The-Bartender Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hello! I have been utilizing these forums planning a weekend getaway to Clearwater Beach Fl from 6/19 to 6/21 and appreciate all of the valuable info everybody has contributed.My question is if I am using name your own price on priceline specificlly for Clearwater Beach I see everything from a 1* up to a 3.5* listed as the star levels however the resort box is darkened (inactive) and the words "resorts available" are not listed next to the Clearwater Beach detail map under "choose Where You Want To Stay" (I have seen "resorts available" there before.)Does this mean that no resorts at all are participating and are out of the question? I was hoping for the Tradewinds SP or IG. There are no 3* or 4* star resorts coming up on HOTWIRE for any less than $178 on the beachfront and the ones that do come up are not on Clearwater Beach.Thank You! Link to comment
yellowdog Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding :) Yes, the 3.5* is the higer level for this zone. So no Resort bidding/participating for Clearwater Beach.You have to use the St. Petersburg Beach/Treasure Island zone if you're after the Tradewinds hotel. Please take a look at boards Priceline Florida hotel listPlease post for further help.Yellowdog.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Link to comment
The-Bartender Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Thank you so much for your reply yellowdog. I did realize later that I should have been checking in the St Pete beach/ Treasure Isalnd zone. I have been struggling to find a good deal for this weekend and I realized it is probably because it is fathers day weekend plus the Florida kids are out of school. FYI...I have been faithfully using your hotwire and PRICELINE links.Since Sunday up till late Tuesday night I have been denied on priceline for the following... (arrive 6/19 check out 6/21)$101 for 3.5* Treasure Island/St Pete beach$101 for 3* Treasure Island/St Pete beach$129 for 3* Clearwater beach$131 for 3.5* Clearwater beach/ Treasure Island/St Pete beach$119 for 3* Clearwater beach/ Treasure Island/St Pete beachOn Hotwire I see a 3* Treasure Island resort for $178 and a 3* St Pete Beach hotel (not resort) for $188 (based on your hotel list it is probably either 3* Bilmar Beach Resort 3* Grand Plaza Hotel Beachfront Resort 3* Sirata 3* Tradewinds SandpiperI won't bother you with the amenities to figure out exactly which hotel/resort they are because for that price I will book with Expedia or something and know what hotel I am getting. At this point I may try for a 3* Clearwater beach/ Treasure Island/St Pete beach and bid about $150 and see what happens (I have to wait till about 1am est for my 24hrs to be up).I will keep you posted (and I will use your links for bidding regardless of what site I end up using) Link to comment
yellowdog Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I took a look yesterday at the prices for your zones, and it's an expensive weekend. My guess is that the "end of schools" is haunting you here. Yes, HOTWIRE is a bit expensive comparing to regular rates Ok, just post if you need any help. And thanx for using boards PRICELINE link for your bidding!Yellowdog.PS. Please check and use our links in the support page for your hotel direct purchases. Link to comment
The-Bartender Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Well... here is what happened...I explored the rebidding tool (awesome) and determined a strategy to rebid before the 24 hours wait.I added Belleair as a zone (to my existing Clearwater beach/ Treasure Island/St Pete beach) because there is nothing above a 2.5* in that zone (I had 3.5* checked) and bid $145. DeniedI then decided to lower my rating to 3* (hoping for Tradewinds SP) and bid $150.Accepetd at Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort (thats cool, I liked the looks of that property).The Orbitz and hotel.com rate for there is $197 so I consider it a good deal.I will post my winning bid on a new thread.Thanks again for the guidance yellowdog! Link to comment
The-Bartender Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 This weekend is expensive because of the Fathers day and school is out so be prepared to pay above average prices. The advertised rates are a lot higher for this specific weekend and go down and are much lower over the next month.bid history... using PRICELINE link from this forumrejected bids... (in order)3.5* st pete beach/Treasure Island $1013* st pete beach/Treasure Island $1013* clearwater beach $1293.5* clearwater beach, st pete beach/Treasure Island $1313* clearwater beach, st pete beach/Treasure Island $1193.5* clearwater beach, st pete beach/Treasure Island, Belleair $145Winning Bid (finally)3* clearwater beach, st pete beach/Treasure Island, Belleair $150Grand Plaza Hotel Beachfront ResortPriceline Zone - St. Pete Beach - Treasure Island5250 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706 727-360-1811Check in June 19th after 4pmcheck out June 21st before noonYour Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $150.00 Subtotal: $300.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $48.68 Total Charges*: $348.68 The lowest advertised rate is $197 for this property so I am very happy with this deal and want to thank all of the people who posted information and reviews to help me plan my weekend trip! I will try and post a review of this property upon my return. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you're happy with the results and that the board was helpful with your purchase.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.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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