Priceline Hotel: Going to Vegas, March 18th-21st

[TampaRican]

Hello guys; first of all, thanks for having this great message board. This is a blessing for all of us who are not rich but want to have a good time in Vegas.

I'm a college student who will be attending the Pacquiao-Morales super featherweight fight at the MGM Grand on March 19th. I plan to arrive on March 18th and leave on Monday, March 21st. The thing is that I would like to stay in a good hotel (4 or 5 stars... heck, even 3 if it is really worth it) that is close to the MGM. I like quiet and clean places.

I have been doing some research, and although I am basically willing to pay around $460 for a 3 night stay in the Boardwalk, I know that with that amount of money I can get a better deal elsewhere if I do things right.

So, I would like to use Priceline to get a good deal in a nice hotel in the Strip. I won't have a car available, so location is essential.

Thanks for the help beforehand.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Before we take a closer look at this... are you 21 years old or over? Many Las Vegas hotels (w/ casinos) have a 21 year old minimum (as does Priceline); if you're under 21 it may or may not be a problem, but you should at least be aware of it in order to make an educated decision of your options.

[TampaRican]

I'm 21.

[thereuare]

The problem is that your dates coincide with the CONEXPO for which there are an expected 135,000 attendees! :)

I would take that Boardwalk rate thru their website, assuming it's cancellable, and check-back with us in a month... i don't think you're going to beat that at this point if you only want to stay on the strip, but you may have better luck 2-3 weeks before arrival (however, if demand gets tight you may get nothing, so be sure to book a cancellable backup in the meantime)

[TampaRican]

135,000??? Wow... well, I guess I'll make reservations in the Boardwalk for now, and then be back 3 weeks before arrival.

Thanks a lot for the help!