CoolChile Posted July 17, 2008 #351 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Yup, another excellent informative post, ML. You've given me hope that I could try out my rudimentary skills on Hotwire now. You're a real asset to this forum. And a Canuck to boot. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodml Posted July 18, 2008 #352 Share Posted July 18, 2008 And a Canuck to boot. :D :D You betcha! And you live in one of my favourite places to visit. I've got two brothers and their families living in Vancouver so I've been out your way many times. One of my nieces lived in Nanaimo for 4 or 5 years. Take care CoolChile and safe travels to you.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowetamom Posted July 18, 2008 #353 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Just won: Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego 4 stars $117.00 Night for four rooms plus taxes and fees total around $1078.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4FRCruising Posted July 19, 2008 #354 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi Just got: Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor, 601 South Palos Verde St, San Pedro CA (Hope this is the one that Curt always talks about) 4/25/09 (1 night-pre Cruise) 3* Bid $85 Total w/Fees: $105.02 Had been trying $65 & $75 but posts on our roll call say there are some big events going on that weekend so I wanted to make sure I got a room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAC104 Posted July 19, 2008 #355 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I had never used Priceline before so decided to give it a try. I started low and kept getting rejected until I did get the Holiday Inn San Pedro for $70.00 for one night before cruise on Sept. 7, 2008. I called the hotel immediately and the reservation lady changed the non smoking king to non smoking two queens at no extra charge. The three star hotels wouldn't pick up my bids, so I came down in stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj-n-bob Posted July 21, 2008 #356 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This was my first time using Priceline. Westin Downtown Seattle 4-star $125 plus taxes & fees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 21, 2008 #357 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This was my first time using Priceline. Westin Downtown Seattle 4-star $125 plus taxes & fees When are you staying there??? Was that your total, including the fees and taxes??? (Great price by the way!):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc2425 Posted July 24, 2008 #358 Share Posted July 24, 2008 First time using Priceline.... Crowne Plaza, San Pedro 2 rooms, 1 night 10/25/08 $90 winning bid total $215.14 with taxes for both rooms I started at $65 and kept increasing by $5 until they finally accepted $90. Best price on website for this date is $144, so I guess it's not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj-n-bob Posted July 24, 2008 #359 Share Posted July 24, 2008 When are you staying there??? Was that your total, includingthe fees and taxes??? (Great price by the way!):D Thanks, I thought so. We are staying Sept. 14th, after our cruise. That was the cost before the fees/taxes...$148 was the total after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 24, 2008 #360 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks, I thought so. We are staying Sept. 14th, after our cruise. That was the cost before the fees/taxes...$148 was the total after. Thanks so much:D I already booked a room with AAA (to know I had a room) at the Comfort Suites but I want to try Priceline again too...........I need the night before you;) :eek: and it keeps rejecting my bid....I will increase it again and maybe I will get lucky:confused: I know the Westin is supposed to be a terrific property! If it accepts my bid then I can cancel the other one without penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 25, 2008 #361 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Well, I just bid 125.00 for Seattle on 9/13/08 for one night and got the Westin:D ....total after fees and taxes 152.68. Clicked on Downtown, 4 stars. I am happy:) From everything I have read the Westin is really nice:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAC104 Posted July 25, 2008 #362 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Congrats Lois...I am glad you got a good hotel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 25, 2008 #363 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hi Carol, thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj-n-bob Posted July 25, 2008 #364 Share Posted July 25, 2008 That's great Lois! I think we got really good deals. Everything I could find had rooms at the Westin starting at $240. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 25, 2008 #365 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hi Paula, thanks:) I am quite pleased! Where in Florida are you? I am up in Jacksonville. We have a longtime thread over in the Floataway Lounge with lots of folks from all over the state, if you want to come say hello:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuck Posted July 27, 2008 #366 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I've never used Priceline before - only became aware of its existence on this site. Any idea of the optimum time to book ahead to get the best price? Closer to the date or further? Also does anyone know if you can book hotel rooms in the US through Priceline from Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CassCruise Posted July 27, 2008 #367 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I've never used Priceline before - only became aware of its existence on this site. Any idea of the optimum time to book ahead to get the best price? Closer to the date or further? Also does anyone know if you can book hotel rooms in the US through Priceline from Australia Mochuck you can book from Australia - as am sure has been mentioned elsewhere a great place to start is betterbidding (http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/) - they do have a section for FAQ's for o/s bidders - re the time to book am sure you will get varying answers but when we have booked we have booked 9 months+ and got great prices (ie $60 for Westin in Vancouver and similar a year later for Seattle). I actually hunted out a thread that had a lot of useful information (for another Aussie) last night - it was for bidding for a hotel in Vancouver but it might help explain the process and how to do's the site was http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php? =261243&highlight=casscruise hope this helps Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuck Posted July 27, 2008 #368 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Thanks so much Jane. Its useful to have a fellow Aussie's perspective and experience. We've booked the cruise, next will be the flights then the hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj-n-bob Posted July 28, 2008 #369 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Lois, I'm in Panama City. I will certainly come visit the Lounge thread. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts378 Posted August 1, 2008 #370 Share Posted August 1, 2008 $65 for night in coast vancouver airport hotel in august - $82 with taxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronandannette Posted August 9, 2008 #371 Share Posted August 9, 2008 First time ever trying to "bid" for a room, wanted Redondo Beach 3* at $69.00 and was rejected, tried Long Beach 4* at $90.00 and got the Westin; $106.04 all in. Not sure how happy I am,:confused: it is a great price but we were really hoping for something beachfront. Happy Sails, Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAC104 Posted August 9, 2008 #372 Share Posted August 9, 2008 What is the usual rate for a room there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronandannette Posted August 9, 2008 #373 Share Posted August 9, 2008 What is the usual rate for a room there? I generally book through 1 of 2 on-line "biggies" and they're listing it today (ROH) at $179/nite and $244/nite respectively (not including taxes or fees). I can't complain about the price, just didn't really have my head in the zone for Long Beach. Are you familiar with this hotel at all? I can't find any information on whether or not I'll have to pay for parking (rental car) and whether or not they have a shuttle to the port. Help if you can please. Happy Sails, Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAC104 Posted August 10, 2008 #374 Share Posted August 10, 2008 You got a good discount! I would call the hotel directly and check exactly what kind of room you got. When I used Priceline, when I called to check they had given me a smoking king sized bed room:eek: I am allergic to smoke, and am traveling with a girl friend....the platonic kind....and we definitely did not want a king bed. Holiday Inn was nice enough to change the room to non smoking two beds even though they didn't have to do that. So, I think you need to call and ask the hotel the questions and see what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprock&Karen Posted August 16, 2008 #375 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Just won Priceline bids for March 2009: San Pedro, 6 rooms, 2 nights - Crowne Plaza $65 a night :p LA, 6 rooms, 3 nights - Thompson Beverly Hills $140 a night :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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