heyduke55 Posted August 25, 2008 #551 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Well, just an update for all you bidders (take note PrincessE) I am trying for OSJ on 1/31/2009 and am now uo 138.00 and haven't hit one yet.:(:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumfy Posted August 25, 2008 #552 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Do you have to be USA based to use priceline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessE Posted August 25, 2008 #553 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks for all of your help everyone! I used Priceline and was able to get the Radisson Ambassador for $145 per night. I've read mixed reviews on this hotel, but we have high hopes! I'm happy with clean accommodations, nice bed and great location - hopefully this hotel will have all three! From the reviews I've read, this hotel has been trying to refurbish and remodel, so I'm going to stay positive about it. Does anyone have any reviews or opinions on this place? Thanks again for your help. I'm so excited to be returning to Puerto Rico. I was there in 1998 and had a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNahid2000 Posted August 26, 2008 #554 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I just booked the Sheraton Old San Juan for 12/19/08-12/21/08 and 12/28/08-12/30/08 at $99 per night! List price was almost $250/night everywhere else. Should be good for 2 days before and after my cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green eyed lady Posted August 26, 2008 #555 Share Posted August 26, 2008 From the reviews I've read, this hotel has been trying to refurbish and remodel, so I'm going to stay positive about it. Does anyone have any reviews or opinions on this place? We stayed there 1 night pre-cruise a couple of weeks ago. We had 2 free rooms with my gold points. It was just OK. Nothing great...nothing horrible. The front desk people were somewhat confused...first they told us we had connecting rooms with 1 king, 2 doubles. We got to the rooms and they were across the hall from each other and the 1 king was 1 double. Went back to the desk and they switched us (no charge) to connecting handicapped jr suites which were quite large. Only problem is they gave us a key to a room that was occupied :eek: Good thing the guy had his do not disturb sign hanging or who knows what we would have walked in on :rolleyes: Another trip to the desk fixed that...the guy was getting ready to check out, so they cleaned the room and we were good to go. The hotel was walking distance to stores and restaurants and as I said, for a night or 2 it's fine. I wouldn't want to stay there more than that. Since I got it for free, can't complain :D If you have specific questions, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosenaroundtheship Posted August 26, 2008 #556 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Greeneyedlady, which hotel are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green eyed lady Posted August 26, 2008 #557 Share Posted August 26, 2008 oops sorry...Radisson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmg Posted August 26, 2008 #558 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I've never done Priceline and I will admit it makes me a bit nervous. I need two rooms for one night pre-cruise. DH and I are traveling with three 20-somethings and we think it might be nice to be in Old San Juan. Any tips? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txwildflower2002 Posted August 26, 2008 #559 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I just booked the Sheraton Old San Juan for 12/19/08-12/21/08 and 12/28/08-12/30/08 at $99 per night! List price was almost $250/night everywhere else. Should be good for 2 days before and after my cruise. What star hotel did you bid on to get in OSJ. We are going on 12/5 and 12/14. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNahid2000 Posted August 27, 2008 #560 Share Posted August 27, 2008 What star hotel did you bid on to get in OSJ. We are going on 12/5 and 12/14. Thanks! Sheraton Old San Juan is a 3* on Priceline. I bid $99 since I saw someone else bid that much around those dates, and got it at that price on my first bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessE Posted August 27, 2008 #561 Share Posted August 27, 2008 From the reviews I've read, this hotel has been trying to refurbish and remodel, so I'm going to stay positive about it. Does anyone have any reviews or opinions on this place?We stayed there 1 night pre-cruise a couple of weeks ago. We had 2 free rooms with my gold points. It was just OK. Nothing great...nothing horrible. The front desk people were somewhat confused...first they told us we had connecting rooms with 1 king, 2 doubles. We got to the rooms and they were across the hall from each other and the 1 king was 1 double. Went back to the desk and they switched us (no charge) to connecting handicapped jr suites which were quite large. Only problem is they gave us a key to a room that was occupied :eek: Good thing the guy had his do not disturb sign hanging or who knows what we would have walked in on :rolleyes: Another trip to the desk fixed that...the guy was getting ready to check out, so they cleaned the room and we were good to go. The hotel was walking distance to stores and restaurants and as I said, for a night or 2 it's fine. I wouldn't want to stay there more than that. Since I got it for free, can't complain :D If you have specific questions, let me know. Thanks for your honest opinion, Green Eyed Lady. I appreciate it! As long as the hotel was clean, I'm pretty happy. I bid on a 3 star and up and got the Radisson. I think we'll be out and about so much that it really won't matter about the hotel. You're right though - if it were going to be for longer, we'd probably want a different property. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyduke55 Posted August 30, 2008 #562 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Well, just an update for all you bidders (take note PrincessE) I am trying for OSJ on 1/31/2009 and am now up 138.00 and haven't hit one yet.:(:( up 157.:eek::eek: and haven't hit one yet.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green eyed lady Posted August 30, 2008 #563 Share Posted August 30, 2008 oops...posted on the wrong thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlet4897 Posted August 30, 2008 #564 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hey everybody - My bid on priceline was accepted - details: Saturday 2/7/09 Marriott San Juan Resort and Stellaris Casino $212.01 (total including taxes) - bid of $175 For those of you who are currently looking for a hotel in San Juan in Feb 09 this is an EXCELLENT price. This hotel is currently going for $423 (total including taxes) for their cheapest city view room. Even if you're hesitant about using priceline to bid for a pre-cruise room its totally cool - b/c you're only going to be there one night. Also, just select 4 stars deluxe - and san juan and there are only a few options in that location at that star level (the Marriott, the Condado, the Sheraton, etc), if you click on definition of 4 stars they'll tell you what the possible selection is. I've done the priceline for my precruise in Miami and got a great deal as well. It really works. Good Luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyduke55 Posted August 31, 2008 #565 Share Posted August 31, 2008 up to 157.:eek::eek: and haven't hit one yet.:( Think I will just go ahead and book the intercontinental for 180.00 state govt rate and try priceline in month or so to see if their inventory has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtyger Posted September 1, 2008 #566 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hi looking for a hotel for night of 11/8 - has anyone been successful with bids on this date.... Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms.sunburn Posted September 7, 2008 #567 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Just got the San Juan Marriott & Stellaris Casino for February 27 & 28, 2009. The bid that got it was $165. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonjie Posted September 8, 2008 #568 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Just got the San Juan Marriott & Stellaris Casino for February 27 & 28, 2009. The bid that got it was $165. Congrats! That's a great price for the end of February! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuliplvr Posted September 9, 2008 #569 Share Posted September 9, 2008 My Bid was accepted! Thanks for everyone's great advice on here.. I was really nervous. Saturday May 23, 2009 Marriott San Juan Resort and Stellaris Casino Winning Bid $142 Total $172.99 (with taxes and fees) My first bid was $120 (resort and San Juan area) and rejected. They came back and said to bid $22 more dollars which I did and was accepted. The cheapest room looking directly at the Marriot was $219 so I'm happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellya1 Posted September 9, 2008 #570 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Woo hoo! My bid was accepted! Friday and Saturday June 12th-14th, 2009 Marriott San Juan Resort and Stellaris Casino Winning Bid $125 per night + taxes! Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonjie Posted September 9, 2008 #571 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Everyone is on a roll getting the Marriott! Great news, it's the best, you will love your stay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms.sunburn Posted September 10, 2008 #572 Share Posted September 10, 2008 My Bid was accepted! Thanks for everyone's great advice on here.. I was really nervous. I know what you mean! I'm new to Priceline and I was really afraid that I'd get a resort in a zone I didn't want...even though I'd triple-checked that there were no resorts in those zones. When I got confirmation that my bid was accepted, and at the resort that I wanted, I was so thrilled! Now I'm hooked. These boards are a great help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisejunkie136 Posted September 10, 2008 #573 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I Just got the Marriott Stellaris yesterday on priceline aswell. Winning bid $175 - excluding taxes for one night Feb 27-28 also.. I was antsy at first but calm now after reading everyones posting about the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbycruzer Posted September 13, 2008 #574 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I just got the Intercontinental for $169 through Hotwire for a 1 night pre-cruise stay in January 09 for 4 people. I was 99% sure that's what it was going to be and betterbidding confirmed it before I pulled the trigger. How do you obtain help from betterbidding to determine which hotel it is? Please help as I'm going to attempt to book the Sheraton OSJ for Dec 13th/08 and want to know my odds are increased somehow. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbycruzer Posted September 13, 2008 #575 Share Posted September 13, 2008 How many 3* hotels are listed on Priceline? How can I narrow my chances or what should I look for if I really want the Sheraton? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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