Lookingforfacts Posted July 25, 2011 #1251 Share Posted July 25, 2011 PL only guarantees double occupancy. You could be assigned a room with one double (full) sized bed without even enough room for a rolling bed. PL will let you bid for more then one room. If you win you'll get the number or rooms you bid for, in the same hotel. Many (most?) US hotels are non-smoking. PL is clear a non-smoking or smoking room is not guaranteed. PL is also clear if a hotel isn't able to meet your special health needs PL will issue a refund and cancel; your reservation. This occurs if you need a handicap accessible room and one isn't available or if you require a non-smoking room, for health reasons, and one isn't available. The Priceline bidding is only good if you do not have any needs that have to be met. As stated before they only guarrantee one room. If you are traveling with a friend or a child that you do not want to sleep with, then you could be disappointed. The other thing is they will not guarrantee a non smoking room. We didn't know this and my husband has a lung condition and he cannot bear any smoke or odors. I got a hotel room and then dialed the hotel directly to request the non smoking room and was denied. They were adamant that the only rooms they had open were smoking rooms. I called Priceline and talked to a manager and he agreed to refund the room price, which is rarely done, and since then we just book a room that we know will meet the health demands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryn680 Posted July 30, 2011 #1252 Share Posted July 30, 2011 just got grand hyatt for 130.00 2 nights in august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwalt0176 Posted August 2, 2011 #1253 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown 3 and 1/2 stars. Sept 23 to 26, 2011 $106+$19.08 taxes and fees = $125.08/night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbeckster Posted August 3, 2011 #1254 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I just won a bid for San Pedro - Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel on Priceline: Date: Oct. 20, 2011 No. of nights: 1 No. of rooms: 2 Hotel: Crowne Plaza Rating: 3.5 star Area: Downtown FT. Lauderdale Winning bid: $72/room Taxes and fees: $14.92/room Total: $173.84 I completely recommend using biddingtraveler to assist with getting rooms on PriceLine!!!! Works awesome every time! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KreinKrunker Posted August 4, 2011 #1255 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I just won a bid for San Pedro - Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel on Priceline:Date: Oct. 20, 2011 No. of nights: 1 No. of rooms: 2 Hotel: Crowne Plaza Rating: 3.5 star Area: Downtown FT. Lauderdale Winning bid: $72/room Taxes and fees: $14.92/room Total: $173.84 ????????????? Los Angeles or Ft Lauderdale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbeckster Posted August 4, 2011 #1256 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) So Sorry - Los Angeles. I used one of my prior templates :) I just won a bid for San Pedro - Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel on Priceline: Date: Oct. 20, 2011 No. of nights: 1 No. of rooms: 2 Hotel: Crowne Plaza Rating: 3.5 star Area: Long Beach - Los Angeles Winning bid: $72/room Taxes and fees: $14.92/room Total: $173.84 Edited August 4, 2011 by azbeckster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello Posted August 4, 2011 #1257 Share Posted August 4, 2011 This is my win from Hotwire: Seattle May 9 - May 12, 2012 Hotwire 3* $64.00 a night 3 nights $242.11 total Hyatt Place Downtown/Seattle Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCcruisin07 Posted August 22, 2011 #1258 Share Posted August 22, 2011 WOW! You did great. We were just in Seattle on a road trip and bid on Priceline in August. It looked like we would be paying over $125 a night (on Priceline) plus tax and parking of $25 or more. I decided to use points for La Quinta on 8th Street. It had been updated and was convenient to the Space Needle and Pike Place. Parking is included. They upgraded us to a suite! I realize most people on a cruise don't need parking, but it was great for us. Anyway here's an article from 2007 that explains the bidding system on Priceline. http://www.komonews.com/news/7516117.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello Posted August 25, 2011 #1259 Share Posted August 25, 2011 2 nights in May 2012 at LAX: 3* Priceline Embassy Suites South $55.00 a night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbmom87 Posted August 25, 2011 #1260 Share Posted August 25, 2011 2 nights in May 2012 at LAX: 3* Priceline Embassy Suites South $55.00 a night Wow!! You really book ahead, don't you??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello Posted August 25, 2011 #1261 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I know .... I know .... one time we had waited to bid until 2 months before ... and we ended up spending A LOT more. Now, I just keep watching to see where prices are. We always make a back up reservation that we can cancel ... this time is was the 2* Travelodge ... which was actually more expensive that what the bid for Embassy Suites was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJim Posted August 26, 2011 #1262 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I was holding another reservation at the Arctic Club and saw someone posted their winning bid on BetterBidding, same night. Too good to pass up. My bid of $52/night won and was $66.94 including taxes. We are taking Amtrak to Vancouver early the next morning so the location is perfect. Hope this helps someone. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_woodman Posted August 26, 2011 #1263 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I was holding another reservation at the Arctic Club and saw someone posted their winning bid on BetterBidding, same night. Too good to pass up. My bid of $52/night won and was $66.94 including taxes. We are taking Amtrak to Vancouver early the next morning so the location is perfect. Hope this helps someone. Jim That is a nice hit. I have been trying to get something in downtown Seattle for 9/22 and 9/23. So far, I have been rejected up to $80 for a 3*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonh1885 Posted August 29, 2011 #1264 Share Posted August 29, 2011 $65 a night for 3 rooms for November 3, 2011 on Priceline today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted September 1, 2011 #1265 Share Posted September 1, 2011 San Diego Downtown/Harbor Island zone -- won 4* Sheraton Harbor Island for $89. Sept 8-10, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red2478 Posted September 29, 2011 #1266 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Just booked at the Crown Plaza for Jan. 16, one night for $65 plus tax. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usviking Posted October 3, 2011 #1267 Share Posted October 3, 2011 On Sept 20, 2011: Booked one night Crowne Plaza for Feb 17, 2012 at $65 + taxes & fees Booked one night Crowne Plaza for March 3, 2012 at $65 + taxes & fees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hct Posted October 5, 2011 #1268 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I was also able to get Crowne Plaza for $65 on Priceline. I tried to get it lower, bid $50, rejected then bid $55 by adding Long Beach airport. I had to wait 24 hours before bidding again. This time I bid $60 and they countered at $75. I added airport for $65 and won't the Crowne Plaza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindberg Posted October 6, 2011 #1269 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Pre Golden Princess to Hawaii hotel stay. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancyquilts Posted October 21, 2011 #1270 Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) for January 16, 2012. Three and a half stars. Through Priceline. Edited October 21, 2011 by Nancyquilts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviejunki Posted October 22, 2011 #1271 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Long Beach.. pier area.. 3 1/2 stars.. $60.. Hyatt Regency 11/24-11/27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaSouth1 Posted October 23, 2011 #1272 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Crown Plaza San Pedro (Los Angeles Harbor) PRICELINE 2 rooms @ $65 night - Dec 22/11 Booked this last week - 1st offer:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Guy Posted October 28, 2011 #1273 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Crown Plaza San Pedro (Los Angeles Harbor) PRICELINE 1 rooms @ $65 night - Jan 1/12 3+* San Pedro Rejected first bid of $60. Added Long Beach Airport and re-bid at $65. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayelbee Posted November 10, 2011 #1274 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this but what criteria do I need to enter into Priceline to get the Crowne Plaza at San Pedro, location, first bid, star rating etc. Is there any danger of getting any other hotel as I really want the Crowne Plaza. When are you informed of which hotel you have won and can you refuse the deal once the bid has been won or is binding. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancogran Posted November 10, 2011 #1275 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this but what criteria do I need to enter into Priceline to get the Crowne Plaza at San Pedro, location, first bid, star rating etc. Is there any danger of getting any other hotel as I really want the Crowne Plaza. When are you informed of which hotel you have won and can you refuse the deal once the bid has been won or is binding. Thanks. I'm not sure of the criteria to enter re Crowne Plaza but the post above yours might be of some help. Keep in mind there is no guarantee that you will get this hotel. Perhaps someone more familiar with this hotel will come on and give you some additional tips. Once Priceline have accepted your bid and advised you which hotel you got, you cannot refuse or change it. They will charge your credit card immediately on accepting your bid. That's the only bad thing about Priceline... you pay up front and no changes or cancellation. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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