Miami-Priceline-Help

[caribsun]

Need a room for March 5, 2006. Placed a $60 bid on 4* Downtown-Rejected. Added 3* to Downtown-Rejected. Last try- 3*+ 4* Airport location $60.-Rejected

Need to wait 72hrs for rebid. What's my next move?:confused:

[Bequia]

Two websites that have consistantly provided me with excellent bidding guidance are Betterbidding.com http://www.betterbidding.com and Bidding for Travel dot com http://bidding for travel.com for travel.com.

One way around the 72 hour rule is to register on Priceline using a different credit card and e-mail address. Multiple PL accounts give you ample bidding possibilities. ;)

[caribsun]

Tried bidding again on 11/27 for 3* for Airport and Downtown Miami . Started with a $70 bid and rejected went to $76 and still rejected. The town must be sold out? I'll wait a few more says and try again.

[cul8er]

I tried $80 for 3/4/06-3/5/06 (pre-cruise) and it was rejected. All of the decent (3 star) hotels are $200-$400 per night in the downtown and airport area it seems. I am looking at a condo right near the cruise port for $130, it is still cheaper than $200.

[CruiseNut7]

I've had no luck Priceline-ing a room in Miami for 12/3,4/05. I think downtown may be completely sold out - except for one hotel that was $377 .... no way!

 

For a 3* I bid up to $175 and was still NOT accepted! :mad: Last December I got the Hyatt for $60. Unbelieveable!

 

I called the Holiday Inn, Sheraton, Doubletree directly (all Miami DT) and they are sold out.

 

Thank goodness the Radisson on Biscayne was available at $161, so had to book two of those rooms.

 

It's tough to pay those rates when you've stayed in 3* and 4* hotels for $60-75!

 

Oh well, less cash for the casino! :rolleyes:

 

Happy sailing!

[Mike Dante]

WOW!!. Back in May I booked my 12/3 precruise stayover and had no luck downtown. I finally aded airport, and they gave me the intercontinental by the airport for $80.00. There have been a few good and a few bad posts about the hotel, but since I have no control over it, I am going into it with a pos attitude. Hopefully something opens up for you.

Happy sails,

Mike

[caribsun]

I went down to 2.5* airport for $60 and was rejected. Thanks for info Mike. I will up bid to $80 like you did. I was just hoping to get one of those great 3* $50 deals like others. :p

[VentureMan_2000]

I booked on alpharooms.com and got a room at the Holiday Inn at the end of April for $86 which included tax. Must be something going on in the area for your date. I did see a couple in the $70 range for your date, however.

 

Give it a try. I was a bit sceptical at first, but I booked thru them, and called up the local hotel and confirmed that they have my reservation.

 

Good luck. :)

[jcjbloca]

VentureMan

I followed your lead and tried alpharooms for Holiday Inn Downtown: 2 nights, 4/29 and 4/30/06- but the hotel is full & no rooms available, according to alpharooms. I must be too late already.

[VentureMan_2000]

Alpha has an opening for 4/30/06 for $86.71

 

Maybe you could book both online at the H.I. for $110 plus tax and at Alpha. It will still save you some money. Your combined average rate would be $106.00 after taxes. That's like getting a room for $93.80 before taxes.

 

Good luck,

[caribsun]

Placed bid today (Dec.05) for 3* downtown & airport for $80.00. Rejected. If I go higher to $85, plus booking fees and taxes I am looking at over $100. Should I just book a room for $125 in the airport area and call it a night.:confused:

[BlueHerons]

Placed bid today (Dec.05) for 3* downtown & airport for $80.00. Rejected. If I go higher to $85, plus booking fees and taxes I am looking at over $100. Should I just book a room for $125 in the airport area and call it a night.:confused:

 

December 1-5 is Art Basel in Miami and the entire city will sell out.

[caribsun]

BlueHerons, Congrats on the marathon. Is that you tripping over the finish line.:p My last marathon was the Hartford a few years ago. And folks we are not talking about the buffet line.:D

 

I am looking for a room March 4, is something going on that weekend?:rolleyes: