Priceline

[Beth_55]

If you place a bid and lose, I know you have to wait 24 hrs but do you have to raise the bid or can you keep hoping to get the price you want ? I have read that the Renaissance is the only 4 star in downtown Ft Lauderdale. I guess there is no sure way to get Embassy Suites is there ? This is for late September. Thanks !

[moencat]

There actually is a way to insure that you get the Doubletree...I did it a couple of months ago and got a room for $76 in October. Problem is, I don't remember what the trick was, off the top of my head. I think I started at biddingfortravel.com, but can't remember if that was where I found the info.

 

I can't look into it right now, but I'll try to do that tomorrow and post back if you haven't heard.

[Bequia]

Embassy Suites doesn't participate in the Priceline program. You can also check betterbidding.com for tips.

[Coral]

If you place a bid and lose, I know you have to wait 24 hrs but do you have to raise the bid or can you keep hoping to get the price you want ? I have read that the Renaissance is the only 4 star in downtown Ft Lauderdale. I guess there is no sure way to get Embassy Suites is there ? This is for late September. Thanks !

 

You can no longer get Embassy Suites in FLL. It used to be included but no longer is.

 

Though it wouldn't surprise me if you are able to get a good price on Embassy Suites in Sept through other routes as this is usually a cheaper time to go to FLL.

[ReadyToCruiseAgain]

Any suggestions for Fort Lauderdale/FLL using Priceline for early 12/07??? Thanks

[Coral]

Any suggestions for Fort Lauderdale/FLL using Priceline for early 12/07??? Thanks

 

You may want to look at Hotwire also. I think you have a good possibility of getting the Renaissance on 17th Street. I cruise a lot in December and always end up with the Renaissance.

[bz]

I got the Yankee Trader on priceline for 11/7-10 last week for $100/night. They took my 1st bid, which always make me wonder if I could have bid lower!

[CarribbeanTina271]

I want to trust that if I go through priceline or hotwire, that I won't be disappointed, we don't normally stay at expensive hotels just something along the lines of Holiday Inn, etc....How can I know for sure.... Should I just book directly with the hotel if I have any doubts... I am just wanted some advice , help!!

[ReadyToCruiseAgain]

You may want to look at Hotwire also. I think you have a good possibility of getting the Renaissance on 17th Street. I cruise a lot in December and always end up with the Renaissance.

 

How many stars is it? Thanks

[ReadyToCruiseAgain]

I got the Yankee Trader on priceline for 11/7-10 last week for $100/night. They took my 1st bid, which always make me wonder if I could have bid lower!

 

How many stars are they? Thanks

[ReadyToCruiseAgain]

I want to trust that if I go through priceline or hotwire, that I won't be disappointed, we don't normally stay at expensive hotels just something along the lines of Holiday Inn, etc....How can I know for sure.... Should I just book directly with the hotel if I have any doubts... I am just wanted some advice , help!!

 

If you understand which hotels are in each star group and understand the areas you are bidding in, it can be very successful, I've only been disappointed once out of maybe 50 times gOOD LUCK

[CarribbeanTina271]

Thanks Ready, I think I will try one for this trip. We are staying one night pre cruise and one night post, may atleast give it a shot for the pre cruise.

Tina

[Travelnewby]

Any suggestions for Fort Lauderdale/FLL using Priceline for early 12/07??? Thanks

 

I got the Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale last week at priceline!

I used Downtown, 4* - bid $99 got it for $99 for pre-cruise 12/5/07!

 

Good luck!

[Beth_55]

Thanks for the replies . But this still confuses me. If I bid say $99.00 today....should I bid that AGAIN tomorrow or do I have to raise it ? :p

[Travelnewby]

Thanks for the replies . But this still confuses me. If I bid say $99.00 today....should I bid that AGAIN tomorrow or do I have to raise it ? :p

 

Beth,

 

I would suggest www.biddingfortravel.com for your priceline bidding questions. The FAQ's are really helpful in learning how to bid on priceline.

 

Barb

[ReadyToCruiseAgain]

I got the Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale last week at priceline!

I used Downtown, 4* - bid $99 got it for $99 for pre-cruise 12/5/07!

 

Good luck!

 

Is that far from the port??? Thanks for all of your help!! :)

[Bequia]

Is that far from the port??? Thanks for all of your help!! :)

 

Less then 10 minutes to Port Everglades terminals.