calazn Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 I just returned from my Vegas trip staying at the Wynn. I love this hotel; everything about it is great including free valet parking, great amenities, big room with breathtaking view, nice casino, but the best thing was that I only paid $90/night and was successful at getting a panoramic room upgrade using the $20 trick.Now that I love the Wynn so much, I'm afraid I might not get it again (or worse, end up with Trump) for my upcoming trip in May during the Memorial Day weekend.For this trip I will be bidding for up to 4 rooms (friend's birthday celebration) and so I don't want to disappoint my friends. So, please help on strategy: when and how to bid.Max = $100/nightDates: 5/22 - 5/25Hotwire currently has the Wynn for $143/night (Frid) & $139/night (Sat & Sun) and Trump for $169/night. Does that mean I have a better chance of getting the Wynn if I place a lower bid?
AaronJB Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 Glad you were able to get a great room at the Wynn last time.However, you are setting yourself up for disappointment if you are using PRICELINE to get a certain hotel. While the Wynn may have a lower rate than the Trump, that doesn't mean that you won't get the Trump (or a different hotel entirely) if you place a lower bid. Much like Vegas, PRICELINE is a gamble.Would you be okay with something besides the Wynn or would getting a different property spoil the trip?How many people will be in each room?
thereuare Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 If you're trying to target, or avoid, a particular property, HOTWIRE may be a better option. It usually costs a little more than PRICELINE, but at least you can take an educated guess as to the property you'll likely receive (and with the case of avoiding the Trump, buy a HOTWIRE hotel which shows a Casino icon and you know it can't be that property)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
calazn Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Posted February 22, 2009 I guess my friends would be OK with something other than Trump as long as it's not crazy expensive, but I've been bragging about how nice the Wynn is so I want them to enjoy it. There will be at most 2 people in each room.
thereuare Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 I guess my friends would be OK with something other than Trump...Do you mean something other than the Wynn??Would they be ok with the Trump which slightly off-strip and doesn't have a casino?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
calazn Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Posted February 22, 2009 I got the Wynn for $115/night for 5/23 - 5/25 for 1 room.but got rejected up to $117/night for 5/22 - 5/25 for 4 rooms. Help?
thereuare Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 Congratulations on your (partial) success!Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Please start a NEW TOPIC for the balance of your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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