Hotwire Hotel: Advice for bidding for a hotel in Aruba on PL

[DemKR]

Hi, I am trying to get a very good deal for a hotel near the intl airport in Oranjestad or Palm Beach. However, I'm a little reluctant to bid on Priceline due to the fact that the entire island is included on the bidding area.

Has anyone had success bidding on PL for a 2 or 3 star hotel and getting a hotel on the Palm Beach strip in Oranjestad? Is it risky to bid? Did anyone get screwed?

Thanks. BTW, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, as I am new to the board. I am still trying to read up but this is an important question and I really needed to ask tonight. Thanks again

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding! :)

Please post your dates of stay and we will have a look to see what options may be available for your dates.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your travel purchases.

[DemKR]

Aaron thank you...

My dates of stay will be 4/2/10 to 4/6/10

I'm looking for any star really...big bargain hunter here..Be nice to have shuttle service to Beatrix Airport, but only in the Orenjestad/PB area.

[thereuare]

HOTWIRE has what appears to be the Westin for $175/nite... is this within your budget and a 'good enough' deal?

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

[DemKR]

Even though I do consider that a good deal, it'd be a stretch. I wouldn't mind a 1or 2 star hotel if that price were cut in half - the general consensus is that HOTWIRE does seem to offer more than PRICELINE as far as location narrowing is concerned though...

[AaronJB]

There is also a $142 3* on HOTWIRE, as well. In terms of more reasonably priced properties, the MVC Eagle Beach is on sale for $113 via Orbitz (plus, free breakfast), and coupon code FABSAVE10 takes another 10% off per night.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE, PRICELINE or Orbitz.com links to start your purchase.

[DemKR]

I seem to have found a "Palm Beach" if I search for Oranjestad instead of "Aruba" on Priceline. Choices are 4*, 3 1/2*, and 3*. What would you suggest bidding to get the 3 stars?

[thereuare]

What is your maximum bid for a 3* hotel in this zone?

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[DemKR]

I want to shoot for $60-70. I know that's probably unrealistically low(especially around Spring Break)...so anything that comes close to that would work .

I got denied today for $45-50. I've got plenty of time for the trip to continue retrying...

Even if a 2 opens up I would go for it too

[thereuare]

I think $60-$70 is going to be tough for this time of year, but as you have time i'd increase your bids by $5 every 24 hours until you reach your maximum bid.

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

[DemKR]

I think $60-$70 is going to be tough for this time of year, but as you have time i'd increase your bids by $5 every 24 hours until you reach your maximum bid.

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

Sounds like a plan to me, if you guys find anything specific please let me know!