Joaquin_gr Posted July 19, 2009 Report Posted July 19, 2009 Hi, I am completely new on this bidding world. I am planning on going to Orlando the second week of october and I want to find a hotel or ressort near Universal, my budget is aprox $60 night for 5 nights for 3.5 stars or more. Can you please gide me through my options? I am cheking priceline but havent made a bid yet. I have everal questions also:Can I ask for a king size bed instead of two beds?Is it safe to use priceline?Is the priceline star rating the same as the industry? Sorry for y spelling, I speak spanish. Thank you so much and sorry if you have answered this before.
yellowdog Posted July 19, 2009 Report Posted July 19, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!You will not get a "Resort" around $60 in this zone. But you should do well with your budget for a 3*-3.5*. HOTWIRE is also an alternative to PRICELINE.Can I ask for a king size bed instead of two beds?You can ask for it if you don't get a room with it, but it's no guarante that you will get it. PRICELINE usally book rooms with king/queen beds. Is it safe to use priceline?It's no problem. But make sure you understand the rules before you start to bid.Is the priceline star rating the same as the industry?More or less.This is a good link:I've never used Priceline or Hotwire Post back with your thoughts and we'll take it from there.Yellowdog.
Joaquin_gr Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Posted July 21, 2009 Thank you for your reply, I have read alot and I understand much better how priceline works. I already now my traveling dates : check in october 12-2009 / check out october 17-2009 I want to be near universal studios and my maximun budget is 60 per might. I want to get the best deal with this numbers. What combination of stars/ubication/dolars do you recomend for my starting bid? In other words, what would you do if you where in my position.I understand why you need us to hit the link here, so would defenately have my hit. Hope you could help, thank you so much.
yellowdog Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 Do you know how to use your free zones for bidding? Priceline Re-Bidding ExplainedPlease post if you have any questions.Yellowdog.
taliategan Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 Wanted to let you know that the PRICELINE area for Universal also includes the SeaWorld area. If you bid on PRICELINE, you could get a hotel around the Convention Center, SeaWorld or south of SeaWorld, as well as the area around Universal. HOTWIRE splits the Universal and SeaWorld into two areas - so if you use HOTWIRE you know you will get a hotel fairly close to Universal.
yellowdog Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 taliateganThanx for this!! I have had the HOTWIRE zone in my head for this stay :) Joaquin_grSee taliategan's answer. We better go with HOTWIRE to secure a hotel close to Universal. Don't worry, you're in good hands with this :) Are you ok with HOTWIRE?If you're trying to target a specific property then HOTWIRE can often be a better option if you're successfully able to identify it based upon the star rating and amenities shown before your purchase... the trade-off is that HOTWIRE usually costs a little more than PRICELINE, so you need to decide what is most important to you for a given stay, the lowest possible price OR the ability to take an educated guess as to the property you may receive.Yellowdog.
Joaquin_gr Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Posted July 21, 2009 Hi thanks for the reply, I just read about it and I understand the concept, and I can follow steps.
Joaquin_gr Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks for the help guys! I would rather be close to universal but its not super important because I will rent a car. I dont have a problem with hotwire, if you guys recommend it i will change from priceline to hotwire. Should I change and post on the hotwire area?
yellowdog Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 Joaquin_grSorry for the trouble, i should have told you that this zone is big comparing to HOTWIRE zone. I will guide you all the way.I have to go for tonight. But i will post an answer to you first thing in the morning (European time)Yellowdog.
Joaquin_gr Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Posted July 21, 2009 Dont worry. Now I am going to check on your list the hotels that hotwire has in my zone and stars.. And maybe you could help me identify any of my preference!!!
thereuare Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 Did anything of interest and within your budget appear on HOTWIRE for this stay? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
yellowdog Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 Joaquin_grI took a look for your stay, and i found a nice hotel to a great price. It's Four Points Studio City (reviews here) the location is close to Universal. It's listed as a 3*, $38 on HOTWIRE with (Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business) Universal Orlando - I-Drive North zone.I will be in Orlando this period also. So i have reasearch the rates and this is a good "hotel" time for Orlando. Let us know what you think.Yellowdog.
Joaquin_gr Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Posted July 22, 2009 Hi, I have read the reviews for the Four points and it looks like a great option!. Also I found another option for the same dates but in a diferent location, could you help me identify it? It looks like a great deal as well! 4* sea world I drive South 47$Fitness, pool, restaurant, business, high speed internet, golf
yellowdog Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 This is a match for Rosen Shingle Creek, very nice place for this price.Please use the site's HOTWIRE link to start your purchase, and let us know how it goes.Yellowdog.
sarah0403 Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 I live near orlando four points is decent, great viewsdont try to get Enclave its a dumpdoubletree is ok but i think they charge you for parking ($12 a night maybe still?) it is right across the street from Universal. i think the hyatt is too, but There is nothing else around. I found it very dull. crown plaza is nice, little boring for mewyndham resort on I-drive is awesome the pool never closes! one of my favorites. I stayed there for $45 w-tax twice last year through priceline was not disappointed. the rooms with the hardwood floors are remodeled (in the back) and very nice the landscaping is beautiful too... bring soda though i think a coke was 2 bucks at the vending machine, they actually took credit cards ha ha they went up in star level for a while...well worth it. it is in a happening area too.clarion is not bad I like it if you can get it for $35 its right next to the wet n wild waterpark you can get a room that the slider opens out to the pool the employees are really helpful and nicepersonally when I stay, I get a room on I-drive it is always happening these are all 3*-3.5* im goin next month, maybe a 4 star i need a vacation. I dont want stuffy though...good luck have fun!!
Joaquin_gr Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Posted July 23, 2009 I just got the Rosen Shingle Creek on I-Drive !!!!Thanks to everybody for their help! Off course I used the HOTWIRE link in your website! Thanks again!
yellowdog Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Thank you for sharing your result with the board and using our HOTWIRE link to book thisEnjoy orlando and and your stay.Yellowdog.
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