"Resort" level vs star levels on rebids

[Go_Bucks]

How does PL treat the Resort level in relation to other star levels when rebidding?

I have no problem staying at a resort, but I'm curious for identifying appropriate rebid zones.

I recall seeing an older thread on this subject previously, but I can't find it now.

Two questions:

1) If I target Resort level and rebid additional zones without Resort, will other star levels be applied to a rebid zone (i.e. a 3*)?

2) If I target a 4* and rebid additional zones without 4* but with Resort, will the resort level be applied to a rebid zone?

Basically what I'm trying to avoid is getting "stuck" with a 3* (or lower) Resort - if there is such a thing.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

In the PRICELINE star rating hierarchy, Resorts are rated highier than 4* but less than 5*.

This is probably the thread you were refering to: Priceline Star Ratings

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

[longhorns]

So what about resort levels with respect to oahu now? Is the resort above the 4 star level? or is it between 3 and 4 star?

[thereuare]

The hierarchy has not changed:

5*

Resort

4*

3.5*

3*

2.5*

2*

1*

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

[chrisperton83]

Sorry to revive an old post. I am curious about the resort rating. I reviewed the terms of service and it does say priceline can give you a resort rather than a hotel. I actually think this is totally fine, I don't mind a resort vs. a hotel. However, my question is can priceline put you in a resort in an area that doesn't show a 4 star or higher according to its map? Also, I know the priceline sight has changed over time. However, how do you know an area has a resort other than by looking on this website? I've seen reference to a palm tree, but I didn't see this in my most recent bid. I am interested in Vegas specifically. I will look in that forum as well.

[Romelle]

Currently, Summerlin is the only zone in Las Vegas that has the resort level available for bidding. You have to check and uncheck each of the zones one at a time to see exactly which one(s) have resort level.

Priceline can "upgrade", so if resort level availability showed, even a 3.5* or lower could in theory be upgraded to resort. Probably not, as there is a lot of price difference, but not a good idea to take any chances.

The resort level is at the bottom of the numerical star listing. Easy to overlook.

Romelle