Priceline Hotel: 4* Las Vegas (Strip North) Treasure Island

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Thanks to the forum I was able to book thru the betterbidding site and Hotwire to acquire a room for my stay at the Venetian. ($119/Night) Feb 15th and forward See earlier Hotwire Hotel Purchase thread.

I am now fortunate to be able to travel a day earlier. I have attempted to locate a 5 star on HOTWIRE and PRICELINE bidding as much as $179 for this one holiday night without success. I am not willing to go above this amount for a 5 star and even lowered my star rating to 4 to attempt to snag Treasure Island. (No luck) I am not afraid of waiting till tomorrow (the date of LV arrival) if this could be a successful stategy. I would be willing to drop to a 4 star and raise my expected price if this is what I should do. Any ideas would be welcome.

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I would be willing to drop to a 4 star and raise my expected price if this is what I should do.

I believe you'll have to do both.

What time do you arrive in Vegas on 2/14? Have you considered staying off-strip for the first nite of your arrival? What is the best deal you're able to get thru conventional booking channels?

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Thank you for the prompt response. I appreciate your expert advice and comment.

We will arrive LV by Air at 1800 HRs on Saturday. My initial strategy was to wait and see if some last minute 5* rooms would become available. I am still hoping, but not sure if this ever really happens in the last 24 hrs. 5 Star is still my first choice.

I desire a Hotel w/ Casino (or in proximity) with as high a star rating as possible up to a budget amount of say $179. Does not have to be on the strip, But don't want to be 15 miles away. I would consider paying more for a package with a show/casino credit/dining/? + room for two, but have not located anything. Most all of the direct channels to the hotels appear to be at least double the above mentioned amount if at all available. Many appear to require more than a single night stay. Any thoughts?

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Any interest in the Stratosphere for $150? (hardly seems like a deal at all, but that's where rates are currently, and a discount vs. a conventionally booked room there)

... or do you intend to just wait until tomorrow before booking anything to see if rates drop at all for day of arrival reservations?

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The statisphere certainly may end up being an option this late in the game. After all, I will only have the room 16 hrs before going to my successful Venetian Win...I believe I will check again in the morning snd see what may of openened up. Next I will check an offer attached to my first win which is a 5 Star at $191. (Like an add days offer) Then I will consider your suggestion of the Stratisphere. I will ultimately close the post when I make that final move. Meanwhile, if you or anyone else stumbles across a deal I will greatly appreciate any advice.

I have to admit that I travel over 1/2 million miles every other year, and since locating your site through flyertalk, I have found this to be the most fun trip I have ever put together. Thanks for this.

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The Starosphere deal was seen on HOTWIRE, hopefully it will still be there in the morning if/when you need it.

Glad we're helping you bring the fun back into travel :)

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Looking forward to seeing how it ends!

EDIT to Add: the Stratosphere doesn't look like it's currently offered at the moment on HOTWIRE :)

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Just shored up 4* Las Vegas (North Strip) Treasure Isl $191 Feb 14th one night Using your site and linking through Priceline. I will also post under Pricline topics as I think is the protecal. I ramped up 2 bids starting from $159 N 5*, $179 N+South 5*, closed and opened the brouser and then added the 4* to the N search along with an increase to $191. This would theoretically increase my 5 star bids in the North and potentially add only the desireable Treasure Island. (which I though was sold out) I ultimately feel lucky since rates escalated daily till todays arrival date. I even saw a Pricline buy it now for the above mentioned Stratusphere for over $300. (Yesterday Hotwire had it pinned at $150) Thanks again for all you do. I will brag to my friends on your state of the art website.

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4* Las Vegas (North) 02/14 $191

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Congratulations on your success!

Glad to hear you found something which meets your needs and at only slightly more than your buget. Look at this way, you don't need a cab to get from Treasure Island to the Venetian so the cab fare saved went towards the cost of the room :)

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICLINE link to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.