esper10 Posted June 22, 2013 #51 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I never bid before and not sure how to do it. Yes, I do have an idea but how to get the hotel I like is my problem. I pre booked the Riverside in Ft. Lauderdale for Feb. 1st and 2nd of 2014. I'm paying close to $200.00 per night. I know it is season and it is a Sat. Night and Sun. Night. I would love to bid and get a lower rate. I pick down town and the Riverside is no were to be found. Is their is a way I could get my chances closer to get it? After all it is the ONLY hotel down town. Please any of you who can help I would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader0108598 Posted June 22, 2013 #52 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) I never bid before and not sure how to do it. Yes, I do have an idea but how to get the hotel I like is my problem. I pre booked the Riverside in Ft. Lauderdale for Feb. 1st and 2nd of 2014. I'm paying close to $200.00 per night. I know it is season and it is a Sat. Night and Sun. Night. I would love to bid and get a lower rate. I pick down town and the Riverside is no were to be found. Is their is a way I could get my chances closer to get it? After all it is the ONLY hotel down town. Please any of you who can help I would appreciate it. Google priceline/hotwire wins you should come up with a few sites to help you make an educated guess at what the hotels are. Riverside is NOT the only hotel downtown! I am also looking for that time frame and prices are high, the price we pay for cruising :D Ive got the Emabbasey suites booked but will cancel if I win somthing a bit more affordable. Reader Edited June 22, 2013 by Reader0108598 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGCruisers Posted June 25, 2013 #53 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Got the Edgewater South Beach in Miami Beach for $149.00 plus tax = about $178. However there is also an $18 per night resort fee not included in Hotwire's rate. Lowest price I could find anyplace else for this hotel for that date was $209 before taxes and resort fee. Not a steal, but a reasonable price for a South Beach hotel at that time of year, I think. I believe it is rated 3.5 stars on most sites and 4.0 on some others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesick Posted June 26, 2013 #54 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Is someone kind enough to explain how we could bet please! I just created an account on hot wire and cant find anything regarding betting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocomichelle Posted June 26, 2013 #55 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I got the riverside hotel for $59.00 plus 5% off with the express deal. Please tell me I got a deal..... Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolRick Posted June 27, 2013 #56 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Is someone kind enough to explain how we could bet please! I just created an account on hot wire and cant find anything regarding betting!! The bidding website is Priceline. Hotwire is for selecting unknown Hotels with a given price and given star rating. Better bidding website does give guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICHIGAN MAMA Posted June 29, 2013 #57 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I just placed a bid of $72 on Priceline for a 3* hotel in zone #2 (Fort Lauderdale downtown) for the night of November 8,2013. My bid was not accepted and I was wondering what seems to be the going rate for a 3* hotel during that time period? I'd appreciate a little guidance as this process new to me. Priceline lists Hyatt at $126 and says "name your own price" is about 50% off. But they refused my $72 bid which is less than 50% off. I'm confused!!! HELP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coricruises Posted June 30, 2013 #58 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Fort Pierce (90 minutes north of FL) Royal Inn Beach Hotwire price $49 2 & 1/2 * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2reddy2cruise Posted July 7, 2013 #59 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Priceline Accepted Bid - $85 For One Night - April 18, 2014 Total Cost with taxes/fees = $98.67 Stay is just before Easter and prices probably won't drop till last minute! No shuttle here, but free breakfast and very near the beach and Las Olas. We stayed at the Marriott at Beach Place a couple years ago, so we're familiar with the area and we're happy to be back for one night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader0108598 Posted July 7, 2013 #60 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Priceline Accepted Bid - $85For One Night - April 18, 2014 Total Cost with taxes/fees = $98.67 Stay is just before Easter and prices probably won't drop till last minute! No shuttle here, but free breakfast and very near the beach and Las Olas. We stayed at the Marriott at Beach Place a couple years ago, so we're familiar with the area and we're happy to be back for one night! Very nice deal:D We really Like this Best Western! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesick Posted July 8, 2013 #61 Share Posted July 8, 2013 here was my first try, came out good hotwire 02/14/2014 1 night 2 room intercontinantal miami 202$ each not bad i think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising_family Posted July 12, 2013 #62 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Made my first Priceline winning bid. Details: Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Jan 24-26, 2014 $171 per night less 17.10 for discount code Regular Hyatt Price $239 I consider this a success though my hubby might not think so. He wanted a cheaper hotel but I couldn't find one I really liked. Guess he should have booked it himself. :D I sure learned a lot about how to do work the Priceline system, but going to Ft Lauderdale during peak season and wanting a hotel in certain areas tended to make it much more difficult for me. I lived around Ft. Lauderdale for years so I know certain areas I wanted to avoid, also made it difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjrockman Posted July 14, 2013 #63 Share Posted July 14, 2013 PricelineFort Lauderdale *4 1 night December 6-7th Beach Zone $94 Westin Beach Front Resort Must be the going rate right now. I just got the Fort Lauderdale Westin Beachfront Resort for $92 for December 14 on Priceline. It's listed at $259 for that night on the Westin site. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattyg Posted July 14, 2013 #64 Share Posted July 14, 2013 First time bidding on Priceline Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach December 15, 2013 $82.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggo11 Posted July 15, 2013 #65 Share Posted July 15, 2013 $95 for sheraton ft. lauderdale december 23, 2013. First time with Priceline as I usually go with Hotwire. First checked out betterbidding.com, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrygirl Posted July 15, 2013 #66 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Can anyone help with bidding on Priceline/Hotwire. We need 2 separate beds - is there a way to guarantee this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealDeal Posted July 16, 2013 #67 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Priceline Express Deals 5/9/14 Hyatt Place FLL Airport & Cruise Port $70+$15.35-$3.50 coupon = $81.85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayfo Posted July 18, 2013 #68 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Priceline 4* Miami Downtown 8/24/13, one night $80 bid Won the Intercontinental. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealDeal Posted July 18, 2013 #69 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Priceline Express Deals5/9/14 Hyatt Place FLL Airport & Cruise Port $70+$15.35-$3.50 coupon = $81.85 Forgot to add that it's 3 stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriPhil Posted July 19, 2013 #70 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Ferrygirl, no you can't be assured of bed configuration on Priceline. We called after winning a room in Seattle and were advised to call ahead a few weeks before arrival, make the request and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrygirl Posted July 19, 2013 #71 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Thanks for your reply. I think I'll stick with LMT. They show which hotels offer 2 bed configuration. Happy Sailing.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4c's Posted July 20, 2013 #72 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Good Morning, Just got the Hyatt Place Tampa/Airport Westshore for two nights 1/24/14-1/26/14 3 stars First bid $59 per night With taxes $141.36 Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseflipper48 Posted July 23, 2013 #73 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Good Morning' date=' Just got the Hyatt Place Tampa/Airport Westshore for two nights 1/24/14-1/26/14 3 stars First bid $59 per night With taxes $141.36 Jim[/quote'] Jim, which site did you bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macconeill Posted July 29, 2013 #74 Share Posted July 29, 2013 If I wanted a FLL area hotel not too far from the port, with a nice pool and MUST BE VERY CLEAN for a 2 night pre cruise stay in December with three kids, what does everyone recommend and how do I bid on this on Priceline. New to this bidding thing, but would like to give it a try. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4c's Posted July 29, 2013 #75 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Jim, which site did you bid? Sorry it was price line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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