Summary of Winning Bids on Priceline, Hotwire, etc.

[BlushPell]

Just got the Intercontinental for May 10th for 1 night $119.00

 

4* on Hotwire with amenities listed as

 

Resort

Beachfront

Casino

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

Laundry Facilities

High-speed Internet Access

Tennis Nearby

Spa Services

[Reader0108598]

Priceline Name your own price 4*:

Intercontinental 1/9/2010-1/11/2010

 

110.00 a night

220.00 Subtotal

33.76 taxes & fees

253.76 Total :D

[Reader0108598]

Peterpan

 

I tried to bid lower got the upsell notice .I think 110.00 is a good price for that hotel at the time of year we need it! Take a look at some of the other bids! You did good :)

[WomanRN]

Priceline winning bid $90.00

2 nights, 7/17/09

Hotel: Gran Melia

Level: 4 star, Resort

Fees: $28.85

Insurance: $10

Total: $218.85!!!

[FlaKrznNubie]

We want a room at the Sheraton Old San Juan pre cruise, 11/13 and 11/14. I've used Priceline several times in the past with great results. I've also gone to betterbidding and I'm not sure I understand. If I do use Priceline and put in 3 1/2 stars, is it possible that I might end up with the Embassy Suites (same star rating) OR the Sheraton Old San Juan? We definitely want to be in Old San Juan so I am a little hesitant about proceeding.

 

I would like to get the Sheraton Old San Juan for Feb./18-Feb./21/2010, if I do 3.5 will I get it or The Normandie,

 

Thanks

 

sailorwife

 

 

 

Here is how I got the Sheraton OSJ...

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=19061096&postcount=13

Edited April 13, 2009 by FlaKrznNubie

[IslandToIsland]

I have never used priceline or hotwire before and I have been reading tips on how to identify Sheraton Old San Juan. I am looking to stay there Sept. 19-20 and there are only 3 hotels that come up in the San Juan area on hotwire and only one is a 3 star, but does not include a casino or tennis nearby in the amenities. Any advice? TIA

[FlaKrznNubie]

I have never used priceline or hotwire before and I have been reading tips on how to identify Sheraton Old San Juan. I am looking to stay there Sept. 19-20 and there are only 3 hotels that come up in the San Juan area on hotwire and only one is a 3 star, but does not include a casino or tennis nearby in the amenities. Any advice? TIA

 

Probably not the Sheraton then. There is another thread on this board on the Sheraton.

[FlaKrznNubie]

I have never used priceline or hotwire before and I have been reading tips on how to identify Sheraton Old San Juan. I am looking to stay there Sept. 19-20 and there are only 3 hotels that come up in the San Juan area on hotwire and only one is a 3 star, but does not include a casino or tennis nearby in the amenities. Any advice? TIA

 

You say you want to stay Sept 19-20. I assume your ship leaves Sunday, so one night, Saturday, Sept 19 th.

 

I put your info into Hotwire, got this..... had to put 1 room with 4 people to get what I believe is SHeraton Old San Juan to come up. Maybe they are sold out of rooms with 1 bed. Anyway, this is the display and icons I saw when I got the Sheraton.... same $$$ also as my night.

 

(I got this figured out with a whole lot less info than you now have)

 

No guarantees, but I believe it is the Sheraton.... Good luck if you decide to do it.

 

[IslandToIsland]

As far as pricing is concerned, would it be a problem to put 3 or 4 people are staying in the room when there are really only 2?

[IslandToIsland]

I wonder why it won't come up on hotwire with 2 in a room. When I looked on the Sheraton site a few options came up, at a much higher rate of course. I just don't want any problems at check in. What do you think?

[FlaKrznNubie]

I wonder why it won't come up on hotwire with 2 in a room. When I looked on the Sheraton site a few options came up, at a much higher rate of course. I just don't want any problems at check in. What do you think?

 

When I booked ours, we had 4 persons in 1 room, so it came up. I know there is some sort of a resort fee added on at check-in (I saw a post where someone posted it was $8.95 for Sheraton).

 

I would say if the rate is significantly less than the direct reservation rate on Sheraton site (which it was for us to the tune of about $200 difference) then go for it. The "might" try to charge you the resort fee for 4 people, but it's still a great savings.

 

You could always say 2 people cancelled or you hit 4 by mistake instead of 2.

 

As long as you show up to sleep in the room, to me (my opinion) I don't see it as a big deal, but that's just my opinion...

 

After all, you are gonna be right in downtown Old San Juan and if you're on Carnival, right across the street. Watch the ship come in in the morning, sit and have breakfast on the patio across from the pier and walk your luggage over when you see people start to arrive to get a place in line to board. Doesn't get much better than that...

[gerig]

Just bid yesterday for resort San Juan area and received the Intercontinental for our pre cruise stay on 2/20/10. I bid $140 and it was accepted.

 

I stayed there precruise on 2/20/09 and reserved through Priceline - my bid was $150 - so I started $10 lower - maybe I could have gotten it lower, but I'm happy.

 

I was hoping to get this hotel again

[IslandToIsland]

When I booked ours, we had 4 persons in 1 room, so it came up. I know there is some sort of a resort fee added on at check-in (I saw a post where someone posted it was $8.95 for Sheraton).

 

I would say if the rate is significantly less than the direct reservation rate on Sheraton site (which it was for us to the tune of about $200 difference) then go for it. The "might" try to charge you the resort fee for 4 people, but it's still a great savings.

 

You could always say 2 people cancelled or you hit 4 by mistake instead of 2.

 

As long as you show up to sleep in the room, to me (my opinion) I don't see it as a big deal, but that's just my opinion...

 

After all, you are gonna be right in downtown Old San Juan and if you're on Carnival, right across the street. Watch the ship come in in the morning, sit and have breakfast on the patio across from the pier and walk your luggage over when you see people start to arrive to get a place in line to board. Doesn't get much better than that...

Well, I put in 3 people and scored the Sheraton for $113 before taxes. I called the hotel directly and asked if there would be an issue if only 2 showed up and she said the only way I would have an issue is if more people showed up than what I booked for. I am really happy and I want to thank you for your help. :)

[FlaKrznNubie]

Well, I put in 3 people and scored the Sheraton for $113 before taxes. I called the hotel directly and asked if there would be an issue if only 2 showed up and she said the only way I would have an issue is if more people showed up than what I booked for. I am really happy and I want to thank you for your help. :)

 

Good deal. I never thought about trying 3 (Dummy me)

[Addictedtocruising]

How close to my vacation can I wait to start bidding on Priceline?

Our cruise is the end of September, we want to stay 2 days pre-cruise and 1 day post-cruise. Is there any chance that I might not be able to get rooms if I wait until August?

 

Thanks

Donna

[FlaKrznNubie]

How close to my vacation can I wait to start bidding on Priceline?

Our cruise is the end of September, we want to stay 2 days pre-cruise and 1 day post-cruise. Is there any chance that I might not be able to get rooms if I wait until August?

 

Thanks

Donna

 

Depends if you want a specific hotel or not.

 

If you want a specific place, I wouldn't wait that long...

[floatin'4ever]

Priceline winning bid $100.00 :D

2 nights, 1/28/10-1/30/10

Hotel: Intercontinental

Level: Resort

Fees: $31.42

Total: $231.42 (doesn't include the resort fees)

[lknight27]

Date: January 22, 2010

Number of nights: 2 (pre-cruise)

Hotel: Intercontinental San Juan Resort Spa & Casino

Rating: Resort

Area: San Juan

Site: Priceline

Winning Bid: $95

Taxes & Service Fees: $30.29

Total: $220.29

 

Late January is prime time and there will be 5 ships in port this weekend. Wanted to make sure I got a decent deal at a nice resort, which is why I bidded now. Needed two nights pre-cruise.

 

Lowest price on Intercontinental's website is $273. Very happy with my win. ;)

[royal_flush]

When I booked ours, we had 4 persons in 1 room, so it came up. I know there is some sort of a resort fee added on at check-in (I saw a post where someone posted it was $8.95 for Sheraton).

 

I would say if the rate is significantly less than the direct reservation rate on Sheraton site (which it was for us to the tune of about $200 difference) then go for it. The "might" try to charge you the resort fee for 4 people, but it's still a great savings.

 

You could always say 2 people cancelled or you hit 4 by mistake instead of 2.

 

As long as you show up to sleep in the room, to me (my opinion) I don't see it as a big deal, but that's just my opinion...

 

After all, you are gonna be right in downtown Old San Juan and if you're on Carnival, right across the street. Watch the ship come in in the morning, sit and have breakfast on the patio across from the pier and walk your luggage over when you see people start to arrive to get a place in line to board. Doesn't get much better than that...

 

This is very helpful, thanks!!!

[sailorwife]

Im just got the Intercontinental San Juan Resort Spa & casino

for $95.00 for 1 night post cruise,

I bid 3 1/2 * San juan and got this on my first bid, for Feb/28/2010,I would suggest people not wait to long to book as there are two ships in that I know of,

sailorwife

[lknight27]

I would suggest people not wait to long to book as there are two ships in that I know of,

sailorwife

 

So true! It'll be 5 ships in port when I leave in January which is why I'm glad I won the Intercontinental this past weekend for $95. :o One less thing to worry about.

 

My BFF won the same hotel for $91 during the same time, so just fyi.

[gerig]

Im just got the Intercontinental San Juan Resort Spa & casino

for $95.00 for 1 night post cruise,

I bid 3 1/2 * San juan and got this on my first bid, for Feb/28/2010,I would suggest people not wait to long to book as there are two ships in that I know of,

sailorwife

 

This is not a 3 1/2 it is a resort - I'm surprised you received this hotel. Congratulations

[sailorwife]

This is not a 3 1/2 it is a resort - I'm surprised you received this hotel. Congratulations

yes I know, I got Resort when I bid 3 1/2 star, I am very pleased

sailorwife

[Londen'sMiMi]

Just got Wyndham Rio Mar thru Priceline bid

July 26 1 night

$117.00

plus taxes of 21.29

and trip insurance fee of $5.00

grand total 143.29

 

We plan to rent a car and do a self tour of El Yunque post cruise. Is this a good deal?

Edited May 3, 2009 by Londen'sMiMi
add trip insurance fee of $5.00

[toonjie]

Just got Wyndham Rio Mar thru Priceline bid

July 26 1 night

$117.00

plus taxes of 21.29

and trip insurance fee of $5.00

grand total 143.29

 

We plan to rent a car and do a self tour of El Yunque post cruise. Is this a good deal?

 

Hi. Yes, that's a great deal! Click on my AOL review link and scroll to the end where you will see tons of pics of our 4 day post-cruise at the Wyndham and hiking through El Yunque. If you are not already a member, join Wyndham By Request, their frequent stay program, you will get a separate check in line and beverages and snacks of your choice in your room when you arrive, you will also get an upgraded room with a great view. (The pictures in my review are of the room we got for around $120 a night on Skyauction.) You will love the Wyndham and my review has tons of info on all the restaurants in the area.