Hotwire Hotel: First time using Hotwire

[Travel_grl]

I've read through some of these posts and it seems like a lot of you are suggesting to book directly through the hotels to get better prices than Hotwire. I have always been wary of booking anything without knowing what I'm getting so I'd love to hear some advice. We're looking at the dates of either November 8-11 or November 9-11 to stay on the strip in Las Vegas. We were originally only going to stay on the strip for Sun-Tues but if we can get a good deal for Sat. as well...we'd add that night. I've stayed in the Luxor before and the Riviera (don't want to stay there again...want something nicer). I hadbeen looking at 4* and above. I guess 3 1/2* scares me that I might end up at somewhere like the Riviera, Circus Circus, Stratosphere, etc. Thaks in advance.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Do note that on both PRICELINE and HOTWIRE the "North Strip" and "South Strip" zones do extend a little off strip, so while you are only bidding 'strip' zones, you could ultimately receive a hotel that is slightly off the strip. Would this be an acceptable outcome? (if not we hae other options as well)

What is your maximum budget for a 4* hotel?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[Travel_grl]

Are you serious? I specifically asked this question to Hotwire and was given this response. That was my fear...because I want to have a hotel directly on the strip...not something a block away. Ideally I would want to pay no more than $150/night but could go a little more than that. I'm obviously wanting the best deal I can find!

"Dear Travel_grl,

Thank you for contacting Hotwire regarding interest in booking a hotel

in Las Vegas.

I understand you are interested in booking a hotel on the Strip in Las

Vegas.

We work diligently with our hotel partners to get great rates for our

customers. To secure these deals we allow our partners to anonymously

provide their lowest rates for hotel rooms. By revealing the hotel name

and street address after the booking is complete, our partners are

assured their anonymity.

With every hotel search, you control the city area and dates. To best

meet your needs we also provide the following:

- the star rating and amenities list for each search result

- the city area descriptions and maps to review

- the main streets and points of interest on each map

- the ability to determine potential distance of your reservation from a

specific address.

Hotels located in the "Central Strip", "South Strip" and "North Strip"

neighborhoods will be located directly on the Strip.

If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to reply to this

email or contact us directly at 1-866-HOTWIRE (468-9473). Thank you for

choosing Hotwire.

Sincerely,

Dana L

Hotwire Customer Care

www.hotwire.com"

[thereuare]

For 11/9-11/11 how about any of the following:

Mirage $159/nite

Monte Carlo $115/nite

Treasure Island $139/nite

(please use the links above to begin your purchase if you go with any of the above)

Your thoughts?