Summary of Winning Bids on Priceline, Hotwire, etc.

[marciab]

4* resort, beachfront, casino, pool, restaurant, Bus. Center, Laundry, Internet $136.00 booked on 12/3 for 2 night pre cruise stay on 1/6-1/8

 

Intercontinental

 

from my research I was about 98% confident that was what I was going to get.. :o

[brunello22]

Through Hotwire, I just booked the 3-1/2* Verdanza in Isla Verde for $99/night + tax for December 25.

Edited December 6, 2010 by brunello22

[cespo]

Marriott San Juan Resort And Stellaris Casino - 105.00 a night plus taxes for Sept 3, 2011....Priceline

[Reader0108598]

4* resort, beachfront, casino, pool, restaurant, Bus. Center, Laundry, Internet $136.00 booked on 12/3 for 2 night pre cruise stay on 1/6-1/8

 

Intercontinental

 

from my research I was about 98% confident that was what I was going to get.. :o

 

You got a great deal!! Intrcontinental is going for $195.00 for my dates:eek: lol

[marshabear]

got the Sheraton OSJ post cruise Feb 13th for $80 plus taxes....but still trying for precruise Feb 5th with bids up to $100 so far......hhhmmmm

 

 

 

 

 

Marsha

[BeachLover81]

Hotwire 3 1/2 stars 1/29/11 3 rooms $109 A little surprised at location. Hope it is going to work out. Any thoughts?

[Reader0108598]

Beachlover

 

I was looking at that hotel, it looks like a realy nice hotel!:D

Drawback is there is nothing within walking distance from what I am reading.

 

Enjoy your stay!

[tlacabe]

Marriott San Juan Resort And Stellaris Casino - 130.00 1 night plus taxes for April 23, 2011....Priceline

 

Very happy with price that is a holiday weekend!

[Luke gs Daddy]

We had reservations at the Marriott Resort that was booked directly with Marriott. I kept seeing people get it for a lot less than 740.00 for 2 nights pre-cruise in April through PL and HW. I was very cautious and went ahead and bid for the Hotel this morning and got it for 135.00 per night!:D

 

 

Even if it will be a non ocean view it saved us over $ 400.00

[Lorey2007]

 

Even if it will be a non ocean view it saved us over $ 400.00

 

I have read on this thread that you can upgrade to a ocean view room for $25 a night. We will give it a try in January.

[vagabonder1]

Just reserved last night on Priceline for 1/1/10 (yeah, I procrastinated! lol)

4 stars starting bid $90.

Caribe Hilton accepted on first bid (now I kinda wish I started at $85!)

We stayed there 2yrs ago and really enjoyed ourselves. Having learned form experience (and reviews) we will be eating elsewhere and taking the bus into Old San Juan... if we make it past the beach and pool...

 

My first bid ever with Priceline and I'm hooked! To book this room on any hotel booking site would run $225!

[drakes2]

We're also hooked on Priceline, I now bid for hotels all over the world at a fraction of the cost and save tons of money. I even walked a friend through all the steps and he won the Marriott Stellaris for the same nights as us as they are joining us on our upcoming cruise in a few weeks.

Just reserved last night on Priceline for 1/1/10 (yeah, I procrastinated! lol)

4 stars starting bid $90.

Caribe Hilton accepted on first bid (now I kinda wish I started at $85!)

We stayed there 2yrs ago and really enjoyed ourselves. Having learned form experience (and reviews) we will be eating elsewhere and taking the bus into Old San Juan... if we make it past the beach and pool...

 

My first bid ever with Priceline and I'm hooked! To book this room on any hotel booking site would run $225!

[Ontario cruise duo]

Marriott San Juan Resort And Stellaris Casino - 130.00 1 night plus taxes for April 23, 2011....Priceline

 

Very happy with price that is a holiday weekend!

 

Can you tell me what star level this hotel was. We've stayed there a few years ago, pre cruise and would consider going back there for just a "land vacation". Loved the hotel!

[Ontario cruise duo]

You got a great deal!! Intrcontinental is going for $195.00 for my dates:eek: lol

 

Is the Intercontinental near the Marriott Stellars Hotel? Just wondering location wise. Also what was the ammenities on Hotwire for this location?

[cleavesteam]

Can you tell me what star level this hotel was. We've stayed there a few years ago, pre cruise and would consider going back there for just a "land vacation". Loved the hotel!

I stayed here last year pre-cruise and loved it, but I didn't use priceline because I wanted to make sure I had an oceanfront room.

 

This year I would like to try priceline and get the Stelleris for a pre-cruise on March 19. What things should I be looking for to make sure I have the best chance of getting it? I'm totally new to priceline, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

[CarolRick]

Can you tell me what star level this hotel was. We've stayed there a few years ago, pre cruise and would consider going back there for just a "land vacation". Loved the hotel!

 

On Priceline the Stellaris is a resort.

On Hotwire, I believe it is 4 stars.

[Ontario cruise duo]

Does anyone know of an internet site that I can look at to see the various hotels located near the Marriott Stellars Resort & Casino. I remember walking by some other nice hotels when we were there a few years ago but can't seem to remember their names? Any help would be appreciated!:rolleyes:

[drakes2]

La Concha is very close to the Marriott Stellaris and is in fact a Marriott property. Difficult to get on Priceline though, it's classified as a 4 star and not sure, but may require a minimum 2 night stay. I have not seen it won much.

Does anyone know of an internet site that I can look at to see the various hotels located near the Marriott Stellars Resort & Casino. I remember walking by some other nice hotels when we were there a few years ago but can't seem to remember their names? Any help would be appreciated!:rolleyes:

[Lois R]

Hotwire, 12/22/10

4stars, 125.00 Sheraton Convention Center 2/4/11.

 

I was wanting the Sheraton in Old San Juan but when I looked at the

Sheraton Website it said nothing available on the date I needed:eek:

Marsha, I see you said you were trying for the same weekend....

I gave up trying.

 

Oh well, this new one looks very nice:). I remember seeing it back

in January and was surprised it was there. So now I will be staying

there and I am sure it will be just fine:)

[mtu_huskies]

Using Priceline, resort level

 

Bid Date: 12/22/10

For: Pre-cruise 4/2/10

 

 

Got InterContinental at a bid of $116, don't know too much yet about the hotel, but seems like we did okay with our first priceline experience!

Edited December 23, 2010 by mtu_huskies

[Jonny C]

Priceline: Resort

Bid Date 12/22/2010

 

Got the InterContinental for $116 per room (booked 4 rooms)

[joelr]

I only want to stay in San Juan (#8)...3 rooms... 1 night ...started at $80 (rejected) could have re-bid for free at $100...chose not to

 

went up to $85 - added Mayaguez (rejected)

went up to $90 - added Dorado (rejected)

 

Are there other areas I can add, still ensuring that we still stay in San Juan (#8)

[curlyd]

I only want to stay in San Juan (#8)...3 rooms... 1 night ...started at $80 (rejected) could have re-bid for free at $100...chose not to

 

went up to $85 - added Mayaguez (rejected)

went up to $90 - added Dorado (rejected)

 

Are there other areas I can add, still ensuring that we still stay in San Juan (#8)

 

Yes, the way to tell is by checking only 1 area at a time. If that area has hotels ratinged BELOW 3.5 than that would be considered a free zone. Because if you bid for 3.5 the area (like Aquadilla) doesn't have anything higher than 3 stars so it couldn't possibly award you a 3.5 star hotel and therefore your rebid offer would default back to SJ.

 

So Cabo Rojo, Humacao, Aquadilla, Ponce all would be valid re-bids.

 

DO NOT USE RIO GRANDE BECAUSE IT ONLY HAS RESORTS AND THEY ARE HIGHER THAN A 3.5 STAR (even though it is listed below the 1 star)

 

 

You want to choose re-bid zones that ONLY have hotels LOWER than the star rate you are bidding on.

 

Hope this helps.

Edited December 24, 2010 by curlyd

[joelr]

Yes, the way to tell is by checking only 1 area at a time. If that area has hotels ratinged BELOW 3.5 than that would be considered a free zone. Because if you bid for 3.5 the area (like Aquadilla) doesn't have anything higher than 3 stars so it couldn't possibly award you a 3.5 star hotel and therefore your rebid offer would default back to SJ.

 

So Cabo Rojo, Humacao, Aquadilla, Ponce all would be valid re-bids.

 

DO NOT USE RIO GRANDE BECAUSE IT ONLY HAS RESORTS AND THEY ARE HIGHER THAN A 3.5 STAR (even though it is listed below the 1 star)

 

 

You want to choose re-bid zones that ONLY have hotels LOWER than the star rate you are bidding on.

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

Understand exactly what you're saying but when I look at the Priceline retail site I see a 3.5*+ in Ponce so maybe Ponce is not a free re-bid.

[curlyd]

Understand exactly what you're saying but when I look at the Priceline retail site I see a 3.5*+ in Ponce so maybe Ponce is not a free re-bid.

 

I looked again, and when I choose only Ponce it show only 3 start and lower. Are you sure you only clicked on Ponce?

By selecting each one separately you can make a list of which areas have what start choices.

 

Then when you actually bid you will always start with SJ 3.5, and with each re-bid choose one of the areas you already know have 3 stars or less.

 

 

I assume you are looking at the "name your own price" site. Because that is the site that will show you each area's star ratings for bidding. I wasn't sure what you meant by the Priceline Retail site.

Edited December 24, 2010 by curlyd