with the PRICELINE policies? Were you charged any other fees?

Thanks.

[travelAlot]

I think the question is whether you really want to roll the dice regarding hotel. Most casino hotels will try to accommodate regarding bed type/number and smoking preference, but even if you book direct with them, there is generally no guarantee until arrival -- because availability determines what they can assign to you. Regarding Priceline, you are only guaranteed the accommodation for two people.

As far as Vegas is concerned, if you were at a Marriott or other 3+-star traditional chain hotel, I believe the extra person (especially kids) is not an issue as long a there are enough available rooms. But Vegas is a way way different animal regarding extra people and charges, and it's usually non-negotiable. As far as the Golden Nugget is concerned, I believe that yes they will charge you because of its policies (but that would be the same if you were at Harrah's or Planet Hollywood etc). Priceline will not intervene because the hotel has fulfilled what was promised.

One possible compromise would be to check HOTWIRE via a search for at least 3 people (hotels typically won't force 3 people to cram into one bed and the 3-person reservation assures 2 beds...it is possible in a pinch you could get a king and a rollaway but I doubt it). GN is the only downtown 4-star I believe on Hotwire so it's pretty identifiable. If successful, you might want to call the hotel a few days before arrival and verify the two beds guarantee. And at check-in, naturally do so yourself without the whole family (i.e. "my wife and kid...singular...are out in the car" etc). Price-wise, try to compare recent successful PRICELINE bids for about same day/time (i.e. what PL might accept) plus $20/extra person vs. Hotwire with 2 adults 1 child -- to see which would be more advantageous.

Hope this helps and good luck.

[cap]

I thought the Golden Nugget was unusual but now that you mention Harrah's and Planet Hollywood, I'll have to be more careful.

Your suggestion to try with 3 people is interesting. I have never thought about it. Unfortunately, when I tried for a trip next week, the Golden Nugget disappears on HOTWIRE when you go from 2 to 3 people in the room.

[bbbb]

All Las Vegas hotels charge for more then 2 adults staying in the same room. I never say any thing about my kid at check-in and they never say any thing about the charge :)

[thereuare]

I believe Harrahs properties doesn't charge for children as the 3rd and 4th occupant.