Priceline Hotel: 3.5* San Juan Sheraton Old San Juan

[AmyA]

We used the BetterBidding PRICELINE link to bid. Before bidding, we researched previous successful bids on this forum, which was very helpful.

We needed 3 rooms for the nights of 12/31/09 - 01/03/10 (3 nights) for a pre-cruise stay. We wanted to be close to the pier and historic Old San Juan, so we were hoping for the 3.5* Old San Juan Sheraton.

Selected 3.5* in San Juan. Bid $74, which was rejected.

Opened new window. Selected 3.5* in San Juan and Ponce for free rebid (since Ponce has no 3.5* hotels). Bid $82. This bid was accepted by Old San Juan Sheraton. Taxes and fees added were an extra $11.06/night per room (which seems a bit low? I thought Puerto Rico hotels had at least a 22% tax).

This is a good price. To compare, the Old San Juan Sheraton website lists rooms starting at $232+ /night. Hotwire shows a hotel with the same amenities going for $103/night for these nights -- which is likely the Old San Juan Sheraton, based on what I have read from other bidder's posts in the HOTWIRE forum. If this is so, PRICELINE saved us $21/night per room over the HOTWIRE prices.

(Sorry - the title of this topic has the wrong dates - it should read 12/31/09 - 01/03/10. Thanks.)

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you got a great deal on this property (especially when including New Years Eve) and you couldn't get any closer to the Old San Juan Pier... should work out great for your needs.

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

Enjoy your stay.