sally4909 Posted May 4, 2009 #976 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Priceline Winning Bid: $91.00 plus taxes Intercontinental Resort Feb. 5, 2010-Feb. 6, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrockace Posted May 4, 2009 #977 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I know everyone is trying to get the Sheridan and I am having no luck for Feb 7th. So I'm willing to lower my standards as long as I'm in OSJ. Can anyone tell me how I can be sure to get another hotel in OSJ and not next to the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoRockiesFan Posted May 4, 2009 #978 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I know everyone is trying to get the Sheridan and I am having no luck for Feb 7th. So I'm willing to lower my standards as long as I'm in OSJ. Can anyone tell me how I can be sure to get another hotel in OSJ and not next to the airport? Try Howard Johnsons (lower price) or El Convento (expensive). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmacc Posted May 5, 2009 #979 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Hotwire 4* InterContinental San Juan Resort Spa & Casino August 2, 2009 1 night $109.00 plus taxes of $17.87 hotel protection $8.00 Grand total $134.87 I have never stayed in San Juan before so this post cruise hotel will be a first for us. I was also able to use $25 Hotdollars credit towards the cost of the hotel stay. For those that don't know, if the star rating at a hotwire hotel you stay at gets downgraded, they award you hot dollars to use as a credit towards your next purchase. I just love a bargain.:) Edited May 5, 2009 by mrsmacc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londen'sMiMi Posted May 5, 2009 #980 Share Posted May 5, 2009 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. Thank you so much for the great tips here and in your awesome review! The pictures were fabulous. I will be sharing your review with my DH...we can't wait for our cruise out of San Juan in July. You have a beautiful family. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay995 Posted May 6, 2009 #981 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I just bid $110 for Resort/San Juan area (They rejected my $100 offer) I got Intercontinental for total of $130.42 for Sat Nov 21 Post cruise on the Serenade of the Seas Last year we got El San Juan Hotel & Casino and LOVED it This year we decided we needed this type of place post cruise, not pre cruise like last year...to relax on beach or at pool before we go home! This year we want to stay in Old San Juan pre cruise... To party the night before we leave! What do you suggest to get us a room here on priceline on Fri Nov 13th??? I am willing to try hotwire....but never used it before and am a bit confused Any help or suggestions??? Kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addictedtocruising Posted May 6, 2009 #982 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Priceline 3* I followed what a PP had done and got the Courtyard By Marriott Miramar 10/4/2009-10/05/2009 $44.00 $12.18 taxes & fees ______ $56.18 Chose zone 6 - $35.00 added zone 1 - $40.00 added zone 5 - $44.00! Accepted We just need a place to stay until Monday, will be doing all our touring pre-cruise while staying at the Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal_flush Posted May 6, 2009 #983 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Priceline 3*I followed what a PP had done and got the Courtyard By Marriott Miramar 10/4/2009-10/05/2009 $44.00 $12.18 taxes & fees ______ $56.18 Chose zone 6 - $35.00 added zone 1 - $40.00 added zone 5 - $44.00! Accepted We just need a place to stay until Monday, will be doing all our touring pre-cruise while staying at the Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn Thanks everyone! That's pretty damn good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisintwinsmom Posted May 7, 2009 #984 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Caribe Hilton: $95.00 Taxes & Fees: $18.54 Total: $113.54 Have been trying for days to get a decent rate...even went up to $135, using only resorts, but was constantly denied. Tonight being frustrated with the whole thing, started only with bidding 4* and initial bid of $90 (was going to do $100, glad I changed my mind!) It was rejected. Added Cabo and increased bid to $95, which was accepted. Thanks to all of you for sharing your info, it helped me to persist. BTW, used Priceline last year and this price is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IworkIcruise Posted May 8, 2009 #985 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Just got InterContinental for $100 +14.67 tax for 1/29/10, bid on 3 rooms, total $344.01! First time I have ever used Priceline, my first bid was tbe $100. Guess I should have started lower, but didn't really think it would even be accepted! Happy with the price though, too bad we will only be there one night. It won't be long enough, but then off to the Serenade, which will be wonderful of course! What can I expect for resort cost extra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolRick Posted May 10, 2009 #986 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I know everyone is trying to get the Sheridan and I am having no luck for Feb 7th. So I'm willing to lower my standards as long as I'm in OSJ. Can anyone tell me how I can be sure to get another hotel in OSJ and not next to the airport? I think you are too early to get the Sheraton for February on Priceline. My experience is that the Sheraton did not release rooms for Priceline till a few months ahead of time. Hotwire may be a better alternative if you can figure out the hotel by the amenities listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 11, 2009 #987 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Just got Wyndham Rio Mar thru Priceline bidJuly 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? Yes, it is a good deal. I stayed there last year. The grounds and hotel are lovely. Its good you are renting a car though... Its at least a 30 minute ride from the airport:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemylab Posted May 12, 2009 #988 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I think you are too early to get the Sheraton for February on Priceline. My experience is that the Sheraton did not release rooms for Priceline till a few months ahead of time. Hotwire may be a better alternative if you can figure out the hotel by the amenities listed. I was able to get the Sheraton 9 months in advance, so it can be won early. I am thinking there is either not a lot of availability for February or the person is not bidding a high enough amount. shamrockarse - the only way to be sure of being in OSJ is to book a room directly with the hotel. With priceline and hotwire there are no guarantees of the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrockace Posted May 12, 2009 #989 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Priceline: bid 31/2*** in SJU (zone 6 only) at $105.00 for Feb 6th, 2010 for one night accepted at Intercontinental San Juan Resort Spa at Isla Verde happy to have a hotel booked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 12, 2009 #990 Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) Yippeee!!!!:D Just got the Intercontinental on Priceline! San Juan Resort 90.00 + taxes and fees=107.91 Staying there pre-cruise 1 night, Jan 15th, 2010:) First time at this hotel and it sure looks great. I am HAPPY:D Oh my goodness...it said I was upgraded to the resort. I think I clicked on 3star..thinking I was going to get something else.... Edited May 12, 2009 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familycruzer Posted May 13, 2009 #991 Share Posted May 13, 2009 What areas or zones do I want with Priceline and Hotwire to be near the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 13, 2009 #992 Share Posted May 13, 2009 What areas or zones do I want with Priceline and Hotwire to be near the port? Hi,:) if your ship embarks from Old San Juan, then San Juan would be the zone. If your ships embarks from Pan American Pier? There are no hotels right there so pick any and you will have to grab a cab to your ship:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted May 13, 2009 #993 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Winning Priceline bids: Just got the Marriott San Juan Resort and Stellaris Casino 6/27/09 Resort Zone 6 4 star $120 _____________________________ Sheraton Old San Juan 7/5/09 Zone 6 Resort $95 didn't win Resort 4* $100 didn't win Resort 4*, 3 1/2* $105 won We are happy with each of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipmom Posted May 13, 2009 #994 Share Posted May 13, 2009 What zone and stars do I need to bid to try and get the intercontinental? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemylab Posted May 13, 2009 #995 Share Posted May 13, 2009 What areas or zones do I want with Priceline and Hotwire to be near the port? With priceline you want to bid the San Juan zone only. If you bid anything other than this zone you could be placed anywhere in Puerto Rico :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lknight27 Posted May 14, 2009 #996 Share Posted May 14, 2009 With priceline you want to bid the San Juan zone only. If you bid anything other than this zone you could be placed anywhere in Puerto Rico :eek: Not quite! In order to NOT get a resort in another zone, you need to re-bid in a zone that DOES NOT HAVE RESORTS. This is called a free re-bid. So before you start bidding, select every zone individually. The ones that do not have resorts write the zones down so that if your first bid isn't accepted, you can add these zones as free rebids right away. Otherwise you'd need to wait 24 hours before bidding again. This also allows you to not overbid since you can start low and work your way up. Be sure to NOT change the star level. Keep it at RESORT just add the zones. Here's a sample bidding strategy: Select - San Juan - Resorts- bid xxxadd Cabo and rebid xxxadd Dorado and rebid xxxadd Maya and rebid xxxadd Ponce and rebid xxx If you notice, each zone that I added has no resorts which ensures that the bidding goes back to my initial zone which is San Juan. I was able to snag the Intercontinental for $91 in January, so priceline is a good option if you know how to bid and want to save some money. Hope this helps. I'm a priceline junkie!!!!:D I can bid and write up strategies in my sleep. There's even a way to squeeze more free rebids than the above strategy, but that's for the more experienced users. If you have more questions though, feel free to ask. Happy Bidding! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familycruzer Posted May 14, 2009 #997 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hi,:) if your ship embarks from Old San Juan, then San Juan wouldbe the zone. If your ships embarks from Pan American Pier? There are no hotels right there so pick any and you will have to grab a cab to your ship:D From what I have learned, the Serenade will leave from Pan American Pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familycruzer Posted May 14, 2009 #998 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Not quite! In order to NOT get a resort in another zone, you need to re-bid in a zone that DOES NOT HAVE RESORTS. This is called a free re-bid. So before you start bidding, select every zone individually. The ones that do not have resorts write the zones down so that if your first bid isn't accepted, you can add these zones as free rebids right away. Otherwise you'd need to wait 24 hours before bidding again. This also allows you to not overbid since you can start low and work your way up. Be sure to NOT change the star level. Keep it at RESORT just add the zones. Here's a sample bidding strategy: Select - San Juan - Resorts- bid xxxadd Cabo and rebid xxxadd Dorado and rebid xxxadd Maya and rebid xxxadd Ponce and rebid xxx If you notice, each zone that I added has no resorts which ensures that the bidding goes back to my initial zone which is San Juan. I was able to snag the Intercontinental for $91 in January, so priceline is a good option if you know how to bid and want to save some money. Hope this helps. I'm a priceline junkie!!!!:D I can bid and write up strategies in my sleep. There's even a way to squeeze more free rebids than the above strategy, but that's for the more experienced users. If you have more questions though, feel free to ask. Happy Bidding! ;) So now I just need to research the different resorts. I have used Hotwire many times in the past because I can at least see amenities. I have only used Priceline once and got a good deal but not the hotel I was shooting for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemylab Posted May 14, 2009 #999 Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) Not quite! In order to NOT get a resort in another zone, you need to re-bid in a zone that DOES NOT HAVE RESORTS. This is called a free re-bid. So before you start bidding, select every zone individually. The ones that do not have resorts write the zones down so that if your first bid isn't accepted, you can add these zones as free rebids right away. Otherwise you'd need to wait 24 hours before bidding again. This also allows you to not overbid since you can start low and work your way up. Be sure to NOT change the star level. Keep it at RESORT just add the zones. Here's a sample bidding strategy: Select - San Juan - Resorts- bid xxxadd Cabo and rebid xxxadd Dorado and rebid xxxadd Maya and rebid xxxadd Ponce and rebid xxx If you notice, each zone that I added has no resorts which ensures that the bidding goes back to my initial zone which is San Juan. I was able to snag the Intercontinental for $91 in January, so priceline is a good option if you know how to bid and want to save some money. Hope this helps. I'm a priceline junkie!!!!:D I can bid and write up strategies in my sleep. There's even a way to squeeze more free rebids than the above strategy, but that's for the more experienced users. If you have more questions though, feel free to ask. Happy Bidding! ;) Correct. This is if the person is only planning to bid for resort level hotels though. Because they didn't indicate that in their post I was replying under the assumption that they would be possibly bidding in other categories (i.e. 3.5 star to perhaps land the Sheraton). Edited May 14, 2009 by Autumn3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lknight27 Posted May 14, 2009 #1000 Share Posted May 14, 2009 So now I just need to research the different resorts. I have used Hotwire many times in the past because I can at least see amenities. I have only used Priceline once and got a good deal but not the hotel I was shooting for. If you haven't done so already please review www.biddingfortravel.com and/or www.betterbidding.com. They list the priceline resorts for the San Juan zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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