Priceline 4* FLL bid help

[phelina]

We would like a one night stay in a 4* FLL hotel near Port Everglades. After reading these boards, I tried using Priceline for the first time yesterday, bidding $75 in the downtown and beach zones. Bid denied. The date we're trying for is a Saturday (Oct 30th) and there's a boat show in town that weekend. What is a good starting point, considering those factors? Is there any hope? Should we try for a 3* instead? Thanks for any advice!

[Florida Beach]

Visit the http://www.biddingfortravel.com for advice and view the recent winning bids in your selected area.:)

 

I used their advice and won a 3 stars hotel in Seatlle (Double Tree Hotel - Listed price $179) for $32 per night, non smoking, 2 double beds for 2 adults and 2 kids).

 

Good luck :)

[NRWPA]

The Marriott Marina in the downtown zone of FLL is rated 3 stars and is a great hotel. We stayed there on a PL bid last year. The grounds are beautiful and our room was very nice. We had to split our bid because we couldn't get 3 nights in a row. Ended up getting the 4 star Hyatt Pier 66 for our last night pre-cruise and actually liked the Marriott better. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[dosi]

The Hyatt is sold out, both the beachside Sheratons are sold out, the Holiday Inn at the beach is sold out, and the regular rate for the Marriott Marina is $349 which is REALLY high. You may want to either book a bargain type hotel conventionally or extend the area which you are willing to stay in. I doubt PL is going to have much inventory with prices as high as the Marriott. Good luck.

[Seaside2358]

Phelina---you will probably have a tough time with the boat show in town. That is probably the biggest event of the year. Good luck!

[phelina]

Thanks for the help everyone! My 72 hours is up this evening, going to try again, trying downtown and surrounding areas. Anyone know if Hollywood area would be a hugh cab fare to the port? If it doesn't work, will try the regular avenues.

 

Thanks again!

[mnywmn1]

I just put in a bid for 3* in FLL on 11/27 and got the Sheraton Airport for $50. They also have a free airport shuttle. You might try them if no luck with the 4*.

 

Ann

[beej]

Phelina, I am having the same problem for the night before. After asking for some help with other hotels, good, bad, etc, I booked the Sleep inn. It is only a little over a year old, includes breakfast and shuttles. A room with a king is $90. I took it because of perks, new, and in a safe area for 2 women. There is a Publix and 3 restaurants across the street that are supposed to be good. Also about a mile from beach. I will still try PL to see if anything pops up in 3 or 4 star, but we know we have a bed. Good luck

[phelina]

Didn't work with Priceline, so I went the traditional route. Got the Westin in Hollywood area, going to get a taxi to the port from there (no shuttle). Hope that it won't be too expensive. Thanks again everyone!