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SugarLover

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Was going to stay at El Convento prior to our cruise, but flights (using freebie vouchers) had already filled within one day of the airline posting their April flights. I ended up having to book flying in on a Wed (cruise leaves Sat nite) -- not that I mind having three days in San Juan! :D

 

Since El C is so pricey, I went on Hotwire and Priceline. I found an offer on Hotwire for an unnamed hotel in OSJ that I suspected was the Sheraton -- for $89/night. So I went on Priceline, and bid $79 zone 8 - but was rejected. My second (and winning) bid was:

 

Site: Priceline

Hotel: Sheraton OSJ

Rating: 3.5*

Winning bid: $81/night

Areas: Zone 8 (SJ) and 2 (Cabo rojo, which only has 1 & 2* hotels)

Cost: 3 nites @$81 = 258

$5/nite travel refund/insurance $ 15

tax/fees $37

total $ 295 (which is what we would have paid for only one night at El Convento! :eek:)

 

FWIW... I read somewhere on betterbidding that a frequent bidder always had success when he bid $1 more than a number divisible by 10. Hope this helps.

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disneyaholicraquel

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Was going to stay at El Convento prior to our cruise, but flights (using freebie vouchers) had already filled within one day of the airline posting their April flights. I ended up having to book flying in on a Wed (cruise leaves Sat nite) -- not that I mind having three days in San Juan! :D

 

Since El C is so pricey, I went on Hotwire and Priceline. I found an offer on Hotwire for an unnamed hotel in OSJ that I suspected was the Sheraton -- for $89/night. So I went on Priceline, and bid $79 zone 8 - but was rejected. My second (and winning) bid was:

 

Site: Priceline

Hotel: Sheraton OSJ

Rating: 3.5*

Winning bid: $81/night

Areas: Zone 8 (SJ) and 2 (Cabo rojo, which only has 1 & 2* hotels)

Cost: 3 nites @$81 = 258

$5/nite travel refund/insurance $ 15

tax/fees $37

total $ 295 (which is what we would have paid for only one night at El Convento! :eek:)

 

FWIW... I read somewhere on betterbidding that a frequent bidder always had success when he bid $1 more than a number divisible by 10. Hope this helps.

 

What days did you book?

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blacksheep2

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We have purchased a hotel room in San Juan from Hotwire. Usually they are just a little bit more than Priceline but with a little research you can usually figure out which hotel you are getting. I would definitely look at Hotwire for your dates.

WE ARE ON THIS TRIP ALSO- have just started looking at hotels--did you book a room for this cruise?

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erby2283

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Sorry if I am posting this in the wrong area but can someone tell me what will happen when I check in with 2 people when I only booked for 1 person on Hotwire (I was able to find someone to share a room with me after I booked).

 

Don't want to get in trouble :mad:

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AryMay

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Been trying for sometime to get a San Juan hotel for 1/21/2012. I finally got the Intercontinental for $150.

 

This is considerably more than what I wanted to pay and ideally I would have liked to have been in Old San Juan, but am just glad to have it booked and be done with the process.

 

I had also been checking Hotwire and only a couple of hotels were showing available...one of which I assumed to be the Intercontinental for $167/night.

 

The cheapest room through the hotel's website is $212 for an advance purchase.

 

Between the expensive airfare and expensive hotel my "cheap" cruise is starting to get pretty high! Still looking forward to a great week...:)

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Sorry if I am posting this in the wrong area but can someone tell me what will happen when I check in with 2 people when I only booked for 1 person on Hotwire (I was able to find someone to share a room with me after I booked).

 

Don't want to get in trouble :mad:

I would call the hotel directly or on their website and ask what the extra charge for a second person would be.

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fridaythe13th

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Sorry if I am posting this in the wrong area but can someone tell me what will happen when I check in with 2 people when I only booked for 1 person on Hotwire (I was able to find someone to share a room with me after I booked).

 

Don't want to get in trouble :mad:

 

I honestly don't think it will be a big deal. You really only pay extra (sometimes) for more than two.

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Blaise

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I just won the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino on 4/5/12 - 4/7/12 for $89 per night on Hotwire.

 

It's listed as 3 1/2 stars with Pool, Casino, Restaurant, Tennis Nearby, Fitness Center, Business Center, and High-Speed Internet Access.

 

I've been here before. This is a good hotel that is right in the Old San Juan district. It's walking distance from the Carnival pier, but the Princess and RC pier is across the bay (There's nothing much on that side, though). The pool is on the roof and small, but a lovely setting (but you're not going to get beach and pool in Old San Juan area anyway; you want it for the access to OSJ). A couple good restaurants, including the Chicago Burger Company, which has cafe seating outside where you can see the ships.

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debshomespun

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Just got the Sheraton Old San Juan through Hotwire for Jan. 26 to 28 for $87.00. Staying 2 nights pre-cruise before our Serenade cruise. Been watching the price for a little while, and it

was $89. for a while, then went up to $91. yesterday and this morning, and came down to $87. tonite, so thought I better grab it up before it goes higher.

 

Looking forward to getting out of the cold Ohio winters and down to the steaming hot Caribbean! Under 80 days now . . . .

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masch100

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Just got the Sheraton OSJ on Priceline at $81 for one night, February 4, 2012.:) Leaving on AoS the next day for the southern C cruise. Like the previous poster, can't wait to get out of the Ohio winter. Never been to SJ or stayed in this hotel but, thanks to all here, feel that we will not be disappointed.

 

Priceline details:

 

1st bid

Zone 8 (San Juan)

3.5 stars minimum

$79.00 rejected

 

2nd bid

added Zone 5 (Mayaguez, nothing above 3 stars there)

same 3.5 stars minimum

increased bid to $81 and won

 

Total price $98

 

Hope this helps others in their bids.

 

Mark

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Kikkycat

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Checked Hotwire this morning as we want to stay in OSJ for the 2 nights post-cruise in February. Saw the Sheraton OSJ at $114 but by the time I had registered and clicked the button, it said the deal was no longer available. So I checked Priceline and saw it in the named hotel section for $154, which led me to name my own price and succeeded!

 

Sat. Feb 4-Mon. Feb. 6, 2012

Zone 8 (San Juan)

3 1/2* minimum

$95

Sheraton Old San Juan

Fees:30.94

Total $220.94

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For our one night pre-cruise on Friday 1/27/12, I was watching a special on Hotwire for $95 (down to $93 today) for 4 star, Rio Grande-Humacao area. I jumped on it (we were only lukewarm about staying in Condado at Radisson Ambassador, which we had booked directly with the hotel so can cancel it). Turns out we will be staying at the Wyndham Rio Mar. Looking forward to it!

 

Hotwire

4*

1 night, Jan. 27, 2012

$93

plus 30.78 tax recovery charges & fees

Total $123.78

Wyndham Rio Mar

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For our one night pre-cruise on Friday 1/27/12, I was watching a special on Hotwire for $95 (down to $93 today) for 4 star, Rio Grande-Humacao area. I jumped on it (we were only lukewarm about staying in Condado at Radisson Ambassador, which we had booked directly with the hotel so can cancel it). Turns out we will be staying at the Wyndham Rio Mar. Looking forward to it!

 

Hotwire

4*

1 night, Jan. 27, 2012

$93

plus 30.78 tax recovery charges & fees

Total $123.78

Wyndham Rio Mar

 

Nice ! How do you plan on getting there? Taxi or rental car? Any idea how much it will cost?

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We're renting a car. For the less than 24 hour period, it'll be about $35 - far cheaper than a taxi or their airport shuttle.

 

Sounds good. I'll check it out. Looks like it's $96 today on hotwire for Jan 28. Staying 1 nite pre cruise at isle verde and 2 nites post cruise which we have decided where yet. We Would like to try a different part of the island for once. Do you rent your car from the airport?

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fridaythe13th

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Wondering if Old San Juan Sheraton is the only 3 1/2 star hotel in zone 8 or do you run the risk of getting a different hotel that is not in Old San Juan.

Thanks

Melissa

 

You could also get Embassy Suites SJ, Radisson Ambassador or Verdanza (formerly Holiday Inn).

 

eesh that sucks... I was hoping to find a deal in april as well for 4-14-11

 

Try your date it might be different. I started at $70 last month. Someone got it for $83 back in October for 4/26 & 27. If you want to raise your bid and keep bidding 3.5* for SJ, add Mayaguez and then again with Cabo Rojo as they don't have 3.5* hotels but they will still be searching in SJ with the higher bids. Good luck!!

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4FRCruising

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I have been bidding over the past few weeks trying to get Sheraton OSJ for 4/27/12. Today I went up to $111 and was rejected! :mad:

When I was bidding for same time frame for 2011 I also checked website directly and found out there was a 2 night minim stay for Sheraton OSJ.

 

I was lucky enough to bid $105 3.5 star & get LaConcha for this year (I'm sailing

on the Summit with you this year). Hope you can find Adela:)

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