Radisson Miami for $75!

[coast2coast]

Just got the Radisson Miami (downtown) for $75/night on Priceline for

Dec. 2. Their website lists the rooms as usually going for $175/night on that same day, so I assume I got a good deal. I used Priceline for a hotel stay in Vancouver last year in August and had good luck with that, so thought I'd give it a try again... Punched in 3 star for $75 and checked downtown location, and up popped the Radisson. Has anyone stayed there before?

[JEANMR1]

I haven't stayed there yet but I will be there on 10/28. I also got mine through priceline for $57 for the night (70-something with taxes).

Have you used biddingfortravel.com? It is great for helping out bids.

[seedaz]

We just got two rooms at this hotel as well thru Priceline..for our precruise hotel stay on the 26th of Nov. $50.00! Just called the hotel and they gave us high floor, non smoking rooms! Hope this hotel is okay. They said they have a shuttle service for $5 a person that you can pre book the night before. With four of us, I was thinking it couldn't be $20 from this hotel in a cab..to the port? anyone know?

[TrentS]

Radisson is just north of downtown Miami, on top of a long closed shopping mall... There isn't anything to walk to from there, but it's only a 5 minute cab ride to the Port of Miami or Bayside Marketplace. And no, it won't cost $20 seedaz.

 

That Radisson is okay if you get a cheap Priceline "deal" but don't ever pay rack rate for it... There are much better places to stay for a similar price if you're going to pay full price.

[Bequia]

It's not so bad and it offers some spectacular views. Nice hit on PL coast2coast, jean, seedaz, you did just fine. ;)

[seedaz]

Thanks, Bequia!

[jamker]

Hi,

We just booked our pre-cruise room at the Radisson downtown in Miami.

I got the room for $50 +tax on priceline. Can we request a certain room or a bigger room through the hotel directly?

I also need ideas on a nicer place on South beach when we get back for 1 night. Any suggestions? Price range about $150 or so. We would like to stay on the beach so our kids can play. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

Kerry

[TrentS]

You can request anything, the worst they can do is say no, or tell you it'll be an extra charge ;)

 

What time of year are you going to South Beach? "Nice... On the beach... And about $150 or so" do not go together on South Beach in the winter or spring, and that's even pushing it in the dead times. South Beach is a very expensive proposition much of the year.

 

Also be aware that many hotels that call themselves "South Beach" are not really IN what you think of when you think of South Beach... You do NOT want to be much above the 1700 block or it's far too far to walk to anything. You also need to be very careful with South Beach hotels as most are quite old and only the nice (expensive) ones have been properly gutted and brought up to modern standards.

 

In South Beach always remember, the nice places aren't cheap and the cheap places aren't nice!

 

South Beach Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MIAMB

 

Loews... http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/miamibeach/default.asp

 

Marriott Courtyard South Beach (3 blocks from the beach)... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MIACB

 

Royal Palm... http://www.solmelia.com/solNew/hoteles/jsp/C_Hotel_Description.jsp?codigoHotel=5964

 

Hotel Victor... http://hotelvictorsouthbeach.com/

 

Ritz-Carlton South Beach... http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/south_beach/default.html

[jamker]

Trent,

We will be back on the morning of Dec. 23rd. Well, maybe we'll be spending more than we had expected. That seems to be my life story. :rolleyes:

 

Thanks for any help!!

Kerry

[TrentS]

Well, perhaps... Try the Royal Palm, that's probably going to be the cheapest decent oceanfront hotel... One caveat though, it has been sold recently, and I haven't been in it since the new owners took over. It was a nice place before though, seems to have the best rates for oceanfront, and it's in a great location.

[TrentS]

ugh, duplicate post

[jamker]

Trent,

One more question.

What about golfing? My husband and son would like to golf. My daughter and I will just chill or SHOP:D ! Thanks again

 

Kerry

[booze brothers]

We're also staying at the Radison Nov. 26, again, priceline. We stayed there before and were very happy. The hotel is really nice and they have a restuarant and bar. Not much to do outside except fast food across the street. We walked about 15 blocks in the AM to a pancake house and there was a liquor store and a few other small places. Don't venture out at night. What ship are you sailing?

[jamker]

Booze brothers- We are sailing the Explorer of Seas on Dec 18th. Is it possible to upgrade rooms even though we booked through priceline?

 

Kerry

[TrentS]

Trent,

One more question.

What about golfing? My husband and son would like to golf. My daughter and I will just chill or SHOP:D ! Thanks again

 

Kerry

I'm not a golfer, but there are a lot of courses in South Florida. This one is very close to the South Beach hotels... http://www.miamibeachgolfclub.com/

[jamker]

Trent,

Thanks alot. I appreciate your advice. I'll look into the sites and hotels you mentioned.

Thanks again

 

Kerry

[jamker]

Trent,

What about staying in Ft Lauderdale on the beach? What hotel would you recommend there?

[TrentS]

These are all on Fort Lauderdale Beach...

 

Lago Mar (on the nicest part of Fort Lauderdale Beach)... http://www.lagomar.com/

 

Harbor Beach Marriott (on the nicest part of Fort Lauderdale Beach)... http://www.marriottharborbeach.com/

 

Bahia Mar (an older, less expensive place across the street from the beach)... http://www.bahiamarhotel.com/

 

Pelican Beach Resort (I would only recommend the gorgeous new tower)... http://www.pelicanbeach.com/

 

The Atlantic... http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1475

 

St. Regis (opening in January)... http://www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1512

 

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach (opening in June)... http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=FLLFSHH

[barbemm]

We just got two rooms at this hotel as well thru Priceline..for our precruise hotel stay on the 26th of Nov. $50.00! Just called the hotel and they gave us high floor, non smoking rooms! Hope this hotel is okay. They said they have a shuttle service for $5 a person that you can pre book the night before. With four of us, I was thinking it couldn't be $20 from this hotel in a cab..to the port? anyone know?

Raddisson is a very nice hotel...stayed there many times...always booked on Priceline...cab is $5...don't wait for the shuttle, it takes forever and the cab is the same price...ask for Alex the bellman, super nice guy...he's a doll..so helpful...

Barb

[carni05]

Hi all u lucky folks who got the Radisson! I've been trying for a pre-cruise hote for Dec. 3 and no luck . I've asked for bidding help on the help sites, but it's been 2 days and no replies. I'm new to priceline and need help w /my strategy- can anyone tell me exactly what they bid to get the Radisson? I need to know what * level and re-bid zones to enter- thanks so much- there's not even a cheap hotel to book directly with! I'm afraid I'm going to sleeping on the street!!

[Jewelly]

I hav a group of 16 that needs a reputable way to get from Orlando airport to Port Canaveral. Does anyone have a sugestion? I dont want to use the cruise bus.

[jerryb48]

cost2 coast I stayed at the Radisson in March 2004. I got it for $35 on priceline. Its a nice hotel but lousy neighborhood. Fast food across the steet. Had a shuttle to the pier. I hope to get the radisson again for march 26, 2006 for one night but i havent started bidding yet? When are you going and also was $75 your first bid or did you start lower?

[jerryb48]

Jamker when are you going? and was $50 your first bid or did you bid lower. I stayed there in march of 2004 nice hotel.

[jerryb48]

Jamker when are you going? and was $50 your first bid or did you bid lower. I stayed there in march of 2004 nice hotel.

[silentbob007]

I got the Radisson DT for $50 through priceline for Dec. 17th. How much should I figure for a cab ride from the airport?