Luv Cruising Land or Sea Posted October 7, 2014 #2551 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hello, We are cruising out of San Juan in March (spring break week - uggh!) and I am starting to look for hotel. We arrive after 6:00pm on Friday and plan to board by Noon so just looking for a comfortable bed with a place to eat nearby for one nite. We don't need anything fancy. I have never used Priceline or any of the hotel websites - any advice on what to look for and how to win a good bid? thanks Cindi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemoCrownie Posted October 7, 2014 #2552 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I would check rates at the airport Embassy Suites. You can usually get good rates for the Sheraton Convention Center and the bidding info for them is listed in a few previous posts. You might also check Hotels dot Com for a boutique hotel in Old San Juan. I look for 3 star and up on all the sites. Do some research on the Priceline Hot wire site for San Juan there is great bidding info. I'm at work so can't pull up the site to look at the bidding areas but airport, Old San Juan and Condado are all convenient. We prefer staying in Old San Juan and spending the morning exploring the area and boarding early afternoon when the rooms are open. If you don't get better help then I can look later to give you better info. We go in February but booked our hotel quite a while ago so I am struggling to remember. sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv Cruising Land or Sea Posted October 8, 2014 #2553 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I would check rates at the airport Embassy Suites. You can usually get good rates for the Sheraton Convention Center and the bidding info for them is listed in a few previous posts. You might also check Hotels dot Com for a boutique hotel in Old San Juan. I look for 3 star and up on all the sites. Do some research on the Priceline Hot wire site for San Juan there is great bidding info. I'm at work so can't pull up the site to look at the bidding areas but airport, Old San Juan and Condado are all convenient. We prefer staying in Old San Juan and spending the morning exploring the area and boarding early afternoon when the rooms are open. If you don't get better help then I can look later to give you better info. We go in February but booked our hotel quite a while ago so I am struggling to remember. sorry Thanks for the advice. I ended up on booking dot com and found the Coral Princess Hotel for a great base rate of $135 ($168 with taxes and fees) and they offer free cancellation up to 2 days before our trip (which was the same on PL) so now that I have that secured I may watch for something else. The reviews on this one seem to be good enough for what I wanted - a bed and a pillow for one nite :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemoCrownie Posted October 8, 2014 #2554 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Fantastic. I usually do the same thing just to know I have something booked and usually stay there because price wins. Good luck and enjoy San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbugohio Posted October 16, 2014 #2555 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Doing research I found out March is a more expensive month for hotels. Got a hotel...Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino for $151 a night (3 nights) . This hotel gets excellent reviews for location and the hotel itself. Going to explore Old San Juan more this time around. Priceline Bid 4* PR - San Juan (Old San Juan - Condado) bid $145 rejected added PR - San Juan (Ocean Park - Isla Verde) bid $151 won Great news. Gives me hope. Have bid several times for March starting at $145, and not getting anything. Will try 151 next week. Wonder if there is anything within walking distance of the Sheraton Convention Center. The last time in San Juan it was just being built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahina cruising Posted October 24, 2014 #2556 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Got the Condado Plaza Hilton for $120 for December 6th on Priceline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragethjj23 Posted November 14, 2014 #2557 Share Posted November 14, 2014 there is an express deal on priceline that is for a 4 star hotel in the old san juan/condado area for $115 a night. It says casino hotel. Any idea which it may be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragethjj23 Posted November 15, 2014 #2558 Share Posted November 15, 2014 there is an express deal on priceline that is for a 4 star hotel in the old san juan/condado area for $115 a night. It says casino hotel. Any idea which it may be? I took it and it was La Concha. Good deal on it, so im excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaKaye79 Posted November 15, 2014 #2559 Share Posted November 15, 2014 When were the dates? What other things did it say? I'd love to get La Concha. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemoCrownie Posted November 15, 2014 #2560 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I took it and it was La Concha. Good deal on it, so im excited! Awesome deal! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tablet using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragethjj23 Posted November 15, 2014 #2561 Share Posted November 15, 2014 When were the dates? What other things did it say? I'd love to get La Concha. Sent from my iPhone using Forums 4* 7+ customer rating, business center, casino, pool, restaurant, free internet, fitness center. dates are September 18th-20th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2camp04 Posted November 20, 2014 #2562 Share Posted November 20, 2014 For anyone that doesn't want to spend an arm and a leg in Old San Juan pre or post cruise, I just got a great deal on Hotwire. Old San Juan (we ended up with SJ Suites, which I know isn't fancy, but it's a place to lay our head for a night) Hotwire price was $92 I got a $25 coupon for downloading the Hotwire app Final price with taxes is $85.96!!! (hotel website price was around $136 I think) Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragethjj23 Posted November 20, 2014 #2563 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTdreaming Posted December 6, 2014 #2564 Share Posted December 6, 2014 For those interested, i just got the Condado Plaza Hilton by bidding for a 4* in Old San Juan/Condado on Priceline. The price was $120, with fees and taxes it came to $139.50 per night. The lowest rate I could find online direct book was $170 + taxes and fees with a senior discount. Several folks had gotten the La Concha I believe recently for more than this but still good rate. I think we will be happy for two days at this rate. Know this location is a bit out of the way, but will be doable I am sure. Still need to find hotel for post cruise 4/18 to 4/21. Will post what I come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaKaye79 Posted December 6, 2014 #2565 Share Posted December 6, 2014 La concha had a cyber Monday deal. Book 3 nights at the rate of $110 per night. We booked 3 nights in June 2015. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTdreaming Posted December 6, 2014 #2566 Share Posted December 6, 2014 La concha had a cyber Monday deal. Book 3 nights at the rate of $110 per night. We booked 3 nights in June 2015. Sent from my iPhone using Forums AmandaKaye79 That's a great rate..when I looked they only had December dates for the Cyber deal, but it might have come and gone before or after I checked. did that include their taxes and resort fee? working these hotel deals can become a full time job!! I hope you have a great trip.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragethjj23 Posted December 6, 2014 #2567 Share Posted December 6, 2014 AmandaKaye79 That's a great rate..when I looked they only had December dates for the Cyber deal, but it might have come and gone before or after I checked. did that include their taxes and resort fee? working these hotel deals can become a full time job!! I hope you have a great trip.. I got them on one of those hidden deals for $115 a night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTdreaming Posted December 6, 2014 #2568 Share Posted December 6, 2014 seems like there are deals out there...I think it varies a lot by month as well. I understand that March is one of the toughest months because of Holy week and spring break. We are going in April, so I am satisfied with the rate we got, the tax and resort fees and "other fees" thing is a killer on some of these hotels. I saw one that came to over 30% after they gave you a "special" rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaKaye79 Posted December 6, 2014 #2569 Share Posted December 6, 2014 AmandaKaye79 That's a great rate..when I looked they only had December dates for the Cyber deal, but it might have come and gone before or after I checked. did that include their taxes and resort fee? working these hotel deals can become a full time job!! I hope you have a great trip.. The total for 3 nights was $432.23. That included taxes and resort fees. All you had to do was book directly from their website anytime from Black Friday to cyber Monday. There were no restrictions on the dates. The only restriction was that you had to book 3 nights. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTdreaming Posted December 7, 2014 #2570 Share Posted December 7, 2014 The total for 3 nights was $432.23. That included taxes and resort fees. All you had to do was book directly from their website anytime from Black Friday to cyber Monday. There were no restrictions on the dates. The only restriction was that you had to book 3 nights. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for the response.. I guess it was the three day thing.. I was looking for only two. Again Enjoy your trip.. hope it is full of many happy memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queen_kathy1 Posted December 9, 2014 #2571 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Just bid 4* for OSJ/Condado and won the Caribe Hilton for $90 ($210 tax all in for 2 rooms) for this Friday Dec 12th. Very happy with this, posted rates for this date start at $189 per room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParRoo Posted December 17, 2014 #2572 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Priceline Express: Condado Area Casino Hotel 4* 7+ guest rating indoor outdoor pool free wifi restaurant casino business centre fitness centre Thoughts on which this would be.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragethjj23 Posted December 17, 2014 #2573 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Priceline Express: Condado Area Casino Hotel 4* 7+ guest rating indoor outdoor pool free wifi restaurant casino business centre fitness centre Thoughts on which this would be.. Probably la concha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParRoo Posted December 20, 2014 #2574 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I thought so too, but apparently it is the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino. Darn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkgun Posted December 29, 2014 #2575 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Just won the Radisson Ambassador in Condado for Jan 25th - 27th for $98 a room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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