Rare Lois R Posted May 31, 2009 #651 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I didn't realize there was an East coast and west coast priceline site:confused::eek: Hi Carol..there is not...but if you look on the ports of call forum there is an EAST COAST, WEST COAST and Florida has a forum all its own. So, if you are booking something for Vancouver it should be on the West Coast Forum...it really won't help anyone who is looking for a Miami hotel...and vice-versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska05 Posted May 31, 2009 #652 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Some winning bids for my August Alaska cruise from Vancouver on the Serenade of the Seas.DT Seatle 4 *-Westin Seatle-8/26-2 nights-$80 per night with taxes-$96 DT Vancouver 4* Pan Pacific-8/28-$85-with taxes-$106 Airport Seatle 3*-Double tree 9/5-$40with taxes-$53 That's a fantastic price on the Pan Pacific -- congrats. I want to stay there the night before our cruise, but don't want to use Priceline because there are so many 4* hotels in downtown Vancouver. Right now we have a room booked at the Marriott Pinnacle using reward points. I've been watching Hotwire where the PP is a 5* and looks like about 1-2 weeks out the Pan Pacific will show up in the $111 range. I still have a couple weeks to go. Does anyone know if you bid a little bit higher on Priceline (rather than lowballing) if you will have a better chance of getting the Pan Pacific? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 31, 2009 #653 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Hotel: Westin 4 starPrice bid: $78.00 on Priceline Accepted on first try Date: Sept 16 and 17 I am very happy. Total cost for 2 nights is $187.74 including tax and fees. Hi Grace, congratulations!:):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdreher2 Posted June 1, 2009 #654 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Help.... I have never bid on any of the sites. I am confused, do you bid on a specific hotel, according to the star rating, or the area? I am very much interested in trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted June 1, 2009 #655 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Help.... I have never bid on any of the sites. I am confused, do you bid on a specific hotel, according to the star rating, or the area? I am very much interested in trying. Hi:) you bid on zones and star ratings...you don't find out which hotel it is until after your bid is accepted. So, no, you don't bid on an exact property. But usually when you bid on 3 or 4 star hotels you get a nice place:D Also, you only bid on Priceline. Hotwire is no bidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAC104 Posted June 1, 2009 #656 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks for clearing that up Lois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdreher2 Posted June 1, 2009 #657 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks a lot. I guess I will have to try it sometime. Does anyone ever bid on a five star? Just wondering. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted June 1, 2009 #658 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Does anyone know if you bid a little bit higher on Priceline (rather than lowballing) if you will have a better chance of getting the Pan Pacific? No, bidding higher isn't a reliable way to improve your chance of a particular property. If you do want a particular one, you're best off selecting the property in priceline or seeing if the extra details in hotwire help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracecarmo Posted June 2, 2009 #659 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Bid today, June 1 Date for hotel: Sept.28 Amt. bid $40 3 star airport area Hotel: Doubletree Airport Accepted...$40 I'm very happy....I wanted this hotel.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindalo5032 Posted June 2, 2009 #660 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Bid 6/1/09 on Priceline $40.00 - First Bid Accepted Date of Stay: 8/1/09 - one night Won: Red Lion Airport Location - Seattle Had hoped to get Doubletree, as some have reported, for $40.00, but ended up with Red Lion. I knew from my research it would be either Red Lion or Doubletree. My only concern with Red Lion is that I have read reviews on Trip Advisor that reported bed bugs :eek: Certainly hope that problem is resolved by now! At any rate, we DID get a good rate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheretonow? Posted June 2, 2009 #661 Share Posted June 2, 2009 June 26-28 2 rooms Priceline 4 * Bid $78 - rejected Bid $83 - rejected Bid $88 - rejected Bid $95 - WON! Westin Seattle Very excited as I already had Priceline reservations at the Westin for 6/24-26 for $80/nt. Westin will link reservations so I won't have to move rooms or check in twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialworker Posted June 4, 2009 #662 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Has anyone gotten the Fairmont at the Vancouver airport for a decent price from priceline? We have a 6:30 am flight home following our cruise and DH wants to stay at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted June 4, 2009 #663 Share Posted June 4, 2009 This bid was accecpted on 6/4/09 Date: Aug. 22-23, 2009 Number of rooms: Number of nights - 1 nights pre-cruise Hotel: Crowne Plaza Rating: 3 1/2 *'s Area: SanPedro Site: Priceline Winning bid: $65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fann1sh Posted June 4, 2009 #664 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Started with $65 bids on Priceline, for 1 night, August 14, 2009, 4* Vancouver. Nothing at $65, $70, $75. May 27, jumped to $82 - got a screen requesting I continue to check my status in the next 15 minutes... and was *delighted* to discover my post cruise hotel will be the Pan Pacific! Perfect! Total with service charge and taxes is US$103.06, approx $115 C$. Edited June 4, 2009 by fann1sh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry0 Posted June 5, 2009 #665 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I will be there a couple weeks after you-Heard nothing but good things about this hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddncer Posted June 5, 2009 #666 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Date: August 21, 2009 Number of nights: 1 (post cruise) Hotel: Westin Seattle Downtown Rating: 4 star Area: Downtown Seattle Site: Hotwire Winning Bid: $84 Taxes & Service Fees: $18.51 Whoo Hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljk76 Posted June 6, 2009 #667 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hi Carol! I was struggling to figure all this out and ran across your name. It seems like the Enchantment was ages ago already! Doug and I are doing the Mariner from LA Feb. 14, 2010, and I'm trying to figure out Priceline for a hotel the night before. Hope you and Phylis are well! Linda and Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper Posted June 10, 2009 #668 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) Probably could've waited 'til closer to the date and shave off $5-6...but I'm impatient. ;) 4* HYATT DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER 7/4-7/5 Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $75.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 2 Number of Nights: 1 Room Subtotal: $150.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $32.90 (USD) Total Room Cost: $182.90 (USD) Orbitz rate (lower than the hotel website) is $181 per room after taxes. Edited June 10, 2009 by sooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathynorth Posted June 10, 2009 #669 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Sooper, you got a deal! We've been trying for weeks for a 4* at higher rates but under $100 and haven't hit yet. Lucky you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper Posted June 11, 2009 #670 Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) Sooper, you got a deal! We've been trying for weeks for a 4* at higher rates but under $100 and haven't hit yet. Lucky you! Thanks kathynorth. Some dates have higher rates than others...hope you'll have more luck as your dates get closer. Arriving late...so just a one-nighter: 3.5* MARRIOTT VANCOUVER AIRPORT 6/24-6/25 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: US$68.00 Subtotal: US$136.00 Taxes and Fees: US$30.46 Total Room Cost: US$166.46 Starting bid of $65, was offered $17 bid increase but declined it, and added bid by $3. Website rate is $149CAD/night before taxes. Edited June 11, 2009 by sooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxpert Posted June 13, 2009 #671 Share Posted June 13, 2009 August 6, 2009 $75 rejected $85 accepted one night, Westin Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascalburns Posted June 14, 2009 #672 Share Posted June 14, 2009 got the crown plaza in san pedro for 65.00 a night:cool: 11-6-09-11/8/09 number of rooms 1 number of nights 2 sub total 130.00 taxes and service fees 27.35 total cost for two nights 157.35 it will be intresting to see what type room/bed i will get. this is my first time using priceline. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelman Posted June 14, 2009 #673 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I have tried for a week, with every re-bid possible, but when we are in Seattle it is peak summer season. 2 rooms for 2 nights at 4 star July 9-11, 2009 Started at $80, everything rejected up to and including $105 $110/nt accepted at the Westin. Priceline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddncer Posted June 14, 2009 #674 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I have tried for a week, with every re-bid possible, but when we are in Seattle it is peak summer season. 2 rooms for 2 nights at 4 star July 9-11, 2009 Started at $80, everything rejected up to and including $105 $110/nt accepted at the Westin. Priceline Not just a peak for summer, but many groups are going to Seattle in July. Big Vet conference in Early July. There was an article in the paper here this morning about how some eco-groups are trying to get the "fish throwers" banned from throwing the fish for the tourists. They have been booked for a private event for the Vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathynorth Posted June 16, 2009 #675 Share Posted June 16, 2009 OK, so we got frustrated and after days of bidding under $100 decided to book over. We ended up with 2 rooms at the Westin postcruise July 10-13 at the Westin at $110 per night each. We are also staying precruise at the airport Red Lion for $40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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