valdorbeach Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 I had seen a post indicating that someone was successful at booking the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort from 04/09 - 04/11 for $135 per night, via the PRICELINE link. Other previous posts also indicated that $135 was the target price for that hotel.I just tried a bid at $135 for a Resort level hotel in Fort Lauderdale Beach area of the map, and it was refused. Is there anything else I can try to get that hotel? Did I pick the wrong map area?I did use the PRICELINE link from this forum.
AaronJB Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 PRICELINE rates are date specific - if someone was able to get a certain hotel for a certain price for their dates, it doesn't mean that you will be able to for yours. 4/9-11 may be less busy than 4/5-9; I'm not sure what's going on in the area on those dates. The hotel may have PRICELINE inventory for part of your stay only.Additionally, you discuss trying for a specific hotel - keep in mind that, with PRICELINE, there's always the chance that you could win something unexpected - you have to be willing to accept what the service gives you, or you are setting yourself up for potential disappointment.Thank you for using the site's PRICELINE link; doing so is greatly appreciated.
valdorbeach Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Posted March 31, 2009 Here is an update. I expanded my search base for resorts to include the Hollywood Beach area. I had seen a few members post successful bids that got them the Westin Diplomat Resort at Hollywood Beach.I placed a bid for $135 in the resort style for both Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Beach areas. Dates are from April 6th to April 11th. The bid was accepted on the first request, at the Westin Diplomat resort. My grand total is $770 for five nights (includes all taxes). I even got the two double beds (we're traveling with our kids).I then checked Expedia, and their cheapest rates for the same dates for that hotel were $339 / night!! I am saving over $200 per night, by simply using priceline. Awesome.Note that as requested, I used your PRICELINE link.
AaronJB Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Congrats on quite the remarkable win - that's a huge savings over regular rate for these dates! :)Thank for using the site's PRICELINE link and posting your win - doing so is greatly appreciated.Enjoy your stay. :)
thereuare Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Nicely done!Another good example of the type of deals you can get when your plans are a little flexible.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICLINE link to begin your bidding.Have a great trip adn enjoy this property with your family. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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