swdke Posted June 30, 2010 #76 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I have never used Priceline and am tempted to try but we DON'T want a Marriott, can you specify a hotel brand that you do not want? There's no guarantee of a specific hotel. Only the hotel class category, like "Resort," or "4*" etc. If you absolutely must stay at any specifc particular hotel, then you'll have to make a regular reservation with that hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted June 30, 2010 Author #77 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Not yet as there are 8 of us going on the trip - - meeting with another couple next Wednesday and we will discuss. Actually, this all started as it is their 35th Wedding Anniversay and they have NEVER been on a cruise. I am just going along for the ride and acting as T/A for the group! lol Have a great weekend. Donna we are sailing on the AOS on the 1-30 sailing. A couple of us have gotten the Marriott for $110. You should consider changing your date if it would work for your group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigminc Posted July 9, 2010 #78 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I already paid for the Stellaris via Priceline, but I thought I read somewhere they charge an additional fee when you check in/out. Does anyone know if this is a fact and if so, what the fee amounts to and what it is for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdke Posted July 9, 2010 #79 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I already paid for the Stellaris via Priceline, but I thought I read somewhere they charge an additional fee when you check in/out. Does anyone know if this is a fact and if so, what the fee amounts to and what it is for? This would be a resort fee that all resort type hotels in San Juan would charge. However, I do not know the amount, but yes, there will be a fee. I have a Marriott say in November through Priceline and I expect to pay a fee as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted July 9, 2010 #80 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I already paid for the Stellaris via Priceline, but I thought I read somewhere they charge an additional fee when you check in/out. Does anyone know if this is a fact and if so, what the fee amounts to and what it is for? It is a percentage of your room rate. I feel safe telling you it will probably be between $10.00 and $20.00 for the resort fee. Not really a big deal, but I don't like the idea!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpetcov Posted July 9, 2010 #81 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I just got this hotel for pre-cruise on Sept 11th. My first bid was $75 but I won on my second bid of $85! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpetcov Posted July 9, 2010 #82 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I just got this hotel for pre-cruise on Sept 11th. My first bid was $75 but I won on my second bid of $85! On priceline..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karylrocks Posted July 9, 2010 #83 Share Posted July 9, 2010 This would be a resort fee that all resort type hotels in San Juan would charge. However, I do not know the amount, but yes, there will be a fee. I have a Marriott say in November through Priceline and I expect to pay a fee as well.I have also read that people booking through Priceline were not charged an additional fee at the hotel. It would be nice to hear from those who have returned to see if they were charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonjie Posted July 9, 2010 #84 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I have also read that people booking through Priceline were not charged an additional fee at the hotel. It would be nice to hear from those who have returned to see if they were charged. The standard is being charged the fee, I have heard many protest it and get it waived. Last time I was there I needed the internet, so I paid it. At the price I got the room for via Priceline, I don't sweat it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laedw Posted July 9, 2010 #85 Share Posted July 9, 2010 How do get them to waive the "resort" fee if you booked via Priceline? Toonjie, I noticed you sailed on SOS in May. Did you write a review? I enjoyed reading your other reviews. We are sailing SOS for the first time in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggsfan1 Posted July 9, 2010 #86 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I too would like to hear if other's are having any success on the fee's being waived. Date: November 26th, 2010 Number of nights: 2 (pre cruise) Hotel: Marriott San Juan Resort and Stellaris Casino Rating: Resort Area: San Juan/Airport SJU Site: Priceline Winning Bid: $119 nightly Taxes & Service Fees: $36.98 for two nights Total: $274.98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted July 9, 2010 Author #87 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I'm going to bring a copy of my receipt from Priceline that says I paid "taxes and fees". Hope that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted July 10, 2010 #88 Share Posted July 10, 2010 We also stayed at the Marriott Stellaris in 2009 and "opted out" of the resort fees. The taxes and fees that are on the Priceline confirmation are separate from the resort fees charged by the hotel. I'm going to bring a copy of my receipt from Priceline that says I paid "taxes and fees". Hope that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMtnBoys Posted July 10, 2010 #89 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Last November, 2009 my first bid of $84 for one night pre-cruise for a 4* for October, 2010 was accepted and I was awarded (and upgraded to) the Marriott Stellaris. I was shocked! Very much looking forward to our stay there. Pictures look great, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted July 11, 2010 Author #90 Share Posted July 11, 2010 We also stayed at the Marriott Stellaris in 2009 and "opted out" of the resort fees. The taxes and fees that are on the Priceline confirmation are separate from the resort fees charged by the hotel. Can you still use the pool and beach if you opt out? Exactly how do you opt out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted July 11, 2010 #91 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Just tell them on check in that you will not be using the resort facilities and do not wish to be charged the fees. You can still have full access to the beach and pool, however, if you want a beach umbrella there is a charge. Not sure of the exact amount but I think it's only a few bucks. Not a big deal. The resort fees include, beach umbrella, $20 casino coupon, 1 hr. bicycle rental, a fancy looking bottle of water in your room, internet access, free local & 800 calls. The fees are a % of your room rate and may be worthwhile. Since we are staying 2 days pre and 1 day post cruise, we may just take advantage of the facilities. :) Can you still use the pool and beach if you opt out? Exactly how do you opt out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigminc Posted July 11, 2010 #92 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Just tell them on check in that you will not be using the resort facilities and do not wish to be charged the fees. You can still have full access to the beach and pool, however, if you want a beach umbrella there is a charge. Not sure of the exact amount but I think it's only a few bucks. Not a big deal. The resort fees include, beach umbrella, $20 casino coupon, 1 hr. bicycle rental, a fancy looking bottle of water in your room, internet access, free local & 800 calls. The fees are a % of your room rate and may be worthwhile. Since we are staying 2 days pre and 1 day post cruise, we may just take advantage of the facilities. :) We certainly won't be using any resort facilities since we land @ 11:30 pm. We probably won't check in until 12:30 or so, sleep, have breakfast, check out and get a taxi to the ship. Maybe we'll walk the beach to snap a few photos, but have no interest in anything else. I can certainly understand the charge if you use all the amenities......thanks for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittypat Posted July 12, 2010 #93 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I used priceline for one night pre-cruise for March 12, 2011 and was awarded the Marriott Stellaris for a bid of $120. I am so excited to stay at this hotel. I have stayed at both Hotel Milano(average) and Intercontinental(Great). Was curious what everyone enjoyed the most about the Marriott. Are there good places to eat close? Walgreens close? How far to the port from the hotel? pittypat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwell Posted July 20, 2010 #94 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Congrats! You'll love the Marriott! Yes, a rental car will be a lot cheaper than taxis. Parking can be tough in OSJ, but there are parking garages and a large lot down by Paseo de Princessa, so you may have to walk, but can always find parking somewhere. Maybe staying 3 days in San Juan it would make it worth getting a rental car. However, driving in San Juan is not easy unless you know your way around and parking is a nightmare. I wouldn't do it myself - too stressful and dangerous. I traveled to San Juan once per six weeks for 6 years, so I know. However, if you will be trying to do a lot of touristy things, the taxi fares can add up. If you drive, be very alert and allow extra time wherever you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtrmdr Posted July 22, 2010 #95 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Maybe staying 3 days in San Juan it would make it worth getting a rental car. However, driving in San Juan is not easy unless you know your way around and parking is a nightmare. I wouldn't do it myself - too stressful and dangerous. I traveled to San Juan once per six weeks for 6 years, so I know. However, if you will be trying to do a lot of touristy things, the taxi fares can add up. If you drive, be very alert and allow extra time wherever you go. If you are only worrying about getting from your hotel to downtown OSJ, use the buses. Seriously, they work out great, and they used to be only $.50 each way, per person, from the Condado area to OSJ. Not sure about other areas. When we were there in late 2008 (a stop on the Solstice) we actually lucked out and (thanks to an election coming up) they had the buses for free. We don't expect that to happen again, but it was nice for busing out to the Ajili Mojili restaurant for dinner. I won't say the bus station is the cleanest, but it is easy to navigate, and once you step out of the station you are in OSJ, with one of the free shuttles right in front that will take you all over OSJ. I speak NO Spanish, and had no problems. Everyone was very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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