Priceline Hotel: 3* Ft Lauderdale (West-Plantation) Hyatt Place Plantation

[JoeSchmoe]

I saw some successful bids at the Diplomat Resort in the $70 range. I'd like to book this in late February but still haven't had success (I've gone as high as $71). Is too close to primetime to get the $70 bid? As well, I realize there is still some time before then.

[yellowdog]

Please post your firm dates and we'll have a look at this.

Yellowdog.

PS. That rate for Diplomat isn't seen so often. Also, rates are date specific.

[grego]

We are also looking for a room either in the Ft. Lauderdale Downtown or Beach area. I have tried the last two days for a 4* for the date of February 27, 2010 - one night.

The first bid was at $50, then added the Miramar area again at 4* and raised it to $55.

Today I tried the same process even starting at 3 1/2* and $60 with no luck.

We really want to score eith the Renaissance or the Hilton but will take any of the 4* in the Beach area.

Any suggestions other than the obvious of raising the amount?

If that is the right thing to do, how high should I now start?

[JoeSchmoe]

Maybe Feb 19-23 (ish). I could work around the dates based on the rates though.

[yellowdog]

grego

Please start a new topic for your own stay.

JoeSchmoe

Based on the dates you posted. I would guess $80-$90, bid in $2 steps. But there's nothing that guarantee that you will get Diplomat.

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

Yellowdog.

[grego]

grego

Please start a new topic for your own stay.

JoeSchmoe

Based on the dates you posted. I would guess $80-$90, bid in $2 steps. But there's nothing that guarantee that you will get Diplomat.

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

Yellowdog.

Sorry. I thought because he was asking for dates around the same time I was that the information you could provide would be relevant in light of the timing. Is it possible that the $80 - $90 is the correct amount for that category hotel in that area around that time?

[AaronJB]

Grego, no problem - we only ask for a new topic to be created in order to keep the board organized and so that it's easily seen who needs help rather than having multiple people trying to ask in the same thread. We would be happy to help you in a new thread. Thanks. :)

[riche]

Prime time is on weekends, around holidays, and during spring break weeks.

Spring break season is a little different every year.

Try entering your dates in a standard booking site and see what the rates are. compare them to rates on other weeks, or on other days of the same week. That will tell you if you are hitting prime days or prime weeks.

[JoeSchmoe]

$45/night Feb 21-26. Initially I was looking for something closer to the beach, but I gave up after getting this deal. Includes continental breakfast too.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Looks like a very nice deal for this property... especially with the included breakfast this chain provides.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

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

Enjoy your stay.

[JoeSchmoe]

It was a while ago when I booked it, but I the PRICELINE link (at least I think I did). Thanks.

[AaronJB]

Thank you for using the site's PRICELINE link. :)