christineah Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 My friends and I are going to Las Vegas from Nov 8 to Nov 12 and we are considering using PRICELINE to get our hotel. We would like a 5 star on the strip but we don't really want to stay at the Trump and it seems like the trend is going that way. We tried Hotwire and by process of elimination we got a 5 star that was definately the Trump, and a four star that was probably Planet Hollywood.I looked at this post and we would love to stay in the Venetian or Caesar's or Bellagio or Wynn...anyways, what I'm confused about is the technique to add other areas and slowly increase the price...can someone please explain this to me? (I've seen other posts where people have done this)I would love some tips on bidding for a hotel...I know we're not guaranteed a hotel and I also know that getting the trump is a distinct possibility but are there techniques you can use to decrease this possibility?Thanks! Link to comment
cloud51620 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 from my experience, i don't think you can avoid trump through PRICELINE. the only way to avoid trump is through hotwire, which is usually cost more. however, one thing i noticed and you can try to work that toward your advantage is that you will win trump in the weekend and venetian in the week day. which means trump is cheaper in the weekend and venetian is cheaper in the week day, probably because the popularity. another thing i suggested is that you can also want to stay in THE hotel, i think is one of the best on the strip even though is a little farther from the center of strip Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 There is no way to avoid, or target, a specific hotel when bidding on PRICELINE.If you're not open to staying at the Trump then you shouldn't use PRICELINE.If you decide you'd still like to bid on a hotel let us know what star level you choose and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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 Link to comment
christineah Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I think we would prefer a 5*....but we might settle on a 4*... Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I think we would prefer a 5*....but we might settle on a 4*...This isn't really clear... do you want to start bidding on a 5* hotel? Have you discussed with the others and is the Trump acceptable? How many rooms are you seeking? Which zones are you bidding?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 Link to comment
christineah Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Ok...I would like to start bidding on a 5* for 1 room. As long as we are on the strip, we don't care if it's north or south and like I said before, we would prefer not to be in the Trump. Is the Bellagio one of the hotels Priceline deals with?Also, my question before...why do people start adding other areas while increasing the price by small amounts?Thanks... Link to comment
christineah Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 These were the amenities listed for a 4* hotel (central strip) on HOTWIRE for $155/night:casinofitnesspoolrestaurantbusiness centerhigh-speed internetgolf nearbytennis nearbyAny ideas would be much appreciated... Link to comment
dahammer Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 HOTWIRE only shows 8 amenities on the first page, can you please click "view all amenities" as you are missing one. Link to comment
christineah Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Sorry...here are all the amenities listed for that 4* hotel:casinofitnesspoolrestaurantbusiness centerhigh-speed internetgolf nearbytennis nearbyspa services Link to comment
slick_gd Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 This one looks to be Paris. That would be my best guess, and I'm sure thereuare and dahammer would agree.Use this HOTWIRE link to start your purchase and let the board know the result. Link to comment
christineah Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh and it also lists it as a customer favorite...still probably the Paris? Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I would agree.... Paris would be my best guess as well.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 Link to comment
christineah Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 We booked the 4* center strip for $156/night on Hotwire. You guys were right...it was the Paris and we are pleased with the result!Here were the amenities they listed:casinofitnesspoolrestaurantbusiness centerhigh-speed internetgolf nearbytennis nearbyspa servicesThanks for all your help! Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Congratulations on your success!Glad to hear you received the hotel you were hoping for and are happy with the results... we're happy to have helped.Thank you for sharing your results with the board.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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