ElvisandTracey Posted November 14, 2005 #26 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I seem to be the lucky one who put in a bid of $80 for a 3 star (2 rooms actually), and got a 4 star-Hyatt Pier 66. I was surprised, as I was only looking to get a 3 at that rate-I think it is because it is far in advance-June 24, and the fact that they are still remodeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarksfan1 Posted November 14, 2005 #27 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I just did 3 star for $50 and got Holiday Inn Beachfront. There is no shuttle service so we have to pay taxis but even $15 from airport and $10 to pier its a cheaper nicer alternative to the $75 rates for some scary hotel on other bargain websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted November 14, 2005 #28 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I just did 3 star for $50 and got Holiday Inn Beachfront. There is no shuttle service so we have to pay taxis but even $15 from airport and $10 to pier its a cheaper nicer alternative to the $75 rates for some scary hotel on other bargain websites. Are you refering to Holiday Inn across the street from the beach in Fort Lauderdale? It's quite some distance north at A1A & Sunrise Blvd., a taxi is going to cost you quite a bit more than $15 from FLL and more than $10 from there to Port Everglades. With the new taxi fares, your estimates are about half of reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelmac Posted November 14, 2005 #29 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Just got the Hyatt Pier 66 on Priceline for a bid of $115. This was for April 2, 2006--one night post cruise. Still trying to get something for March 25 pre cruise. It's difficult to tell if these higher prices are "demand" or perhaps we are bidding just a bit early??:confused: Good Luck! Kel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada cruiser Posted November 15, 2005 #30 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Hello I,m also looking for a room near the airport for post cruise on March 12. What was your strategy for winning on priceline?Thanks in advance Gary:D[/quote I also tried 3* and keep getting rejected, so tried 2* 60.00 and got it. It seems that we will all be on the Liberty March 4, 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micdee Posted November 15, 2005 #31 Share Posted November 15, 2005 It seems that we will all be on the Liberty March 4, 2006. We have a thread going for this cruise over on the Carnival Roll Call boards. Please come join us:) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarksfan1 Posted November 15, 2005 #32 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I have the one on Beach Blvd. The website says 4 miles to the pier and 8 miles to the airport. I did a Mapquest on both and they seem to be correct. We are getting in at midnight so there should be minimal traffic. I know we stayed there last year and I paid the prices I mentioned. I'm sure they have gone up but still cheaper than alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted November 15, 2005 #33 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Expect hotel prices all over South Florida to remain high. Except for some odd one night stays, priceline deals of the past will be few and far in between. Also, Christmas through mid April is peak season for tourism for South Florida The following are dates that will drive up hotel prices: January 13-16th MLK Holiday February 10-19th President's Week February 16-19th Miami Int'l Boat Show March 14th Purim April 7-23rd Easter Breaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriDHair Posted November 19, 2005 #34 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I also got Hyatt Pier 66 on Priceline for $125. My dates are Feb. 11 and 12, 2006. I started at $100 and was declined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlascheid Posted November 19, 2005 #35 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Bid late last night for a 4* in the DT Ft. Lauderdale zone and was accepted on the first try at $66...Awarded the Renaissance on 17th St. Had been trying for weeks without any luck, but thought that things may change as we hit the 30-day out mark and I was right! Amen...now pre and post cruise hotel plans are firmed up. Just have to wait for 3 more weeks for the fun to begin! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raider23 Posted November 19, 2005 #36 Share Posted November 19, 2005 :D WooHoo! I have been trying for quite a while & finally got the Hyatt pier 66 for pre-cruise stay 3/2-3/4 Now to get a post cruise hotel Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micdee Posted November 19, 2005 #37 Share Posted November 19, 2005 :D WooHoo! I have been trying for quite a while & finally got the Hyatt pier 66 for pre-cruise stay 3/2-3/4 Now to get a post cruise hotelGary Gary, can you tell us the amount of your winning bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michmike Posted November 19, 2005 #38 Share Posted November 19, 2005 got this on priceline today for $150 per nite. Not bad considering their web rate was $242. Initially bid 4 * for downtown at $140 hoping to get the renaissance and then added ftl beach area and increased bid to $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcasino Posted November 19, 2005 #39 Share Posted November 19, 2005 was able to get Hyatt on March 6th through the 8th for 130 a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted November 19, 2005 #40 Share Posted November 19, 2005 :D WooHoo! I have been trying for quite a while & finally got the Hyatt pier 66 for pre-cruise stay 3/2-3/4 Now to get a post cruise hotelGary Congrats Raider, you're gonna love it! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted November 19, 2005 #41 Share Posted November 19, 2005 :D WooHoo! I have been trying for quite a while & finally got the Hyatt pier 66 for pre-cruise stay 3/2-3/4 Now to get a post cruise hotelGary self deleted, duplicate post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattigr Posted November 20, 2005 #42 Share Posted November 20, 2005 As a Canadian how did you use Priceline? It would not allow me to bid. Any help would be great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada cruiser Posted November 20, 2005 #43 Share Posted November 20, 2005 As a Canadian how did you use Priceline? It would not allow me to bid.Any help would be great? In city entry put YOUR CITYand Alberta, in state put CA. Zip Code enter 99999. It worked for me. For more info I went to Biddingfortravel.com. Hope this helps. Mike from New Brunswick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raider23 Posted November 20, 2005 #44 Share Posted November 20, 2005 micdee, Winning bid was $125 4* Beach 100 Added 3* Added downtown & upped bid to & 125 Worked for me good luck to you! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattigr Posted November 20, 2005 #45 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Thanks Mike!! I am going to try this out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micdee Posted November 21, 2005 #46 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Thanks Gary Looking foward to meeting you on the Liberty:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgt Posted November 21, 2005 #47 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I got the Renaissance 17th St. for Jan 1-3 for 2 rooms for $50 on 1st try. Didn't expect it. Bid 3* for downtown and got upgraded. Have stayed there before and its a great place. Stay away from the Hyatt until you've heard the renovations (all of them) are completed. It was awful when we were there earlier this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parfect Posted November 22, 2005 #48 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Last April I bid on a room for March 2006, at Extendedstay America Ft.Lauderdale/Cypress on Southwest 15th Street. I received confirmation from Priceline, however, when I contacted the hotel recently to confirm that they received my Priceline booking, the hotel had no record of the booking. I have an e-mail into Priceline and await their response. Has anyone heard of this mix up before? What if the hotel that I thought I had a room in is now full? Will Priceline refund me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwebb Posted November 28, 2005 #49 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Got Hol Inn Beach in Ft . L for 3 stars at $111. for apr 1,2006. Hope its ok???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted November 28, 2005 #50 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Last April I bid on a room for March 2006, at Extendedstay America Ft.Lauderdale/Cypress on Southwest 15th Street. I received confirmation from Priceline, however, when I contacted the hotel recently to confirm that they received my Priceline booking, the hotel had no record of the booking. I have an e-mail into Priceline and await their response. Has anyone heard of this mix up before? What if the hotel that I thought I had a room in is now full? Will Priceline refund me? There are 3 Extended Stay America hotels in Fort Lauderdale... There's the one I recommend on SE 17th Street, that's close to the airport and Port Everglades, and then there's another one in Cypress Creek on Andrews Avenue that's a long way from the port and airport, and then there's a 3rd near Plantation on SW 6th Street that's also far from the airport and port. Perhaps you've confused them??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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