Priceline Hotel: Las Vegas Oct 18-20 or 21

[wantametzia]

Looking to go to Las Vegas 10-18 through either 20 or 21 When should I begin bidding on Priceline for airfare and looking for hotel near convention center. I am looking at 3, 3 1/2 or 4 star hotel right nearby. Any suggestions on prices or ways of bidding would be appreciated. Also on Priceline what should I expect to pay for rental cars through bidding with them. it will be my first time to Vegas, anything I need to know about extra fees??? Thanks in advance.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Let's take this one step at a time...

When will your plans be firm and you'll know whether you need two nites or three?

Are there you for a conference at the Convention Center, as most first time visitors usually want to stay on the strip. If you're there for a conference, how much of your time will be spent at the conference vs. visiting the sites and strip of Las Vegas? Will you need to go to the conference in the morning and return at the end of the day... or will you have a need for multiple trips each stay between the conference and your hotel?

What is your approximate budget for this trip? (per nite before taxes and fees)

Do you have a specific need for a car? (ie- are you traveling outside of the strip area at all?)

Let us know the above and we'll take it from there.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[wantametzia]

Will be there for a conference...hours are 9-4p.m., the 19th and 20th. Want a car to get around at night. No particular budget, just looking for a decent hotel at a great price. The conference will be at the Renaissance.

[thereuare]

When will your plans be firm and you'll know whether you need two nites or three?

???

What is your approximate budget for this trip? (per nite before taxes and fees)

Everyone has a budget... even if it's a price slightly below the best deal you're able to get thru convenional booking channles. Are you willing to spend $200/nite for a 5* hotel this trip? $150? $100? Do you need/want to be in a hotel with a casino?

Want a car to get around at night.

Unless you plan on traveling off the strip i don't think a car is necessary... everyone walks the strip or takes taxis (too easy to drink in Vegas so you don't want to be driving from place-to-place anyway).

[wantametzia]

I have seen posted on this board wins of $35-$50.00 for 3-4 star hotels...that seems like a good price. Priceline name your own price airfares seem difficult to track...any info on these???

Will want to leave the night of the 20th or early on the 21st

[thereuare]

Will want to leave the night of the 20th or early on the 21st

What is the determining factor as to your depature date?

[wantametzia]

What is the determining factor as to your depature date?

I think I will leave early morning on the 21st since it seems fare are cheaper in the a.m. as supposed to later in the day. Any advice on bidding with PRICELINE would be appreciated.

[thereuare]

So to confirm, you want a 3*-4* hotel for 10/18-10/21? Are you set on the Convention Center zone (given our comments/suggestion above regarding staying on the strip)

Are you willing to spend more to stay in a higher rated htoel OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay?

Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[wantametzia]

3-4 star at the convention center.

Anyone have sucess bidding for 3 1/2 star convention center area...Hilton or Marriot Suites and at what price??? Thanks!!

[thereuare]

Are you willing to spend more to stay in a higher rated htoel OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay

In other words.... would you prefer a 4* hotel at $50 or a lower rated and priced hotel, say a 3* for $35?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[wantametzia]

In other words.... would you prefer a 4* hotel at $50 or a lower rated and priced hotel, say a 3* for $35?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

PLEASE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH AIRFARE BIDDING AND RENTAL CAR NAME YOUR OWN PRICE...THANK YOU

[thereuare]

For help with the other aspects of your stay please post in the appropriate Airfare and Car Rental sections of the board.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

.... and please don't type in ALL CAPS.