Priceline Hotel: 2* Orlando (WDW) Ramada Eastgate

[jazzhands]

Hi! I need help! I'm trying to get two cheap hotel rooms for the WDW area 1/5-1/12 and one room at the same hotel for 1/5-1/10. Doing my research, it looks like I should be able to get a 2* for less than $30/night. Is there any strategy I can use to get the two rooms first then add on the third for a shorter duration? If not, I'll do the two together and take my chances on the third.

Second, can someone please help me with a bidding strategy? I would appreciate it!

Thanks in advance!

[thereuare]

There is no way to guarantee the second stay at the same hotel with Priceline, but if you're willing to take that risk, you can move forward... but a few comments first.

In my opinion, there is a BIG jump in quality between a 2* and a 2.5* and i would consider raising your quality level for a slight increase in price (at least try it first if your budget allows).

If your goal is simply cheap, there are also other options available that could get you Travelodge/Econolodge accomodations a bit cheaper than an equivalent $30 Priceline purchase. Also, if price is the sole concern there may be other options available if you don't need to be that close to Disney (ie- I-Drive, Universal, Maingate, Kissimmee, etc areas).

Let us know a bit more info and we'll be able to better offer advice and the best approach to take.

[jazzhands]

Basically, it's down to price and location. It seems quite possible to get a hotel (all we're looking for is a clean one with a pool) close to DisneyWorld. We'd like to keep it around $30, and I'd like to surprise the others with something even lower, if possible. Does that help?

In short, yes, the 2* is acceptable

no, location (close to WDW) is important.

Thanks so much in advance!

[thereuare]

I would try within your budget for a 2.5* hotel and then if rejected try for a 2* property, and this is how i would do it:

At the 2.5* level you have two re-bid zones available. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read this thread PRICELINE RE-BIDDING and ask any questions you have and/or confirm which zones qualify as your re-bid zones.

Select 2.5* WDW and...

Bid $25, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $28, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $30.

If the above is rejected close that browser and re-access Priceline however you did previously.

Select 2* WDW and...

Bid $25.

If rejected wait 72 hours and repeat the above but when biddng for 2* change to $28. If that too is rejected repeat the above but change the 2* bid to $30.

In researching this the most popular 2* hotel to come up is the La Quinta Inn Lakeside which does not get very favorable reviews. As well, Priceline does not guarantee a pool... it is more likely than not that a Florida hotel will have a pool, but it's a risk you'll have to accept.

Here are some other alternatives that may be of interest to you and i'll supply more info if you're interested:

Best Value Inn Suites for $30/nite. I-Drive/Sea World ara but has free shuttle to disney parks.

Days Inn Maingate to Universal @ $34/nite. Doesn't get good reviews, but is a brand name and offers free shuttle to Disney. Includes booking fee so still equiavalent to a Priceline $30 win.

Feel free to ask any questions regarding the above and let us know how it goes.

[jazzhands]

Thanks! Got the 2* Ramada Eastgate for $31/night, all nights!

Thanks a ton!