Donna - dsw Posted July 29, 2010 #1576 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Thanks everyone! It has been long and hard - just got the other 2 couples at the same hotel for the same price. Now all we need is the air fare and we are watching it daily. Some say it will drop after the first of Sept. I think we will go ahead and book then anyway - we are all ok with the price. Hope you all have a great evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibunnyhb Posted July 30, 2010 #1577 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I just won the Intercontinental San Juan Resort Spa & Casino (First bid was rejected at $93.00 a few days prior) 10/29-10/30 at $103.00 + $19.59 = $122.59 Total Resorts/Zone 8 I also won this same hotel last year & it was awesome! Great pool/beach & fitness center over-looking the ocean! Super excited, it is the hotel that I wanted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimithani19 Posted July 30, 2010 #1578 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Priceline Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan Bid $85 for Nov 4 - 6 / $197 w/tax :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
show_me_girl Posted August 2, 2010 #1579 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Priceline San Juan zone/Resort class 2 Rooms 1-23-11 (Saturday night) Marriott SJ Stellaris $150 + tax Tried $110, $120, $130. At $130 it said I could resubmit if I was willing to raise my bid by $20. Finally successful. I was hoping for less, but the hotel looks very nice and I was getting tired of searching. Much cheaper than if I had booked it any other way. I'm pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnam0n Posted August 3, 2010 #1580 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Priceline Courtyard by Mariott San Juan Miramar Won with bid of $88 ($105.72 with taxes) For one night pre-cruise 3/17/11 I'm happy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafun Posted August 3, 2010 #1581 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Priceline... San Juan, resort, winning bid $107.00 (plus taxes) 2 nights Nov 10 and 11, 2010. :D Very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurscorner Posted August 3, 2010 #1582 Share Posted August 3, 2010 PricelineSan Juan zone/Resort class 2 Rooms 1-23-11 (Saturday night) Marriott SJ Stellaris $150 + tax Tried $110, $120, $130. At $130 it said I could resubmit if I was willing to raise my bid by $20. Finally successful. I was hoping for less, but the hotel looks very nice and I was getting tired of searching. Much cheaper than if I had booked it any other way. I'm pleased. Thank you for the info, I tried and got the same deal for 1\29. It is a very nice hotel .great beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanAmphibian Posted August 3, 2010 #1583 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Does anyone know if there are some better days of the week to try and if a certain time of the day works better then others when trying to bid on Priceline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna - dsw Posted August 4, 2010 #1584 Share Posted August 4, 2010 No - tried all times and days for 2 months! lol Everyone else seemed to be able to get rooms wtih no problem. I would start early incase you have problems. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynsail Posted August 5, 2010 #1585 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Priceline San Juan Resort Mariott San Juan Resort and Stellaris $115 +tax=136.11 1-24-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartyAllDaTyme Posted August 8, 2010 #1586 Share Posted August 8, 2010 (edited) Priceline Courtyard By Marriott San Juan Miramar $79, $95.67 with tax 3 star, area 2 2/5/11 This was going for $99 on 7/28. Regular rates starting at $209-- that's 62% off! Edited August 8, 2010 by PartyAllDaTyme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted August 9, 2010 #1587 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I am doing a search for bidding on line for Priceline hotels in San Juan.While doing so, this thread popped up. Never used Priceline before but now interested after checking out the regular rates. Ouch!!!!Room rate start from $300-$600 a night. Friend who will be cruising with me, was accepted at $106 for the Marriott. Nice!!! I'm hoping to get the same price. ;)Since I'm new, I am wondering what's the best bid for a resort to be accepted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highflyingrealtor Posted August 9, 2010 #1588 Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Hi Feelin' Nauti', read the last 8-10 pages of this thread and you should be well armed with informative strategy. Also, if new to Priceline, make sure you read through and agree to all their terms and conditions. I did all this for the first time recently and got the Marriott Stellarus for 2 pre cruise nights in late February for $111. Take your time and work with their system. Good luck! Edited August 9, 2010 by highflyingrealtor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted August 9, 2010 #1589 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Hi Feelin' Nauti', read the last 8-10 pages of this thread and you should be well armed with informative strategy. Also, if new to Priceline, make sure you read through and agree to all their terms and conditions. I did all this for the first time recently and got the Marriott Stellarus for 2 pre cruise nights in late February for $111. Take your time and work with their system. Good luck! Thanks! I read dozens of threads on bidding on Priceline and took a chance. Well, they didn't like the bid I gave them. :(..:rolleyes: $106 for a Resort in San Juan. Tomorrow I will try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highflyingrealtor Posted August 9, 2010 #1590 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks!I read dozens of threads on bidding on Priceline and took a chance. Well' date=' they didn't like the bid I gave them. :(..:rolleyes: $106 for a Resort in San Juan. Tomorrow I will try again.[/quote'] Looking back, I don't know where I found the patience to bid 5 times over 4 days :eek: but it finally worked. You'll get there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted August 9, 2010 #1591 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Looking back, I don't know where I found the patience to bid 5 times over 4 days :eek: but it finally worked. You'll get there... Thanks for the encouragement. I am on a mission now to get the best price. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpdad Posted August 9, 2010 #1592 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks!I read dozens of threads on bidding on Priceline and took a chance. Well' date=' they didn't like the bid I gave them.[/b'] :(..:rolleyes: $106 for a Resort in San Juan. Tomorrow I will try again. I think this is good news for you, although it is unfortunate you have to bid more than $106. I am very experienced with using Priceline, all over the USA, Europe and Asia (but not yet in San Juan). And I love "playing the game" of seeking the best possible price. For me, it's a hobby - for others, it is a chore. Nothing bothers me more than when Priceline accepts my first bid. I want my first bid to be rejected. If it gets accepted, it means I probably overbid and could have gotten accepted at a lower price. As I said, I love playing the game. So, congratulations on getting rejected :D Now, just move your bids upward a little every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpdad Posted August 9, 2010 #1593 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Priceline... San Juan, resort, winning bid $107.00 (plus taxes) 2 nights Nov 10 and 11, 2010. :D Very happy! Thanks for posting. Which resort did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafun Posted August 9, 2010 #1594 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Sorry if I wasn't clear... I got the Marriott Stellaris -- which I was hoping for. :D Looks like the price can vary a lot from day to day, or month to month, obviously depending on what's going on in San Juan at that time, and how many cruise ships are in town. On my sailaway date, Nov 12, we are the only ship in port, so the prices are lower than if there are multiple ships in port. Likewise, any conventions or holidays would raise the rates as well. Good luck everyone with your bidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4FRCruising Posted August 9, 2010 #1595 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks!I read dozens of threads on bidding on Priceline and took a chance. Well' date=' they didn't like the bid I gave them. :(..:rolleyes: $106 for a Resort in San Juan. Tomorrow I will try again.[/quote'] Just keep in mind that when they come up with a counter offer (like if you increase your bid to $xxx you can have the room).....don't take it. Come back and bid about 1/2 way between your bid and their counter offer. Example...you bid $110...they say bid $130. Wait and bid 120 (or if you have time and want to "play"...try 115 and work your way to 120). Amounts here are strictly an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted August 9, 2010 #1596 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Just keep in mind that when they come up with a counter offer (like if you increase your bid to $xxx you can have the room).....don't take it. Come back and bid about 1/2 way between your bid and their counter offer. Example...you bid $110...they say bid $130. Wait and bid 120 (or if you have time and want to "play"...try 115 and work your way to 120). Amounts here are strictly an example. Thanks for the great tip!!!! Didn't realize you could do that. Good to know. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna - dsw Posted August 9, 2010 #1597 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Great bid - my girlfriend bid for us - we got the same day for $99 + tax - $118.15 See ya there! PricelineCourtyard By Marriott San Juan Miramar $79, $95.67 with tax 3 star, area 2 2/5/11 This was going for $99 on 7/28. Regular rates starting at $209-- that's 62% off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgjanice Posted August 10, 2010 #1598 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Does anyone know if there are some better days of the week to try and if a certain time of the day works better then others when trying to bid on Priceline? I dont think a certain day or time makes a difference. I do know I booked through priceline winning a bid for the Marriot San Juan Resort and Stellaris in April for my upcoming (1/23/11) pre and post cruise stays and got the rooms for $110 and $107. Seeing others posting of not getting a room under $150 for the same dates Im glad I bid early. Now I really feel like I got a deal. I also booked my airfare early and found they changed the times for leaving and coming back. Not by a few minutes but completely cancelled the other flights. Im flexable so it wasnt a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackWidow07 Posted August 11, 2010 #1599 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Priceline Old San Juan $95 2/10 and 2/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdf19 Posted August 12, 2010 #1600 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Priceline Caribe Hilton (requested a 3 and a half star) Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 $95 plus tax Radisson Ambassador (requested a 3 star) Nov. 12 - Nov. 13 $75 plus tax Said they upgraded us???? I probably should have bid lower, but I'm just happy to be going!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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