TwoCruisers Posted April 17, 2010 #1401 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I went back to the Doubletree web site and found that they have a tremendous offer for seniors. If you are 62+ years old they had a cancelable reservation for just $96.85 plus $24.55 tax for a grand total of $121.40. In this case there is no need to get a deal through either Priceline or Hotwire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhall85917 Posted April 17, 2010 #1402 Share Posted April 17, 2010 We just got the Caribe Hilton for June 5 - $92 each for 2 rooms. Thanks to everyone for posting your wins, they were very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted April 17, 2010 #1403 Share Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) I went back to the Doubletree web site and found that they have a tremendous offer for seniors. If you are 62+ years old they had a cancelable reservation for just $96.85 plus $24.55 tax for a grand total of $121.40. In this case there is no need to get a deal through either Priceline or Hotwire. Where is the Doubletree and what can you tell me about it? Rating, whats near, etc. Thanks. Does it seem people are winning the Marriott for multiple nights rather than for a one night stay? I may get up enough courage to bid later today for our 3 night stay for January.. __________________ Edited April 17, 2010 by Lorey2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoCruisers Posted April 17, 2010 #1404 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Where is the Doubletree and what can you tell me about it? Rating, whats near, etc. Thanks. Does it seem people are winning the Marriott for multiple nights rather than for a one night stay? I may get up enough courage to bid later today for our 3 night stay for January.. __________________ The Doubletree by Hilton San Juan is located about 2/3rd’s of the way from the airport to the Pan Am Cruise port. It is rated 2nd by a major travel website. (I don’t think I can mention the name on here) The reviews by past guests were by far the best I could find for any hotel in San Juan. I don’t know the area so I can’t comment on what is nearby. The price I gave in my post is for 2/25/2011. The prices listed on the web site for a queen bed are: 1) $149 plus tax - Normal cancelable reservation held with a credit card. The card is not charged until you check in or don’t show up for the room. 2) $129 plus tax – Prepaid room. Your credit card is charged immediately and the reservation is not cancelable. 3) $96.85 plus tax of $24.55 – Special rate for seniors age 62+. Cancelable reservation held with a credit card. The card is not charged until you check in or don’t show up for the room. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted April 18, 2010 #1405 Share Posted April 18, 2010 (edited) Date: 01/27/2011 - 01/30/2011 # of nights: 3 (pre cruise) Hotel: Marriott Stellaris Resort and Casino Area: San Juan, PR Site: Priceline Winning bid: $111/night To request a bed size and a specific room should I call now or wait until closer to the reservation date? When you get this hotel through Priceline will the hotel also charge a resort fee? Should we get a rental car? Edited April 18, 2010 by Lorey2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianek0977 Posted April 18, 2010 #1406 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Just got this today. Tried it last time we went to San Juan and ended up with the El San Juan, so excited we got the Marriott this time! Date October 16 Nights 1 Hotel Marriott Stellaris Resort and Casino Site Priceline Bid 110.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgjanice Posted April 20, 2010 #1407 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I decided yesterday I would try my hand at bidding on priceline. I did my homework and got just what I wanted Marriot San Juan Resort and Stallaris Casino. 3 nights at $110 a night plus taxes and insurance = $392.52 I just called the hotel and confirmed my reservation and to request a king bed. That was pretty easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin KLS Posted April 20, 2010 #1408 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Date: 01/27/2011 - 01/30/2011# of nights: 3 (pre cruise) Hotel: Marriott Stellaris Resort and Casino Area: San Juan, PR Site: Priceline Winning bid: $111/night To request a bed size and a specific room should I call now or wait until closer to the reservation date? When you get this hotel through Priceline will the hotel also charge a resort fee? Should we get a rental car? You can call at anytime to request bed size. Probably the sooner the better. As far as a specific room, with Priceline you pretty much get what you get. They may offer you to upgrade to oceanview for a certain price. If you want it, that is your choice. I believe that they charge a resort fee when you check out. You are there for 3 days so if you want to see a lot, a rental car would be a good choice. There are plenty of taxis and bus transportation to Old San Juan. Restaurants and stores with in walking distance of the hotel. Hope this helps - Kristi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecat1 Posted April 23, 2010 #1409 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Just got San Juan Marriott Stellaris Resort and casino, 3 nights, Feb 9-12, 2011. $107 per night + Tax = $367 on priceline. Happy guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversedge Posted April 23, 2010 #1410 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Priceline: El San Juan Waldorf Astoria 1 night $110 May 16, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde375 Posted April 23, 2010 #1411 Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) Hi there! Used Priceline for the first time yesterday. Requested 3.5 stars in San Juan and started bidding at $85. Had to add "Dorado" and "Cabo" each time but still no luck. Increase bid gradually adding those areas and ended up at $110. Received an "accepted" message that said Congratulations you've been upgraded to "Resort" instead of 3.5 stars. :D I don't know that I like the uncertainity of Priceline or Hotwire.... not knowing exactly where you'll get placed until the bid is accepted..... I'm too much of a Control FREAK!! :p But, I'm glad that it worked out this first time and definitely like that the price is 50% off what Trip Advisor advertises as an average room rate. ;) Edited April 23, 2010 by blonde375 grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokopops Posted April 24, 2010 #1412 Share Posted April 24, 2010 does anyone book a hotel room directly anymore? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted April 24, 2010 #1413 Share Posted April 24, 2010 does anyone book a hotel room directly anymore? :confused: I usually do but this time the regular rates of the resort hotels was just not in my budget. I am sort of a control freak but decided to use Priceline for the first time only after reading all the good advice here on CC. I did have that feeling of dread while I waited for my bid to be accepted but I got excatly what I was hoping for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonjie Posted April 25, 2010 #1414 Share Posted April 25, 2010 does anyone book a hotel room directly anymore? :confused: Not in San Juan for a decent hotel, rack rates are just ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kis2006 Posted April 25, 2010 #1415 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thx to the great information in this forum, I used Priceline for the first time to book the Hotels for our upcoming cruise this August. Date: 8/4/10-8/8/10 # of nights: 4 (pre cruise) Hotel: Intercontinental San Juan Resort Spa & Casino Area: San Juan, PR Site: Priceline Price: $110/night Date: 8/15/10-8/16/10 # of nights: 1 (post cruise) Hotel: Marriott San Juan Resort And Stellaris Area: San Juan, PR Site: Priceline Price: $110/night Thx guys, you saved me a bundle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzfiend Posted April 25, 2010 #1416 Share Posted April 25, 2010 When it comes to SJ, you have to use Priceline for a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonjie Posted April 25, 2010 #1417 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thx to the great information in this forum, I used Priceline for the first time to book the Hotels for our upcoming cruise this August. Date: 8/4/10-8/8/10 # of nights: 4 (pre cruise) Hotel: Intercontinental San Juan Resort Spa & Casino Area: San Juan, PR Site: Priceline Price: $110/night Date: 8/15/10-8/16/10 # of nights: 1 (post cruise) Hotel: Marriott San Juan Resort And Stellaris Area: San Juan, PR Site: Priceline Price: $110/night Thx guys, you saved me a bundle! Congrats! You got the 2 best! They form a nice "cruise sandwich!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACK-WAT Posted April 29, 2010 #1418 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Got the San Juan Water and Beach Club for 5/2/10 for $86 per night which came to just shy of $100 with all taxes and fees. This is a 3 1/2 star on Ilsa Verde. It did take quite a number of tries and a lot of free rebids. I knew that Priceline resorts in San Juan are running about $110 before fees and the dreaded "resort fee" and since we were arriving in the early evening the night before a cruise, the goal was to get a decedent hotel cheap. So be guided by that: 3 1/2 for $86 or thereabouts. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokopops Posted May 1, 2010 #1419 Share Posted May 1, 2010 if someone is going to use priceline to book a hotel how far inadvance should a person try to get a room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwe21 Posted May 2, 2010 #1420 Share Posted May 2, 2010 6/5/10 Marriott Stellaris Resort $110 winning bid 6/13/10 Caribe Hilton $98 winning bid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin KLS Posted May 3, 2010 #1421 Share Posted May 3, 2010 if someone is going to use priceline to book a hotel how far inadvance should a person try to get a room? We are cruising on 2/6/2011. Booked our hotel last month for precruise. I don't think that it is ever too early. -Kristi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueCan'tWait Posted May 7, 2010 #1422 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Just got the Sheraton Old San Juan for 5/2 after our cruise for $83 on Priceline. It looks very convenient to the main cruise port, but we are arriving at the Pan American pier. It got mixed reviews on Trip Advisor, but it looks to be in the middle of Old San Juan. Anyone have any experiences here? We stayed here last year. That is about what we paid on special. The hotel is clean. The rooms vary in size and view. The location is outstanding. Walking distance to anything in Old San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna - dsw Posted May 10, 2010 #1423 Share Posted May 10, 2010 What hotels are close to the Pan Am Pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sigs Posted May 18, 2010 #1424 Share Posted May 18, 2010 (edited) Got the Marriott for $108 + taxes for 12/4/10. Thanks to everyone for all of the tips on bidding. This was my first time bidding on a hotel and these posts provided fantastic information. (Noticed after I posted this that I put wrong date in thread name- should be for 12/4 - which is a Saturday night) Edited May 18, 2010 by 2sigs Wrong date in post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretnagirl Posted May 19, 2010 #1425 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hi kis2006, I saw that you were "awarded" the Intercontinental- that's the hotel I dream about staying at. What star level did you bid at? And did you start bidding lower than $110? What did you total amount come to? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm new to this bidding business and a little nervous about it to be honest. We're looking to stay in San Juan for a night pre- and post-cruise in February, 2011. Thanks! Gretnagirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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