Lilac Posted March 17, 2014 #226 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Priceline: bid 4* Ft. Lauderdale beach area for 3 nights Jan.22-25, 2015 Got the B Ocean for $170.00, hotel price $359.00 for this time. This was my first try - probably over-bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nednrom Posted March 20, 2014 #227 Share Posted March 20, 2014 This was my first bid -- got a lot of information from here. Hope I did ok for a first time bidder. Priceline 4* Ft Lauderdale Beach area -- started bid at $120 got B Ocean for $155 + tax=$182 for one night stay on 1/2/2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted March 21, 2014 #228 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Priceline is one of the better ways to go. Haven't used them pre-cruise, only for city center stays where "any hotel in the center goes". For direct hotel chosing and similar prices I like to use Travelpony.com, using the link gets you also instant $35 credit. First win! No spam, see my post count, just helping out each other. Example; Miami 4/24/14 to 4/27/14 goes for $169 a night for the Intercontinental. Booking.com charges $224. Edited March 21, 2014 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted March 22, 2014 #229 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Priceline is one of the better ways to go. Haven't used them pre-cruise, only for city center stays where "any hotel in the center goes". For direct hotel chosing and similar prices I like to use Travelpony.com, using the link gets you also instant $35 credit. First win! No spam, see my post count, just helping out each other. Example; Miami 4/24/14 to 4/27/14 goes for $169 a night for the Intercontinental. Booking.com charges $224. Got the Intercontinental through Priceline for $102 a night, late april. Express Deal, 4 star hotel, downtown. Beat Travelpony this time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted March 24, 2014 #230 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Priceline is one of the better ways to go. Haven't used them pre-cruise, only for city center stays where "any hotel in the center goes". For direct hotel chosing and similar prices I like to use Travelpony.com, using the link gets you also instant $35 credit. First win! No spam, see my post count, just helping out each other. Example; Miami 4/24/14 to 4/27/14 goes for $169 a night for the Intercontinental. Booking.com charges $224. Thanks for the tip! I just got the Best Western Bay Harbor in Tampa w/ two beds for $80 total!!! That's at least $40 less than any other site or discounts I could find. And I love the free cancelation policy! Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted March 24, 2014 #231 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Thanks for the tip! I just got the Best Western Bay Harbor in Tampa w/ two beds for $80 total!!! That's at least $40 less than any other site or discounts I could find. And I love the free cancelation policy! Gina You're welcome, this is what we are here for on CC! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calex Posted March 26, 2014 #232 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Just booked a real good deal on a pre-cruise hotel at the EB hotel Miami – it is highly rated on Trip Advisor at #1 in Miami Springs. It is 1 mile from the Miami airport and 8 miles from the Port of Miami (15 minute cab ride for around $25). Orbitz, Expedia, Booking.com all have it at $239 per night. Priceline shows it at $209. Tried a bid on Priceline for $100 without success. Then I found it at Last Minute Travel for $109 per night. But, calling the number listed (1-800-442-0568), I got it for $98 (+$15.48 taxes) per night. So, if you are looking for a place to stay before the cruise, you may want to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkj1301 Posted March 28, 2014 #233 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Booked today - I used the Priceline Express Deals for 4* I picked Ft Lauderdale - area 4 - Ft Lauderdale beach area Got 2 nights at B Ocean 1/31/15 - 2/2/15 $308 + tax = $355.50 I added the $5 per night cancellation protection also...just in case. Hope I did ok...we'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chileancruiser Posted March 31, 2014 #234 Share Posted March 31, 2014 We just did Hotwire 2* with AIRPORT SHUTTLE, FREE BREAKFAST, WIFI, POOL, BUSINESS CENTER, LAUNDRY, SMOKE FREE, and got the Red Roof Inn at MIA. We are staying 1-8-15 thru 1-11-15 and paid: $61/night X 3 = $183 Taxes = $ 38.66 - Mobile Disc = - $ 25.00 Total = $196.66 We will be renting a car from Family Auto Rental MIA (who had the lowest price) so we do not plan on staying at the hotel to much. For the 3 days renting a compact was $94 total, out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnh Posted April 3, 2014 #235 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Priceline is one of the better ways to go. Haven't used them pre-cruise, only for city center stays where "any hotel in the center goes". For direct hotel chosing and similar prices I like to use Travelpony.com, using the link gets you also instant $35 credit. First win! No spam, see my post count, just helping out each other. Example; Miami 4/24/14 to 4/27/14 goes for $169 a night for the Intercontinental. Booking.com charges $224. Woo Hoo....thanks so much for the tip....I wanted InterContinental Miami for July 4th....I kept checking and the only price I could get was $244 plus tax....just booked thru TravelPony...$109-$35=$89 plus tax...so excited!! It is a pre-cruise stay so I did not want to spend a lot of money for 1 night!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live,laugh,love Posted April 6, 2014 #236 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Bid for June 28 Th. 14 Bid for 4 stars Downtown Miami area 1 room Won for 80.00 taxes & fees total 103.69 I just love price line always get me best deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live,laugh,love Posted April 6, 2014 #237 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Bid downtown Miami area for July 6th. Bid 3 half stars 1 room Won 85.00 Taxes and fees total 104.44 Happy to share the great deals :) Edited April 6, 2014 by live,laugh,love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyankee Posted April 7, 2014 #238 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I got the B Ocean for $150 for Friday 2/20/15 on Priceline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510picker Posted April 10, 2014 #239 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hotwire - 11/15/2014 Ft Lauderdale 3.5 Star Las Olas - Downtown - Port Everglades Area Riverside Hotel 2 Rooms Booked $85 per room = $170 + $34.52 taxes/fees = $204.52 We stayed here last year and loved this hotel and area. $85 is a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land64shark Posted April 27, 2014 #240 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Woo Hoo....thanks so much for the tip....I wanted InterContinental Miami for July 4th....I kept checking and the only price I could get was $244 plus tax....just booked thru TravelPony...$109-$35=$89 plus tax...so excited!! It is a pre-cruise stay so I did not want to spend a lot of money for 1 night!! How exactly do you get the $35 credit? Where does it appear in the booking process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkhan Posted April 28, 2014 #241 Share Posted April 28, 2014 How exactly do you get the $35 credit? Where does it appear in the booking process? $35 credit was offered while ago upon sign up with travelpony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calex Posted April 28, 2014 #242 Share Posted April 28, 2014 How exactly do you get the $35 credit? Where does it appear in the booking process? When you first click on: Travel Pony and sign up, the $35 credit will be available on your first booking over $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted May 10, 2014 #243 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) It appears Travelpony just recently added the $200 restriction. The $35 is still a nice start! It will be applied when finishing your booking. Edited May 10, 2014 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calex Posted May 11, 2014 #244 Share Posted May 11, 2014 It appears Travelpony just recently added the $200 restriction. The $35 is still a nice start! It will be applied when finishing your booking. I noticed the minimum fee at Travelpony when I used it back on April 28th, but I still saved more money than bidding at sites like Priceline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted May 12, 2014 #245 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I noticed the minimum fee at Travelpony when I used it back on April 28th, but I still saved more money than bidding at sites like Priceline. Yup, I always check them first, great prices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted May 13, 2014 #246 Share Posted May 13, 2014 How exactly do you get the $35 credit? Where does it appear in the booking process? If you or any other CCers are still looking for a hotel through Travelpony with the free $35 credit on $200 or more, here is another $50 off on purchases of $500 or more with promocode MEMDAY14 on bookings made by Memorial Day. Just got that one in the mail this morning. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdwstcruiser Posted May 18, 2014 #247 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hotwire 3.5* Hotel for October 25th - Fort Lauderdale Riverside Hotel $86 ($105 with taxes and fees) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtownjbrown Posted May 23, 2014 #248 Share Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) Just booked the Intercontinental on Chopin for $80 on 6/23/14, using the free re-bid method on Priceline. Initial bid started at $55, increased by $5 with each free re-bid. Edited May 23, 2014 by dtownjbrown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babewho Posted May 26, 2014 #249 Share Posted May 26, 2014 The Pillars - $246 plus tax/fees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerman417 Posted May 27, 2014 #250 Share Posted May 27, 2014 The Pillars - $246 plus tax/fees What amenities was listed for The Pillers on hotwire? Thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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