Summary of Winning Bids on Priceline, Hotwire, etc.

[CindyLouCrested]

Still having trouble finding something for Jan. 9th. Bid of $110 on Priceline rejected. We are arriving around 4:30 PM and sailing the next day, just looking for a good location and a clean hotel. We are sailing from the Pan Am Pier. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks,

Thelma

[Jett456]

Try starting over and bidding 3* star lower. Marriott Miramar came in at 70.00 for me and my cousin got it for 50. Actually that is the only Marriott that has availablity for that date.

Edited December 6, 2009 by Jett456

[Born2Sea]

Bid on priceline on Monday December 7, 2009 for two nights ---January 14 and 15 2010. Started with 4 star and $85, was told I needed to up the bid by $22 dollar. Got the Caribe Hilton for $107 a night. That is for a Thursday and Friday night ---they are more expensive. Hope this helps.

[Gordonzoo]

Just to help anyone out trying to get a room during spring break.

 

March 6 2010 : I Just bid on Priceline for a one night stay pre-cruise for resort $145 and was rejected. Finally was accepted for $150 on March 6th Marriott Stellaris resort bidding 4 star. I'm bidding for my son for his cruise as were going a few weeks earlier and have been slowly bidding higher each day.

 

Feb 21 to 22 2010 : I was able to get Intercontential for 2 nights $93/night for our post cruise. Must be slower at that time. However I bid on this a couple months ago.

 

Good luck.

[Lucy2Cruiser]

Date: 02/07/2010

# of nights: 1 (post cruise)

Hotel: Sheration Old San Juan

Rating: 3.0 stars

Area: San Juan, PR

Site: Hotwire

Winning bid: $80

Taxes & fees: $16.24

[elemon]

I just bid on 3 rooms for one night 2/20/2010

got the Hilton Caribe for $90

 

I picked Zone 6 San Juan) and a resort hotel

[funsunner]

Date: 02/18/2010 to 02/21/2010

# of nights: 3 (pre cruise)

Hotel: Sheration Old San Juan

Rating: 3.0 stars

Area: San Juan, PR

Site: Hotwire

Winning bid: $109 USD

Taxes & fees: $11.76 USD

 

This was for 3 rooms for 3 couples, I booked all under my name, it says I have to be there at time of checking in. Hotwire was easy and I'm glad we did it, saved over 50 percent!

[paulos128]

I just got the Caribe Hilton in San Juan for $88 USD for travel precruise on Feb. 5, 2010. Priceline, Hilton show at $229 USD. Happy to be there.

[Dirkgun]

I just got Sheraton in old san juan for $70 :D two rooms two nights post cruise. 2/14/2010 and 2/15/2010. Now I just have to find a precruise hotel. :confused::D

[Gordonzoo]

Priceline. $88 for SJU Caribe Hilton 1 night pre cruise Feb 13th 2010. Bid of $85 was turned down, $88 was accepted.:D

[Tink324]

Date: 01/24/10 to 01/25/2010

# of nights: 1 (post cruise)

Hotel: Sheraton Old San Juan

Rating: 3.5 stars

Area: San Juan, PR

Site: Priceline

Winning bid: $75 USD

Taxes & fees: $15.67 USD

 

This was for 2 rooms :)

Edited December 31, 2009 by Tink324

[JLind]

I bid on Priceline: "San Juan, Resort, $110", and I got Caribe Hilton for our two nights pre-cruise, 2/25/2010, and 2/26/2010.

 

Was hoping for "Marriott San Juan Resort & Stellaris Casino"...

Maybe if I'd studied more on BiddingForFun.com or on BetterBidding.com I'd have figured out a way to get that specific hotel.

 

Reading the reviews of Caribe Hilton on the TripAdvisor.com - Caribe Hilton is rated #10 of 43 San Juan hotels, and the most recent reviews are kind of awful. I'm counting on the fact that we are really not going to stay on the resort property so much- only one full day in PR, and we'll likely try to run around and experience the island/culture. We'll plan to eat in OSJ and not in the hotel, it'll be fine... hrumpf.

[EmmasNana]

I got Marriott San Juan Resort & Stellaris Casino for $80 2 days pre cruise 9/10-9/12. Taxes and fees for 2 days is $25.75I was hoping to get Sheraton in OSJ. I bid 3.5 stars on priceline.

 

Will I need to take a taxi to get to OSJ from this location and if so any idea what it would cost?

[Embracedbylife]

Just got Caribe Hilton for $100 for 2/28 and for $95/night for 3/7 and 3/8. I was hoping for marriott stellaris but no hit on it. heard mixed reveiws about Caribe Hilton, crossing fingers! I did my bidding on resort in San Juan and then expanded to add another town that did not have resorts to get another bid with just resorts and they locked in...so I hope it's a good place!!

[jstrack]

Friday night, February 26, 2010, Priceline, Caribe Hilton, $90

 

Saturday night, March 6, 2010, Hotwire, Sheraton Old Down, $107

 

Additional taxes were about $15-$18, forgot the exact amounts

 

Reservations were made on January 4th

 

This is the way to go if you are flexible on where you want to stay, but want to stay in a place a bit nicer or want to pay about 50% to 60% of typical price.

[miss meow]

I won Intercontinental for pre-cruise - 4/8 - 4/11/10, $110 night plus taxes.... and Sheraton Old San Juan post cruise, 4/18 for $85 night plus taxes. Was the first time I had used Priceline, probably should have starting my bidding out a little less. Oh well, still happy with the results.

[Missus Makkem]

I just got the Caribe Hilton in San Juan for $88 USD for travel precruise on Feb. 5, 2010. Priceline, Hilton show at $229 USD. Happy to be there.

 

What zone was your bid,was it 8 & star rating ,

 

thanks

[sldcruiser]

I used hotwire because I needed 2 beds for 4 people and priceline only guarantees double occupancy. I got a 4* resort for $143 on June 19 precruise. It ended up being the Intercontinental which I've heard good things about. Using betterbidding.com was very helpful - I'd highly recommend it!

[delacour]

Sheraton Old San Juan

First bid 3.5 stars

Feb 23-24

 

Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $75.00 (USD)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Room Subtotal: $75 (USD)

Taxes and Fees: $15.63 (USD)

Total Room Cost: $90.63 (USD)

[dgodwin]

Courtyard By Marriott San Juan Mirama

January 13th-16th, 2010

 

Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $79.00

Subtotal: $237.00

Taxes & Fees: $34.98

Total Charges: $271.98

[TortieGal]

Well, our room post cruise is taken care of...pre-cruise seems like it might be a little challenging!

 

Based on what I had read, I had a feeling we could get Sheraton Old San Juan for $70. However, I started out with San Juan, 3.5 stars and $65. That was rejected so I added Cabo Rojo and upped to $70. Bid accepted.

 

Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel

Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $70.00 (USD)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Room Subtotal: $70.00 (USD)

Taxes and Fees: $15.15 (USD)

Total Room Cost: $85.15 (USD)

[Sheffie]

Sheraton OSJ

3 1/2 Stars $110 ($100 bid was rejected)

2 rooms

April 2, 2010 (Good Friday)

[brickhousesm]

Hi, I would like to get a resort in San Juan for 4 people. Do they check to see how many people actually go into the room? Can anyone tell me a way around this or do I have to book 2 rooms? Thanks.

[Jett456]

Make sure the resort's rooms have double beds. PL can't guarantee that but if you call the resort right away and request 2 double beds you should be ok. I've never had a problem.

[brickhousesm]

Thanks Jeanette. I will try that.