Priceline Bids/results

[kilee]

We'll use this thread for research and information purposes.

Remember that bids accepted by Priceline are not able to be cancelled. Also, remember that priceline only guarantee's you 1 bed. Most people have had luck getting 2 beds in the WDW area.....BUT it's no guarantee.

Also, remember you can bid the same exact specs as 3 other people and not get the property they got. There are no guarantee's w/ Priceline.

The biggest thing is do your homework on what you might get. What would be a good price for what * level and zone you're bidding.

You can of course monitor what others are getting here on this thread and other boards. It's a good tool to research what you may get.

That being said~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


When posting a winning or declined bid be sure to inculde as much detail as possible.

Remember to post what dates of travel you are looking to book. What level room you bid on and what zone. Also what price.

[Kendallkat2]

I used Priceline for my first time and won my first bid.

Got Radisson Worldgate:

http://www.worldgateresort.com/contact.php

for a rate of $50 for October 6 to 7.

Beth

[LuvAriel]

First time ever using Priceline & I am completely satisfied!!

1 night stay--9/16.

Here's how I bid:
DWV
Resort
1 room
Bid accepted at $60.00

I got the Hilton in DTD for $60 plus $15 taxes; total of $75.00 for the 1 night.

I will add, I didn't care which resort I got, I wouldn't suggest using Priceline if you have your mind set on one specific place, it is a gamble & I am extremely pleased!!!

[Lewisc]

The Swan and Dolphin haven't come up on Priceline for years. All stars only came up on Priceline once, for a short period of time. Potential bidders who did a search shouldn't expect those hotels.

Guests bidding on lower * properties should remember PL fees, a possible resort fee and a possible fee to use park shuttles may offset whatever discount you get. Guests who book conventionally may ensure they'll get a newer property and/or a property with a free breakfast. Take that into account when deciding how much to bid.

[embracinglife]

I have a question regarding Priceline. In order for me to get a hotel naming my price, does this hotel have to show availability through Priceline if I book the conventional way? Like for instance, if I was hoping for the Hilton, does this hotel have to show up in Priceline regular booking listings for a specific date, so that I have a real chance to get it? If it does not appear in the list, does this means I'm never going to get it for that particular date no matter how much I bid, or do I still have a chance?

:confused:

[Lewisc]

A hotel that doesn't show any availability on the hotel's website is unlikely to have inventory on PL. Actually places like BFT base their bidding suggestions on the lowest available rates. Hotels that are only showing expensive rooms on their website generally have no reason to release inventory to PL. No guarantees occasionally a hotel will show as sold out but still have a couple of rooms on PL. Sometimes the hotel has small "PL rooms" that they don't normally rent conventionally.

I haven't used PL in a few years. I think the magic number used to be $199, if the Hilton didn't show availability at that price, or below, PL generally didn't have any inventory.

Everything is subject to change and risk but generally the Hilton is the only participating hotel that comes up between $60-$80 (or so). A low bid will generally either give you the Hilton or nothing.


I have a question regarding Priceline. In order for me to get a hotel naming my price, does this hotel have to show availability through Priceline if I book the conventional way? Like for instance, if I was hoping for the Hilton, does this hotel have to show up in Priceline regular booking listings for a specific date, so that I have a real chance to get it? If it does not appear in the list, does this means I'm never going to get it for that particular date no matter how much I bid, or do I still have a chance?

:confused:

[dgaston]

Had to spend a bit more for this first night of NE Feb vacation. We're heading to Canaveral for a cruise the next am so this is fine.

Bid unsuccessfully for 2 1/2 * yesterday, decided to focus on 3* today. Began at $50 and increased with $4 rebids for Kissimmee, Sand Lake, Orlando East, West Disney, and finally hit at $66 and Winter Park.
MCO Marriott
Price: $66.00
Extend Your Stay
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 1
Subtotal: $66.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$16.25
Total Charges*: $82.25

This is what I posted last year on biddingfortravel. Thought it might be helpful for folks looking for accomodations this coming February. This was also the weekend of the Daytona 500.

[dgaston]

At the last minute my son had to use some vacation time and settled on a Universal vacation in Feb 2007. He stayed with us after we returned from a cruise on the Magic for one night -- that's why there's a gap in the reservations. He RAVED about the Embassy Suites and their manager's reception in early evening. He says it's the only place he want to stay in Orlando now. (But I think he'll smooze DVC when he can ;)).

2* Days Inn at Universal 2/22-24/07 $43
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Had some trouble getting a hotel for these dates for my son's impromptu trip to Orlando. No luck with 3* or 2 1/2 * bidding up to $55.

With taxes and fees it comes to $105.05

3* Embassy Suites Int'l Dr 2/25-27/07 $ 52
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Comes to $185.08 with taxes and fees for these 3 nights. It should be a nice way for my son to end his quick Orlando vacation

Hope that helps. I love to use Priceline, especially for airport stays at trip's beginning or end.

[tegansmom]

I also got the Raddison Worldgate with a $50 bid from October 11-15. I checked their website (since I've read that your not guaranteed a specific room type---- we are a family of 4) and we lucked out. They have 1 king, 1 queen, 2 dbl and some suites. I figured they wouldn't give me a suite for $50 a night (ok, I should have asked them about it, but I didn't) so I asked for the room with the double beds. They said no problem and said there wasn't an extra charge for it (could be that it's one of the cheaper rooms anyway). I think I may call back and see what other rooms I could get for a small fee/or equivalent.

Cara

[kidsister]

I'd like to bid on a 3 star in the Universal 'area'...but I'm afraid of getting the Wyndham resort that they list at 3 stars. Anyone have any recent experience with priceline in just the US area?

[yoursis]

I also got the Radisson Worldgate, I'm getting worried because it got some real bad reviews on tripadvisor.com. Would those of you who stay there soon please post a review when you get back? I hope I didn't make a terrible mistake. :scared1:

[burnsoc]

Got the Buena Vista Palace for 10/20 for $85 plus resort fees. Total is $103.

[OB1]

I use Priceline once a year. Booked 2 days in September for a 3*. Got the Sheraton Safari at $40 a night (9/15 & 16).

Have also stayed at WorldGate, Radisson Celebration, Best Western DTD, and Grosevnor (now Resort Sun). Probably liked Best Western the best, but we upgraded to an EPCOT view. All are ok if you are expecting a place to bed down. Radisson probably had the best amenities. We have stayed twice at Worldgate. Once was fabulous, the other was ok and acceptable. Especially for the price we paid. If we had paid $120, then we would not have been happy.

[dgaston]

Bid $35 for 2 1/2 * MCO and won the Amerisuites Orlando Airport for Wednesday 9/26/07. We were happy as I love the breakfast here -- includes sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, boiled eggs, and lots of fruit, juices, and make your own waffles. I called and was assigned a king bed room, but they also have rooms with double beds.

[dgaston]

We're coming down for Feb vacation, and will stay at OKW Sunday to Thursday night, so needed somewhere for Saturday night. DH wanted to just relax at a resort so I bid resort level only working up from $65 with the free rebid zones. We hit at $135. Since Pop is going for $134 that weekend, and the internet price is $259, I feel like we did very well. Now if the weather cooperates, you'll find us floating around the lazy river! :cheer2:

[JohnsonsRUs]

I just got $40 ($52 with tax) for the airport Amerisuites for 11/17-11/18 and 11/23-11/24, the nights we arrive and before we leave, since we have a later flight getting in and are planning to drive to Crystal River the next day and then are coming from Tallahassee before we go home, but have an 8:30 am flight out. We were able to get both nights for what I had originally booked 1 night for.

[alexcturner]

I have a question regarding Priceline. In order for me to get a hotel naming my price, does this hotel have to show availability through Priceline if I book the conventional way? Like for instance, if I was hoping for the Hilton, does this hotel have to show up in Priceline regular booking listings for a specific date, so that I have a real chance to get it? If it does not appear in the list, does this means I'm never going to get it for that particular date no matter how much I bid, or do I still have a chance?

:confused:

I have used Priceline several times (Not for Disney however). I have gotten hotels and resorts NOT listed in Priceline's regular inventory. Hope that helps!

[aestapa]

We booked on priceline for the week after Christmas. We got the Gaylord Palms, for 95, which is what I was hoping for...but, it was not on pricelines list of available hotels for that time period. I did not think we would get it, so I was pleasantly surprised. check out www.biddingfortravel.com for answers to a ton of priceline questions. It was very helpful for us.

[yxe dad]

I just got Gaylord Palms for $108/night plus taxes and fees. I needed 2 nights, March 7th and 8th. First bid was $86 but wasn't accepted. I rebid until $108 and got Gaylord Palms. Total with taxes was $250ish. Resort fees and parking will be another $22/day with the total coming to $300 give or take a few $'s. I think I did alright for peak season considering a value is $135/night + taxes.

[HunnyPots]

OK, I have used priceline for stays of one or two nights (not wdw) but never anything longer. Any chance of getting 7 nights or should I break it into groupings of two or three nights and hope for the best? I'd really like to not have to move in the middle of our trip if possible.

[Weegl]

Just won a bid for $55 ++ for this Saturday night (January 12). Tried going way low (started at $35 and moved up) but didn''t hit anything.

[DawnM]

I just needed one night before we go to our condo for the week.

Holiday Inn Express on Polynesian Isles Blvd.

$33 bid
$11.50 taxes

$44.50 total

Dawn

[coachyo]

Am I looking to soon to try price line for June? I need a room for 5 nights June 11 to 16 a wed to monday. I'd like a decent place but want to spend $50 or less. Any suggestions here. I have never used PL so type slow so I can understand. :goodvibes

Thanks, YO

[DianeV]

Its not too soon as long as you dont bid any higher then your max right now and be patient if it doesnt work yet.

You need to read up on the free rebidding tips on www.biddingfortravel.com or www.betterbidding.com

[MissRoseRed]

Just got the Radisson Worldgate for $50 for next weekend (Jan 25,26). It's a completely last minute trip and I am so excited!

[cjcolt]

Got the Best Western LBV from 2/4-2/8 at $65 a night on Hotwire.

I know this is a Priceline thread, but just thought I would share, mods feel free to move or delete if need be

[opharbour]

I got the 3* Marriott Orlando Airport on Augusta National Drive for March 20th with a $56 bid. Total with taxes and fees was $70.83.

Best rate I could find at the Marriott website for this hotel was $209!

[jlcbshaw]

Bid on 2 1/2 star in the WDW area for Spring Break (March) and won the Lexington Orlando Sun Resort. Bid $51 for 7 nights and total with taxes and service fee was a little of $415. Checked the hotel website and the cheapest room was $100 per night. So the old save up to 50% by using Priceline worked here. Hotel looks OK, but as long as it is clean and the AC works we'll be happy because we only need a place to crash afterspending the day at the parks.

[J&D]

Just got the 3* Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport with a $56 bid for 1/31.

[OB1]

Got the Best Western LBV from 2/4-2/8 at $65 a night on Hotwire.

I know this is a Priceline thread, but just thought I would share, mods feel free to move or delete if need be

thats a good hotel. We stayed there in May 07 and really liked it. We paid $43 a night through priceline, then upgraded to an Epcot view for $10 a night more. With that view, we could sit on our 12th floor balconey and watch Epcot & MK fireworks. I would gladly stay there again.

[MomofKatie]

Also a Hotwire find:

I got the Extended Stay Deluxe LBV on Palm Pkwy for $32/night for 2 nights on Mother's Day weekend. This is an all-suite hotel just 2 miles away from DTD that features a free breakfast as well as a pool, exercise room, business center, full kitchens in rooms, and shuttle to the parks.

[Tink42]

Just got MCO 3* Marriott for Feb. 15th - $66.

[Megg33k]

I'm also a 1st time Priceline bidder. So, I have a question or two... if ya don't mind.

My DH and I are looking for a resort in the Orlando area for this May 16-19. When I've searched for listed properties, it only lists: Gaylord, WDW Swan, & Hilton (in DWV) and JW Marriott Grand Lakes, Marriott Orlando Wolrd Center, & Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress (in Universal Studio/SeaWorld).

Question 1: Any suggestion on starting price? (dates are Fri-Sun)

Question 2: What are the chances that I'm going to get stuck with something other than those 3 resorts if I bid on Resort in Universal Studio/SeaWorld area?

Basically, we don't really want the Swan or Hilton, so we are staying away from DWV... but, I would feel better knowing that I will at least probably get one of those listed 3 in the US/SW area... all of which I would be very happy with.

Question 3: Has anyone had similar circumstances (resorts A, B, & C coming up as available) and getting resort D, E, or F?

Question 4: Anyone gotten a bad resort through Priceline???

Any help is GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

~Megan

[ashef]

Megan, you'll do better to ask your questions on www.betterbidding.com. That site is very helpful for bididng on both priceline & hotwire.

[vitobsnodgrass]

I am new and just find this interesting.

[cakesnjammom]

so worried! i bid on priceline and got the sheraton safari hotel. I have read bad reviews!

This is how I bid:
DWV
Resorts
$60
then came back make another choice so I had to choose
3*
$70
And I got Sheraton Safari!

Hope this helps someone!

[sorul82?]

We stayed one night at Sheraton Safari in Aug 2006. We really liked it.

[cakesnjammom]

Thanks for the info. I hope the reviews I have read are WRONG and we enjoy it too! Thanks again!

[pershing]

This isn't the MCO Marriot but it's within 2 miles. Shuttle symbol does not appear on the amenities under the priceline win page but the hotel's own web page says it has 24 hour shuttle. I hope so as we have 9 people arriving at 11 pm!

[dgaston]

This is for cakesnjammom and anyone else new to Priceline. One of the ways to stay in any one star level is to use something called "free rebids." For example, if I am bidding on a resort level hotel in the Disney World Zone, I will put in a bid at $60 (which is often where the Hilton will hit), and if that doesn't work I increase my bid by 5 or $10, and add in an area that DOESN'T have any resorts like West Disney. That way you stay bidding on only the zone that you want at the star level you want, and can increase the number of times you bid. If I add Universal that does have a Resort, and now I could get a hotel in either Disney or Universal. Be sure to look at the hotels list on www.biddingfortravel.com or www.betterbidding.com and that will help you choose the zones for rebids without changing the star level.

[dgaston]

Used Priceline for car rental Memorial Day weekend (we're going to Cocoa hoping for a shuttle launch) and got a compact car for $14 per day from Hertz. The shuttle off-site isn't a problem for us.

[ljcraw555]

I don't know if this is in the thread, but for Priceline there is a dedicated website called www.biddingfortravel.com. I have used this site several times to help with getting the location that I want at the best deal.

It does require some research on your part but I like I said I have gotten good deals in the LOCATION that I have wanted. :woohoo:

Good luck!

Lori

[killian_red]

saved me a lot of leg work, thanks to all.

[veenstra56]

Got an Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center (on Westwood Blvd. off I-Drive) for one night before we check into Boardwalk.

Priceline winning bid: $25.00
Total Charges with taxes/fees: $35.32

Actually here right now (March 29). The hotel is basic, but clean, and has a kitchenette with sink, apartment size fridge, cabinets and microwave. The staff thus far is nice and helpful.

[nuge67]

Am I looking to soon to try price line for June? I need a room for 5 nights June 11 to 16 a wed to monday. I'd like a decent place but want to spend $50 or less. Any suggestions here. I have never used PL so type slow so I can understand. :goodvibes

Thanks, YO

Anyone have any luck with Priceline for June, more so the last week in June?

[angiepangie8]

Anyone have any luck with Priceline for June, more so the last week in June?

I got a 2.5 star ~Clarion Maingate East for $42 for June13th

I think I started at $30 and went up a dollar at a time adding free rebids.

[SB in KY]

I got the Hampton Inn and Suites in the Universal I-drive North Zone for $38/night. It is a 2.5* hotel. gets good reviews on Trip Advisor and includes a full breakfast and free wi-fi....cheapest available rates for our dates (8/1 - 8/3) at this property on conventional booking sites was $139/night, so I was happy

[toledo13]

I'm thinking about Priceline for a rental car. Has anyone had any good deals? I looked at budget for our next trip, and got a price quote of $103 for the week (with AAA discount) on a compact car. Has anyone gotten a car for $10-$13 a day?

[Hensandchickens]

I got the Hilton at Downtown Disney for $77. I think that's a pretty good deal.

[serene56]

I'm thinking about Priceline for a rental car. Has anyone had any good deals? I looked at budget for our next trip, and got a price quote of $103 for the week (with AAA discount) on a compact car. Has anyone gotten a car for $10-$13 a day?


that is the price of the car---does it include the taxes etc?

[jtntx34]

I got the Hilton at Downtown Disney for $77. I think that's a pretty good deal.

Wow! That's an awesome deal. What dates? Did you use Priceline or Hotwire?

JT

[karters*mom]

I'm thinking about Priceline for a rental car. Has anyone had any good deals? I looked at budget for our next trip, and got a price quote of $103 for the week (with AAA discount) on a compact car. Has anyone gotten a car for $10-$13 a day?

$9 day thrugh Hertz.
$113 for 8 days!

[TwinmomPlusOne]

I got an SUV for $20/day through Priceline for early June.

[jmpellet]

I got a full size for $12/day for 14 days -- total with taxes and fees of $230! I really want a minivan but they are pretty pricey -- especially during the July 4th holiday. My dates are 6/28 - 7/11.

[lovin diz]

I booked 8 nights nov 22nd -30th on hotwire. $29 per night, $269 total:banana:

[MomofKatie]

I booked 8 nights nov 22nd -30th on hotwire. $29 per night, $269 total:banana:

Which hotel did you get?

[lovin diz]

we got the best western lakeside. I hope it is good. I have read some good reviews.

[disneycrazycatlady]

just got the radisson world resort from priceline for $50 per night for June 8-14. Its rated 3 stars and has mixed reviews

[GarrettJD]

I got the 2.5* Clarion Maingate also-- June 3-12, for $37 a night on Priceline.

I used the "free rebid concept" listed on BiddingForTravel and had bids of $25, $30, and $35 rejected. At $35 it told me I could immediately rebid $9 higher, which is always a clue you're getting close (but also a ploy to get you to overbid, as you will usually win raising your bid less than that.) I ignored this since I had 4 free rebids left, raised it to $37, and was accepted. :)

[monic]

I just got homewood suites convention centre -march 8 to 15 2009 for 45/night. :cool1: This was only coming up for stays 2 weeks and over. but I was on it everyday and noticed it came up for a 7 night stay. It had to be 7 nights, I tried 6, 5 etc. I did my research through the tripadvisor reviews and knew it was that hotel so I grabbed it. Good thing too, because the next morning it was gone. :confused3 This was 2 days ago.

[eclairemom]

On Priceline I just got HP Orlando for 33.00 per night on November 29-December 1 2.5 stars went and looked at the Hyatt Place website and the rooms look beautiful and rooms are going for $120 range per night so I am sooo happy.

[Amyrlin]

Not fantastic, but $69 for 4* Rosen center 1 night in Sept, and then $119 for Dolphin.

[LuvAriel]

Not fantastic, but $69 for 4* Rosen center 1 night in Sept, and then $119 for Dolphin.

Ohhhh the Dolphin is showing up on priceline??? How many days are you staying & did you get it for 119.00??

[J&D]

That is great if the Dolphin is showing up again. I'm going to check it out on BFT.

[Kaler131]

We got the Wyndham (over by Universal) for $40.00 a night on Priceline a few years ago and it was WONDERFUL!! :lovestruc We have used PL many times in different cities and have NEVER been dissappointed!! :thumbsup2

[Amyrlin]

Ohhhh the Dolphin is showing up on priceline??? How many days are you staying & did you get it for 119.00??

ONly one night after a cruise on the 21st of Sept. It looked like with was dolphin as I checked against better bidding before taking it.

[ky32hm]

I got Wingate near the airport for $49 for our last night before returning home. It looks like a nice hotel. Regular rate is $109. :cool1:

[LuvAriel]

ONly one night after a cruise on the 21st of Sept. It looked like with was dolphin as I checked against better bidding before taking it.

Congrats, that is some steal!!!!

[MiaSRN62]

Congrats to you ky32hm :thumbsup2

I got also Wingate by the airport on Hotwire last night for $59. I guess it depends on what dates you put in which determines your rate.

I asked a couple of questions about the HW process and certain resorts but got no responses on Betterbidding.com. It's an informative board, but not the best or quickest for getting responses. At least in my experience. So I had a strong feeling when I was bidding that I would get Wingate from the description on HW.
The only reason I didn't go with Priceline was because betterbidding said they don't have to guarantee 2 beds in the room. HW will match the number of people in your party to the number of beds and it's guaranteed.

[ky32hm]

I wasn't aware that HW matched the beds to the number of people but it's good to know for future reference. I did call after I booked and put in a request for 2 beds in both rooms. You're probably right about certain nights. Mine is for a Monday night stay.

Sue

[cerdafied7]

We are planning on staying at Destin the night before we go drive to Orlando, has anyone ever pricelined any hotels at Destin and what kind of deals did yall get?

[GIZZY06]

Just a note,

I have used priceline many times, making sure that I was ok with all of the hotels listed under my desired star rating. The last time I used Priceline, I got a hotel that wasn't even listed on the website. So be careful, I was stuck with this awful hotel.


:headache:

[GIZZY06]

As I mentioned in my previous post about getting stuck with a hotel that wasn't listed (it was the Sandestin Golf resort in Destin). We bid 120, and got the Sandestin, which wouldn't be bad if we were on the beachside, but we were on the bayside and it was horrible. I wouldn't recommend doing Priceline in Destin just in case you get the Sandestin. Check the reviews on travel websites.
HOpe this helps.

[spiceycat]

write to priceline and tell them how unhappy you were.

if enough people do it - they downgrade the resort.

[Justin8302]

Priceline is such a neat site.

[Mouseketeer1958]

Watch out for FunSpot Fountainview (used to be the Ramada Eastgate). This place is a real dump. The room smelled bad, beds so uncomfortable, bad layout of rooms, hard to find from elevator, elevator felt like it would break down any minute, horrible shuttle service once or twice in morning and once at night. I don't think the shuttle even goes to the Hollywood Studios. We won this bid for 1 night for $33. It was supposed to be a 2.5 hotel. It was very Sqeevy. No coffee machine in room but they want you to pay $1.50 for a cup from their machine in the lobby!! Also, the sign is hard to see from the road. Avoid like the plague!!

[dgaston]

Today I won the Ramada Celebration for $36 for 7/25 before we check into DVC. This used to be the Orlando Hyatt, and it's a group of 4 2-story buildings just outside WDW on 192. I have stayed there once and attended several conferences. I will be interested to report back on how it is now. For $36 (and only $49 on the Ramada website) it's quite a bargain.

[solstice621]

I just used Priceline for the first time to get a room for this Saturday night. I wanted something in the WDW area, but wasn't really picky so I decided to give it a try. I got the Sheraton Safari (3*) for 49/nt. It has mixed reviews but I am happy.

We have also decided to leave a day earlier than planned (yea!!!), and are planning on staying in a hotel at the halfway point for us which is Savannah, Ga. I tried bidding on PL 3 times, but all were rejected. I figure we will be better off just getting one of those travel coupon books at the rest area and just picking a hotel off I-95 somewhere.

[jeanett]

I've got the both Hyatt place for $30 in the middle of July.

[BelleLovesTheBeast]

My husband uses Priceline to get this hotels for work. He's never had a problem. We've never used it for a vacation so I'm a little nervous about trying it. We are looking to stay at a 3 star in the Universal area for 2 nights prior to going to Disney.

Any thoughts on those resorts?

Has anyone bid on this star level and area that can tell me a little more?

Does anyone know what happens if you get a terrible hotel? Can anything be done or are you stuck staying there?

The reason I asked is that once I booked a resort at St. Simons Island and it had roaches. I don't want to get stuck in a situation like that.

Thanks for any feedback or advice you have. It is greatly appreciated!

[Rita66]

I won this hotel for 3 nights in July for my dd for $30 per night~I think it was rated 3*~I would have to look back at all my info for sure. I was going for the Hyatt right across the street from Universal, which is what people were reporting winning, instead we got this one but I think it will be fine~especially for the price!!:banana:

[monic]

Belle loves the beast ... what are your dates?

[BelleLovesTheBeast]

Belle loves the beast ... what are your dates?

oct 14-16

[monic]

oct 14-16

I plugged your dates into hotwire. I myself got homewood suites- I drive south for about $46 for next march so that's pretty good. I was pretty confident that it was it because it was the only 4.5 * rating on tripadvisor. I checked to see if that came up but it didn't. However a 3* condo came up for $59. for I drive south and a 2 bedroom condo came up for $79 but it was I drive north. I have no idea what these properties are but the$59 one doesnt sound so bad as it is only a 2 day stay. Sorry I couldn't pinpoint Homewood suites because that was a real deal and a nice place to stay.

[Cindy B]

I just used Priceline for the first time to get a room for this Saturday night. I wanted something in the WDW area, but wasn't really picky so I decided to give it a try. I got the Sheraton Safari (3*) for 49/nt. It has mixed reviews but I am happy.

We have also decided to leave a day earlier than planned (yea!!!), and are planning on staying in a hotel at the halfway point for us which is Savannah, Ga. I tried bidding on PL 3 times, but all were rejected. I figure we will be better off just getting one of those travel coupon books at the rest area and just picking a hotel off I-95 somewhere.



We stop at Savannah. We usually PL a Gateway area hotel (right off I 95) instead of the historical district because they will not let those hotels go low in price.

Our PL bids have gotten us the Hampton Inn and the Country Inn and Suites. One time we paid for the LaQuinta. That was Ok for one night, but I wouldn't do it again type thing.

[karin037]

Bid for 2 rooms. Got Crowne Plaza Universal Orlando on my first bid. Total for 2 rooms is $132.68.

[DaddyDon]

Extended stay deluxe orlando...Palm Parkway won on hotwire:surfweb: .42.0 a nite....Oct 10 -14....Taxes and fees total 195.31....Was going to pull my camper down and stay at Fort Wilderness,but with gas prices the way that they are it was only 26 more dollars to stay in the hotel that has a kitchen and a fridge....:dance3:

[MomofKatie]

I got the Best Western Lakeside in Kissimme for $34/night in mid-January, 2009 on Hotwire. It is listed as 2 1/2 stars, with these amenities:
pool
fitness str
business ctr
high speed internet
restaurant
non smoking facility
laundry

Total for 10 nights, with taxes and fees, is $389.47. There is a nightly resort fee that I will have to pay when I check out- I believe it is between $3.50 and $5 per night. Travel Advisor gives it a pretty decent rating overall (#13 out of 164 Kissimmee hotels in reader satisfaction), and the reviews are mostly good.

[BellaSwan]

Hey everyone,

I just got Regal Sun Resort in DTD for $44 the thrid week in September. :)

[DisneyConvert]

While I am not a priceline user (we love our Marriott and Hilton rewards), I have definitely noticed an almost plummet in off-property hotel prices.
.
Courtyard and Springhill Suites are going for $8x / nite in August when I am more used to paying $100~$130.
.
Is this happening everywhere at/near LBV, on-property too?

[DLBDS]

*sigh*

I didn't do my homework and think it through before bidding. I will go with low expectations and hope for the best....

$45 ($58.19/Total for 1 night) - Wyndham Orlando

If I had it to do over, I would have lowered my bid to $30-$40 and requested only the WDW/Kissimmee areas instead of including Universal.

Oh well. Live and learn.

[dennise]

We stayed at the Wyndham 2 years ago. We thought it was very nice. Lots to do, convenient to restaurants, nice pools.

[DLBDS]

We stayed at the Wyndham 2 years ago. We thought it was very nice. Lots to do, convenient to restaurants, nice pools.

Thanks for sharing your opinion! It's only for the night we arrive and then we hop over to POR. BTW, did you eat the breakfast buffet? What was the food quality? Thanks again!

[dennise]

Never ate ther, there are 2-3 breakfast buffets within a 5 min walk that we ate at. Golden corral, Ponderosa, Sizzler and a Perkins family restaurant just across the street. A lot less expensive.

[drdisney]

Just won the Radisson Resort Orlando - Celebration last night for $40 for 3 nights for a pre DVC trip in September. The hotel has mixed reviews on Tripadvisor, but for the price I'm not going to complain. I started out at $30 at first, and then kept rebidding until I got it. The only drawback is the $10 "resort" fee, but they have fee Wifi which I think makes up for it. I have seen more and more hotels starting to play this "resort" fee game on priceline. Let's say a neighboring hotel is selling rooms on priceline for $100, you want to undercut them, so you are willing to let yours go for $80. When someone wins, you charge them the required "resort" fee to make up the difference.

[C50T]

Yep - the resort fee is the thing that is making me hesitate about using priceline. You don't know what the fee is before you bid. What's to stop a hotel from charging a resort fee of $20, $30 or more?

[drdisney]

Yep - the resort fee is the thing that is making me hesitate about using priceline. You don't know what the fee is before you bid. What's to stop a hotel from charging a resort fee of $20, $30 or more?

Nothing, that is my whole point. If they wanted too, they could charge an extra $30 or $40, and get away with it because it is required. At least with Hotwire, they will tell you the resort fee amount before you book.

[pilgrimage]

Nov 9-14, Clarion Universal $30 per night,
Plus $1.50 per night fee which includes wifi.
This really helps stretch our family budget.

[rebecca06261]

The resort fee for a couple of the 4 star resorts in the Convention Center area is $35 per night plus $18 for parking. The Peabody still has an $18.00 parking fee but there is no parking due to construction in the area...

[DLBDS]

This 'resort fee' is new to me this year.I don't recall seeing them in previous years. The Wyndham's is $6. Not worth complaining about considering what it could be ($30+)...and it's only for one night. Not sure if I'll be using Priceline in the future. Kinda scary really. :confused3

[rebecca06261]

I quit using Priceline because of this. I used Priceline in May and got the Doubletree at the entrance to Universal Orlando for $39 a night, if I remember correctly, self-parking was $11.00 per day and then the resort fee was like $8 or $9.00 per day. Regardless, I paid close to $20 additional each night. Truly, I didn't mind as it was a nice place which on a good run on hotwire will run for $79 - $90 a night. However, I can only imagine what would happen if you didn't budget the extra fees!

I agree, hotwire is the only "blind booking" site that discloses fees up front. I can see priceline changing it's position on that soon enough, especially as more and more resorts add fees.

[C50T]

I quit using Priceline because of this. . . .

I agree, hotwire is the only "blind booking" site that discloses fees up front. I can see priceline changing it's position on that soon enough, especially as more and more resorts add fees.

I hope you're right. Until they do, I'm either going to hotwire, or dealing directly with the hotels.

[BudgetGifted]

Just won the Radisson Resort Orlando - Celebration last night for $40 for 3 nights The only drawback is the $10 "resort" fee, but they have fee Wifi which I think makes up for it. I have seen more and more hotels starting to play this "resort" fee game on priceline.

I stayed at this resort last year. I booked it through the Radisson site & it did have the $10. per day resort fee. They stated it was for security & activities during the day, but I agree, it is just another way to add more fees. I just wanted you to know it was not just through Priceline. We did like this resort. The grounds are beautiful & the rooms were clean & a nice size. Pool area was great! Nice and big with a slide for the kids. There are activities throughout the day & night for when you get back from the parks. Pizza Hut & a snack bar on site, along with a full serve restaurant (expensive). :banana:

[drdisney]

Thanks Budget for the info. The reality is that I have been wanting to book a room for the past 4 months, but every time I went online and read reviews from places like Tripadvisor or other online review sites, every hotel that I would look at had some sort of negative remarks to it. I finally decided that as my vacation was fast approaching, I needed to get it booked. The hotel grounds look beautiful, and I love the fact how close it is area restaurants. We will be renting a car for our trip, so I think I go exploring some really good restaurant ideas that I have found on this board. Even if the room isn't 100 % perfect or the grounds not as they described, I don't mind. That is what a vacation is all about. Just the fact that I am in Orlando and not at work gives me a reason to kick of my shoes and celebrate !

Dr D

[BelleLovesTheBeast]

I didn't know about the resort fees. Is there any way to find out which resorts have what fees? I've never bid before but was considering bidding on a 3* in the Universal area for 2 nights in Oct. Good or bad idea?

[rebecca06261]

You can go to betterbidding dot com and get help figuring out which resort that is. My bet is that it's the Doubletree at the Entrance to Universal which charges $11.00 per day parking and another nominal fee (less than $3.00) for something else that I can't remember. Typically, once you go above 2.0 resorts charge for parking. That fee can be anywhere between $5 to $15 per day.

[lillymom]

I am a little confused about surprise resort fees? I have been using price line for the last year or so. I recently won a bid for Hilton on WDW resort for one night on 9-11-2008 for $60.00 the after service fee it is $75. However, everytime I have used priceline, before I confirm my bid the page tells me how much the service fees and taxes would be so if I win my bid I know how much total will be charged. I do not know maybe I have been fortunate not to encounter a resort that does this. I will say I did stay at a hotel in Daytona that charged a parking fee ( do not even get me started on this, i find parking fees absurd since you are already paying to stay there. i understand valet but self parking:headache: ) however the information was disclosed on their website so I wasn't surprised when I arrived. Same with the Hilton it does say starting in Oct. they are charging for parking.:mad:

[tweetylori]

As a long-time Priceline user, I have to say that the resort fee is a Florida thing, not a Priceline thing. Orlando is one of those few cities where resort fees are added on when you get there. It's not any different than reserving a hotel room at regular price, than getting there and they've added a resort fee. Some hotels do it standard in Florida. That means they do it for everyone who books at their hotel, not just the Priceline customers. So you can pay full price + a resort fee. Or you can pay a Priceline price+ a resort fee. It's your choice.

[slappy1974]

Added two days before, and one day after our 7 day land and sea package.

Before got two nights at Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort - $50 per night, $64 with taxes, etc. 10/3-10/5/08.

After got one night at Holiday Inn Main Gate East - $50 per night, $64 with taxes, etc. 10/12-10/13/08.

Both bid with "Disney World Vicinity Area" & 3 stars.

[C50T]

Got it on Priceline. 2 rooms for 40.00 each, one night during the second week of Sept. They added taxes and fees, but still under $100 bucks for 2 rooms makes me happy.
I hope they don't add too many more parking, resort, and hey-we-can-charge-you-whatever-we-want fees when I get there.
:cool1:

[CarolA]

Just a note.

I bid for a 3 star at the airport for one night 9/24. $48

Got the Shearton Suites....

[Rubbertops]

We just got Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in October for $136 (total) through Hotwire.

The rack rate is $236. The website says they will begin renovations Oct 8.

[Purseval]

I am a little confused about surprise resort fees? I have been using price line for the last year or so. I recently won a bid for Hilton on WDW resort for one night on 9-11-2008 for $60.00 the after service fee it is $75. However, everytime I have used priceline, before I confirm my bid the page tells me how much the service fees and taxes would be so if I win my bid I know how much total will be charged.

Those are the service fees for Priceline and the taxes for the hotel room. The only way to find out if a hotel has a resort fee is to go to each hotel's website and look. If you are bidding on a resort you can guarantee to see one. The only 4 star in Orlando is the Peabody and they have exta charges. 3 Stars are hit or miss but expect to see more fees tacked on as they try to stay competitive in advertised room rates.

When the extra fees started showing up some people disputed the charges with Priceline and got refunds. Now Priceline warns you before you start bidding that hotels may charge an extra fee not included in the bidding so you will no longer get a refund if you complain about it.

[Purseval]

We just set up our fall vacation, Oct 12-19. All of our hotels were booked through priceline.

Oct. 12-13 Ramada Celebration, $31 no resort fees total with taxes $42

Oct 13-16 Holiday Inn Maingate East $45 + $5 Bonus for 2 days then added 1 day for $45, total with taxes about $52/night. No extra fees

Oct 16-19 Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration $42 + $5 Bonus total with taxes about $51/night. They have an $11/day resort fee they add on at checkout

We added on the Ramada as an afterthought, we decided to upgrade our 1-day Halloween Horrors tickets to Frequent Fear passes and go on Sunday, Thursday and Saturday nights. Friday night is also a HHN night but we will be in the Magic Kingdom that night.

[Purseval]

Got it on Priceline. 2 rooms for 40.00 each, one night during the second week of Sept. They added taxes and fees, but still under $100 bucks for 2 rooms makes me happy.
I hope they don't add too many more parking, resort, and hey-we-can-charge-you-whatever-we-want fees when I get there.
:cool1:

You don't say which hotel you got but it's easy enough to find out if they charge extra fees. Just go to their website and look or call the hotel directly and ask. At that price it sounds like you got a 2.5 or 3 Star hotel, most don't charge resort fees.

[C50T]

You don't say which hotel you got but it's easy enough to find out if they charge extra fees. Just go to their website and look or call the hotel directly and ask. At that price it sounds like you got a 2.5 or 3 Star hotel, most don't charge resort fees.

I put it up in the title - Holiday Inn Maingate East. Next time I'll include it in the body of the text.
Thanks for the tip! I checked the site and didn't see any extra charges mentioned.

[Misty89]

just won a bid for
Extended Stay America orlando convention center
Thursday February 5th 2009
one night stay before our TS starts for a bid of $22,
with tax, etc= $31.xx

not to bad, all we need is a place to sleep ( it will be our arrival day, and we will not land until right before dinner)

Tina

[CarolA]

Hotwire Result.

October 12 the one night Hyatt MCO. $89 a night before the fees.

Remember the TripAdvisor ranking has to be the 4.5 for it to be the Four Star Hyatt, otherwise it's another hotel. (At least thats working right NOW!)

[pamjb]

I am bidding on a hotel near MCO for our arrival night (10 pm). I was bidding on Priceline for a 3-star, but today they added a 3 1/2 star level. Does anybody have any clue what hotel that could be?

[opharbour]

Just a note.

I bid for a 3 star at the airport for one night 9/24. $48

Got the Shearton Suites....

Thanks for this info. I bid the same amount ($48) for a 3-star by the airport on 11/22 and got the Courtyard by Marriott. The rate at Marriott's website was $109.

I got the hotel on the first attempt and actually might have gotten it cheaper if I had used all of the free re-bids (add hotels in areas around Orlando that don't have 3-stars).

[opharbour]

I am bidding on a hotel near MCO for our arrival night (10 pm). I was bidding on Priceline for a 3-star, but today they added a 3 1/2 star level. Does anybody have any clue what hotel that could be?

It might be any of the following:

Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport
Florida Hotel & Conference Center
Hyatt Regency Airport
Marriott Airport Hotel
Sheraton Suites

and it could also be one not listed above. :)

[opharbour]

I just placed a winning bid of $60 per night ($72.15 including tax and fees) for the Hilton, Located in The Walt Disney Resort through Priceline for 11/30 through 12/2. I started at $48 in the Resort Category in hte WDW vicinity and increasing $2 using free re-bids (all zones except Seaworld/Universal)each time until it was accepted at $60.

[Misty89]

double post

[pamjb]

I won the Hyatt in MCO with a bid of $60. I booked two rooms, so the total, with the Priceline fees was $144.20. This was perfect for our 11 pm arrival in Orlando. I booked it on 9/30/08 and our arrival date was 10/2/08.
I was able to call the day the day we were arriving to make sure we had 2 double beds vs a king. It wasn't any problem at all. The staff at the Hyatt were wonderful....

[auctionmaster]

This is a great thread!

Wish I would have found this one a year or two ago...

:happytv:

[Trixie15]

When would you start bidding for a stay in May 2009?

I just tried the Universal area (zone 8) for 3.5*, 4*, and resort for $40, $45, $48, $49, $50, $51, and $52 using free rebids and was rejected.

Then I tried Disney area (zone 1) for 3.5* and resort for $40 and $45 and was rejected.

I'm trying to get 2 rooms, but honestly at this point, I could rent a 3 bedroom house for less money and at least I'd have some idea of what I'm getting, kwim? Especially once you add on parking and resort fees.

[wdwluver]

In case this helps anyone, I just won a Price line bid of $77 per night for a 4 star, Universal zone, for the Peabody. Its for the last night of our Disney trip. I just couldn't see spending another $400 when we're literally just spending the night and leaving early the next day. It's for 12/25 :sad: .

I like the Peabody. Stayed there before for a convention, but that last day at Disney always makes me want to :sad:.

[roxannex]

Just posting for other's benefits!

12/5-12/6-Grand Cypress -$84
12/13-12/14-Peabody - $80

Pre and post cruise stays. I kind of wish I'd gotten Gaylord Palms because I'd like to see ICE, but I guess we can always just go over there. :)

[EllieMaie]

Just got the following for our late night arrival:

12-2-08 (1 night)
3.5*
MCO
$48 ($61 with taxes added)
Hyatt in MCO

[cinjam]

Is the Hyatt at MCO a 3.5* or a 4* now on hotwire?

Is it also correct that the trip advisor results for the Hyatt MCO will be over 100 reviews and a 4.5 out of a 5?

Any other key things that I should look for.

I am trying for one night 2/6/09

TIA for any help.

[d4est]

I never noticed this sticky!

On 11/2 I bid 4* Uni/Sea World area and won the Renaissance Orlando. This is for 2/14-2/18. I had tried for over a month, bidding as high as $135 and all were rejected. I was shocked when my $95 bid was accepted. It's higher than normal, but this is Pres. week, checking in on a Saturday (Valentine's Day no less). I am happy with this.

Maybe this info will help someone. One lesson I learned is patience! I thought I would never get a winning bid and if I did it would be way more than I wanted to pay.

[CarolA]

Is the Hyatt at MCO a 3.5* or a 4* now on hotwire?

Is it also correct that the trip advisor results for the Hyatt MCO will be over 100 reviews and a 4.5 out of a 5?

Any other key things that I should look for.

I am trying for one night 2/6/09

TIA for any help.

It does appear to be a four star and IF it shows the Trip Advisor you have it right, but the last few times I looked they had taken the Trip Advisor rating off the 4 star. So it could be EITHER the Hyatt or the Renissance.

[cinjam]

I won the Hyatt in MCO with a bid of $60. I booked two rooms, so the total, with the Priceline fees was $144.20. This was perfect for our 11 pm arrival in Orlando. I booked it on 9/30/08 and our arrival date was 10/2/08.
I was able to call the day the day we were arriving to make sure we had 2 double beds vs a king. It wasn't any problem at all. The staff at the Hyatt were wonderful....

Was this a 4* or a 3 1/2* on priceline - do you recall?

TIA!!

[EllieMaie]

As of last week, the Hyatt is 3.5* on Priceline.

[THNICE]

Wyndham International Drive
3.5 stars under Priceline International Drive Zone
12/27-12/31/2008 $48 per night

[greenchief]

Use PL for the first time and got:
Royal Plaza Hotel Downtown Disney 3.5 *
one night Sat Jan. 17 for $77 ($91.94 with tax&fee)
Now just wondering about any resort hidden fees?

[GoDeacs]

Just got Wyndham Resort International Drive for $40 a night Jan 9-11. Total of $98.35 with tax & fees.

[leight]

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress for $90 1/31-2/1 total came to $109.83- but it seems like there are resort fees too. Still- from all the reviews it looks like a good deal for superbowl weekend for a night out for DH & I

[roozlilone]

Could someone list some of the hotels Priceline considers 4* near Disney? Thanks! :goodvibes

[Armadillo4]

Radisson Resort Celebration over the busy MLK Weekend: 1/17 - 1/20.
$36/night + resort fee

Supposedly the high-speed internet is complimentary, so that balances out the resort fee for me. :)

[yeahdisney]

Got Ramada Orlanda Celebration Hotel and Conference Center 2 1/2 stars $41, $53 with taxes. I think there was no resort fees. Needed one night only.

[richs52]

I just got the Regal Sun Resort - across from DTD for a $70 bid (plus tax and fees) for Friday 2/6. It was a 3.5 star. I just needed one night. Very happy with this price!

[pomlover]

Just got Wyndham Resort International Drive for $40 a night Jan 9-11. Total of $98.35 with tax & fees.

Dang this is a really good price!!! I paid $53 a night there I think. BTW the place is marvelous; enjoy your stay!

[Flower Power]

Got Ramada Orlanda Celebration Hotel and Conference Center 2 1/2 stars $41, $53 with taxes. I think there was no resort fees. Needed one night only.

I got 1 night for 2/25 at Ramada Orlando Celebration Hotel and Conference Center for a total of $38.79...:cheer2: Very happy with that price as we are heading out on a cruise the next day and wanted to spend our arrival day at World Showcase. We didn't get to tour it at all last Feb. because grandkids were too caught up in Future World to allow us to spend any time there. This price leaves me enough money to spend on 1 day ticket. pixiedust:

[twixbar]

Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration
for night of Feb. 26th
$36.00 ($47.96 after taxes/fees) :cheer2:

[singitalto]

We got Comfort Suites Orlando on Turkey Lake Rd for one night 2/19 for $34+ ($45.38 total). Comes with breakfast!

[Purseval]

Could someone list some of the hotels Priceline considers 4* near Disney? Thanks! :goodvibes

Celebration Hotel
Mona Lisa Suite Hotel

Closer to Sea World/Universal Studios:

Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World
The Peabody Orlando Hotel
Westin Imagine Orlando

[mindymouse1]

I just used priceline for the first time with this result:

Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate

2 Nights 2/15 and 2/16

One Room

$80.00 a night plus all the fees for a total of $190.08 :thumbsup2 :cool1:

I am very excited as we are extending a MAW trip by two nights to visit family and this is $100 cheaper than the All Stars for these nights!!

It even has a lazy river!!:cheer2:

[Tissa]

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress for one night 3/15/09 during spring break.
$100.00(122.00 with taxes and fees).

$15 resort fee.

Still cheaper than the $169 Disney wanted for POP Century.

[Buzliteyear]

Omni Champions Gate http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/OrlandoChampionsGate.aspx

April 9 - April 17 (Spring Break)

$95. per night

Very excited, especially considering we got this under $100 during the spring break.

[roozlilone]

I just used priceline for the first time with this result:

Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate

2 Nights 2/15 and 2/16

One Room

$80.00 a night plus all the fees for a total of $190.08 :thumbsup2 :cool1:

I am very excited as we are extending a MAW trip by two nights to visit family and this is $100 cheaper than the All Stars for these nights!!

It even has a lazy river!!:cheer2:

Could I ask what you plugged in to get this result, area and bid? That's a great deal!

[pirateandprincesses]

Used Priceline for the first time and got 1 night at the Hyatt Place Orlando Universal for $69.71 inc. tax.!! Very satisfied-I wanted a pool, free parking, and free breakfast and got it :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[dgaston]

Bid 3* DWV using free rebids for 2/20 and 2/21/09 (after 5 night DVC stay at Vero Beach). Was not successful until $48 -- got Holiday Inn Maingate East. With taxes and fees it comes to $116.69 for the two nights.

[collcass]

Celebration Hotel
Mona Lisa Suite Hotel

Closer to Sea World/Universal Studios:

Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World
The Peabody Orlando Hotel
Westin Imagine Orlando
We got the Rennaissance Orlando Resort @ Sea World for $80 2/20 & 21

[dennise]

got this on my first bid for $56. April 8-10. I know there is a $8 resort fee,but I wonder about parking. Is there a fee for this as well. Does anyone know where the best rooms are located, I thought I would thry to get one. thanks

[spiceycat]

boy - got a horrible resort for $41.07 (including fee - w/o fee 30)

Ramada Orlando Celebration Hotel & Conference Center - according to the reviews - this place is a dump.

will see for myself - maybe need less than others. since this is the hotel before I leave can just leave early if necessary.

of course it might look worst - coming from Disney's SSR.

staying on March 21 - made the bid/reservation today.

will definitely be back to say if it was a nice place or the horrible place that tripadvisor says it is.

[spiceycat]

got this on my first bid for $56. April 8-10. I know there is a $8 resort fee,but I wonder about parking. Is there a fee for this as well. Does anyone know where the best rooms are located, I thought I would thry to get one. thanks

in the tower - looking toward the parks. don't think you see the parks - but that side of the resort

the other way there is just the I4 - basically.

[stellarindia01]

This is one of my favorite forum. I would say, thanks for providing this useful information. I, must appreciate the tools provided by you. Please keep updating me.

CSK

[kpadalik]

My sister just got Radisson Resort Celebration for the 4 nights before 4th of July for $35/night on Priceline! She of course has to add the $10 resort fee, but still an awesome price!

[tweetylori]

got this on my first bid for $56. April 8-10. I know there is a $8 resort fee,but I wonder about parking. Is there a fee for this as well. Does anyone know where the best rooms are located, I thought I would thry to get one. thanks


May I ask what star-level they're considering this hotel now? Is it 3 1/2 stars?

[dennise]

Yes, it is 3.5*. I see that others have got it for 54. We have never stayed this close to DW, ususally like to avoid the intersection of 535 and World drive. (we don't spent all our time at the World, so like to be close to others things. We are kind of like gypsies.

[tweetylori]

3 1/2* Wyndham on International for $49 for March 24. Previous bid was $45. Reviews I've seen so far are not good. Not sure I'm happy about this.

[dennise]

We stayed there a few years ago, requested building 8, got a ground floor room, could see one of the pools out the door, close to pool, snack bar. we thought it was very clean, but had read negative reports before we went.

[Purseval]

We just got Hilton Garden Inn Orlando SeaWorld International Center for $32/night this friday-Sun Feb 27-Mar 2. It is a 3 Star on priceline and has a 4.2 overall on expedia with no negative reviews. Our total for the three nights is $123, booking through the hotel for the same room would cost $401.63 :cool1:

[Purseval]

boy - got a horrible resort for $41.07 (including fee - w/o fee 30)

Ramada Orlando Celebration Hotel & Conference Center - according to the reviews - this place is a dump.


I've stayed there, it wasn't bad at all. Hare is a review with some pictures:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1995439&page=1&highlight=%22

They didn't have a resort fee that must be new. Call and make sure.

[GoingtoDisney]

Omni Champions Gate http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/OrlandoChampionsGate.aspx

April 9 - April 17 (Spring Break)

$95. per night

Very excited, especially considering we got this under $100 during the spring break.

This is exactly when we will be there and the hotel we would prefer (we know no guarantees). Do you mind is I ask what criteria you put in? Great deal!


Thanks!

[spiceycat]

We just got Hilton Garden Inn Orlando SeaWorld International Center for $32/night this friday-Sun Feb 27-Mar 2. It is a 3 Star on priceline and has a 4.2 overall on expedia with no negative reviews. Our total for the three nights is $123, booking through the hotel for the same room would cost $401.63 :cool1:

oh that hotel would have been wonderful!!!

it is close enough you can walk to Seaworld

[FlavioRJ]

I got a hit on Priceline for my hotel for the Unviersal portion of my vacation!

Started at $31 and increased by $2 until i hit it at $39/night (my max, because Hotwire was offering it at $43).
It's a great location for Universal, so I'm happy with it1

Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $39.00 (USD)
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 10
Room Subtotal: $390.00 (USD)
Taxes and Fees: $63.55 (USD)
Total Room Cost: $453.55 (USD)

[AInWonderland]

3.5* Marriott MCO 3/28 $56
Arriving at night staying here before moving to DVC

[CarolA]

I got a hit on Priceline for my hotel for the Unviersal portion of my vacation!

Started at $31 and increased by $2 until i hit it at $39/night (my max, because Hotwire was offering it at $43).
It's a great location for Universal, so I'm happy with it1

Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $39.00 (USD)
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 10
Room Subtotal: $390.00 (USD)
Taxes and Fees: $63.55 (USD)
Total Room Cost: $453.55 (USD)

So what hotel was it?

[FlavioRJ]

So what hotel was it?

Oooops :rolleyes1

Four Points by Sheraton Studio City

[Mich Mouse]

Hi All,

Not sure if it has been mentioned but Biddingfortravel.com keeps a record of bidding acceptances and rejections on their site.....They also offer strategies for "Re-bidding"

I've saved thousands of $$$ and stayed in 4 Star resorts across the USA utilizing the strategies I learned on the site.

I apologize if this has been mentioned before...Didn't read the 12 page thread.

[Purseval]

oh that hotel would have been wonderful!!!

it is close enough you can walk to Seaworld

Yes, Seaworld is right behind it. I posted pics and a review here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2107854

[kevindorsey]

I'm also looking for a hotel in Orlando. Last bid on Priceline didn't go through. Will try with Sheraton.

[rchristiansen]

Hello,

A couple days ago I bid on Priceline. First bid was $50 for a 4 star, then $51 for a 3 1/2 star all within downtown disney. Then I added Kissimmee as well, and upped the bid to $65 and got the Hotel Royal Plaza for April 11 - 16th.

[Annabell]

I am trying to book a 1 night stay in the airport MCO area through Priceline for end of April but have not been successfull sofar. Tried weeks already but
no success.
Am I too early ??
I have read betterbidding and biddingfortravel but there is not really an answer to when one should start bidding for a room.
Some seem to have success month before and others just days before.
Now I want to keep trying in the coming weeks but in case I don't have any success is it still OK to book through the normal sites closer to the end of april ?? Or will I risk the fact that most hotels would be all booked up ???
Anyone experience with booking airport hotels ???

[MomofKatie]

I am trying to book a 1 night stay in the airport MCO area through Priceline for end of April but have not been successfull sofar. Tried weeks already but
no success.
Am I too early ??
I have read betterbidding and biddingfortravel but there is not really an answer to when one should start bidding for a room.
Some seem to have success month before and others just days before.
Now I want to keep trying in the coming weeks but in case I don't have any success is it still OK to book through the normal sites closer to the end of april ?? Or will I risk the fact that most hotels would be all booked up ???
Anyone experience with booking airport hotels ???

Try Hotwire! I plugged in 1 night near the end of April (just to try it out, I plugged in 4/24), and 5 hotels came up- price range from mid $40's up to mid $70's. Star levels from 2 to 4. All listed as Orlando Intl Airport MCO.

[Annabell]

Thanks for the tip... I will have a look at Hotwire.

[missthec&o]

Got this through Hotwire last week:

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Orlando-Orange County Convention Center
8214 Universal Boulevard
3*
Pool, fitness center, high-speed Internet access
4/4/09-4/8/09
$47 a night

Was looking for something not too far from Sea World, since that's where we'll be most of the time. Wasn't the hotel I thought I might get, but TripAdvisor reviews look promising -- nothing fancy, but clean, good location and good people.

[derrickmom]

I just book the RAMADA for two nights before we go to the POP. My total was $84.

[derrickmom]

boy - got a horrible resort for $41.07 (including fee - w/o fee 30)

Ramada Orlando Celebration Hotel & Conference Center - according to the reviews - this place is a dump.

will see for myself - maybe need less than others. since this is the hotel before I leave can just leave early if necessary.

of course it might look worst - coming from Disney's SSR.

staying on March 21 - made the bid/reservation today.

will definitely be back to say if it was a nice place or the horrible place that tripadvisor says it is.

PLEASE let me know. I have the same hotel for two nights before we check into the POP!

[mishoe01]

I just got the Marriott MCO for 4/24 at $52 (before taxes & fees). 3 1/2 *

[missfigment]

my brother got one room and mom got another at royal plaza downtown disney area for 55 a night!

[spiceycat]

PLEASE let me know. I have the same hotel for two nights before we check into the POP!

will do.

as I say if horrible will just leave then.

[CarolA]

my brother got one room and mom got another at royal plaza downtown disney area for 55 a night!

Good deal..Do you have the dates

[twooley2]

I tried the priceline thing last night for the first time for one night and got Celebration Hotel, a Kessler Hotel for 99.00 plus taxes came to 125.06 cant say Im thrilled but we shal lsee never have stayed here but for one night it shouldnt be a big deal we will have 4 to a room and the hotel saif that was fine

[MasterChief]

My bid of $39/night for a 3* in the WDW area on the night of May 17th just got accepted; I got the Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration.

[CarolA]

I tried the priceline thing last night for the first time for one night and got Celebration Hotel, a Kessler Hotel for 99.00 plus taxes came to 125.06 cant say Im thrilled but we shal lsee never have stayed here but for one night it shouldnt be a big deal we will have 4 to a room and the hotel saif that was fine

It's beautiful. Great location very good service! You did good! You can walk around downtown Celebration for your evening!

[jennselke]

I also got the Radisson Worldgate, I'm getting worried because it got some real bad reviews on tripadvisor.com. Would those of you who stay there soon please post a review when you get back? I hope I didn't make a terrible mistake. :scared1:
Stayed at Radisson - is that the one by Celebration Hospital? I was very happy with the room. wifi worked well, got to DHS within 20 min door to door. Didn't use the pool at all. I typically stay at the Pop and am considering this hotel for my next visit if I can get it through priceline.

[CaFeeney]

Sheraton Studio City April 1-5th $40. Heading down for a cheap weekend as we won passes to Universal from the Superbowl promotion. Hotel is typically over $100/night and Trip Advisor gives it pretty good/mixed reviews so here:'s hoping it works out! :cool2:

[dennise]

We have stayed there 2 trips, very comfy beds, helpful staff.

[mla973]

Omni Resort at ChampionsGate (Priceline "resort" category)

Just won at $89/night for 4 nights in mid-April. Priceline's price was $215. We've never stayed here, but it looks great.

This is my first time with Priceline, and I'm concerned about what I'll be charged at check-in. I called the Omni, and she didn't know how it worked with Priceline, but there is a $16 resort fee and tax is 14%. I'll probably try to call back and ask for someone else.

[tweetylori]

Omni Resort at ChampionsGate (Priceline "resort" category)

Just won at $89/night for 4 nights in mid-April. Priceline's price was $215. We've never stayed here, but it looks great.

This is my first time with Priceline, and I'm concerned about what I'll be charged at check-in. I called the Omni, and she didn't know how it worked with Priceline, but there is a $16 resort fee and tax is 14%. I'll probably try to call back and ask for someone else.


As an experienced Priceline user, I can tell you that the total that Priceline quoted you is accurate. However, Orlando has some resort fees that are sometimes not included. Remember that even if you had booked the hotel without Priceline, you would still have to pay taxes and resort fees, so this is not a rip-off or anything. Be happy for your Priceline win...enjoy it, and have a great time!

[TinkerBellToo2]

My bid of $39/night for a 3* in the WDW area on the night of May 17th just got accepted; I got the Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration.


I too will be staying at this resort May 6-13 for $52.00 a night, with taxes and the resort fee of 11.30 included. Not a bad price for a 3*.

$ 35.00 Priceline excepted bid
$ 6.00 Nightly tax
$ 11.30 Resort Fee
---------
$ 52.34 Total

[TinkerBellToo2]

Sorry double post

[8esther8]

Well, you win some, you lose some. I got the Wyndham Orlando International Dr. for $50./night for 3 nights, April 7-10, and it, too, is a dump according to the reviews. I'll never use priceline again, and don't think we'll even go, considering the 7 hour drive. Shoot.

[tweetylori]

Well, you win some, you lose some. I got the Wyndham Orlando International Dr. for $50./night for 3 nights, April 7-10, and it, too, is a dump according to the reviews. I'll never use priceline again, and don't think we'll even go, considering the 7 hour drive. Shoot.

It's not so bad that I wouldn't go! Really! For that price it's very okay! The room itself has 4-star amenities. There is room service, a business center and pools...things that bring it up to the 3 1/2 star rating. My suggestion would be to ask for a room in one of the center/remodeled buildings.

If I had reservations at that price I would not hesitate to go and have a great time!

[tweetylori]

p.s. Our drive was longer than that. Honestly, if I had reservations, I would so GO, before I'd pay and not get anything. You might be pleasantly surprised. Look closer on Trip Adviser.com. There are some very good reviews there.

[CaFeeney]

Well, just got back from our stay at the Four Points Sheraton Studio City - got on Priceline for $40 a night. Wouldn't stay again - no refrigerator (big problem with a toddler), lots of high school groups, door lock was broken, pretty dated. Wouldn't stay gain - good thing it was only $40 a night - if I paid $115 (Priceline rate) I would have been really upset!
I just wished the whole time that I was on property - I guess I have been spoiled by Wilderness Lodge!

[umaangel00]

How do you know what resort you are going to get? I don't want to bid and then hate the resort I get. We are going in september and we were going to stay onsite because of free dining but I'm not sure right now.

[Annabell]

Well... with priceline.. you don't know what you get.
That is all in the priceline game... if you have particular preference
for a particular hotel or resort then maybe you should not use priceline at all.

The only thing you can choose is the area (zone) and how many star a property is. I have sofar bid for 3 stars and most hotels I get are OK but I
never get a hotel that I want to have. Sometimes I think I will get a certain
hotel (based on successes of others) but I always end up with something very different. Now I always use priceline for 1 or 2 day stay so it's not a big deal if I get something I don't really like.

If you don't mind which hotel you end up with then priceline is a great site
to get good priced hotels.

[Chkysbak]

Clarion Maingate in Kissimmee FL - 2-1/2 Stars

http://www.clarionhotelmaingate.com/dining.php

$ 31.00 Priceline excepted bid
$ 11.20 Tax & Fee

One Night stay before our trip to WDW

:cool1:

[funcinderella]

Hi All,

Not sure if it has been mentioned but Biddingfortravel.com keeps a record of bidding acceptances and rejections on their site.....They also offer strategies for "Re-bidding"

I've saved thousands of $$$ and stayed in 4 Star resorts across the USA utilizing the strategies I learned on the site.

I apologize if this has been mentioned before...Didn't read the 12 page thread.

Yep, I thought so too. But when I posted a winning bid (for the second time without using their link) they banned me from the site! Very nasty moderator. So use the site for your own purposes, but you're better off not posting it seems. Betterbidding.com is much more friendly, I used their link for bidding.

[funcinderella]

3* Sheraton safari on 3/6-3/8 two rooms. $45 each per night plus tax
3 1/2 * Marriott Orlando Airport 6/28 $43 plus tax

[NurseW2Kiddies]

Royal Plaza In Walt Disney World Resort 3 1/2 *. 4 nights...6/15-6/19 $55 per night... $38.65 in Taxes for a total of $258.65. Not bad. I'm happy. Has mixed reveiws on Tripadvisor but you have to remember, most people that bother with a reveiw are not the happy ones. As long as there are no roaches crawling on me I'm happy:thumbsup2

[CarolA]

Yep, I thought so too. But when I posted a winning bid (for the second time without using their link) they banned me from the site! Very nasty moderator. So use the site for your own purposes, but you're better off not posting it seems. Betterbidding.com is much more friendly, I used their link for bidding.

The "Witch" would rather not have data on her site. (She was banned from the DIS for her behavior on here)

[funcinderella]

The "Witch" would rather not have data on her site. (She was banned from the DIS for her behavior on here)

:cool1:Ahh, there is justice in the world!! :woohoo:

Now being banned from Disboards would be horrible!!

[funcinderella]

I am quite happy with this price; we are arriving very late and needed a place to stay for one night before checking into the Royal pacific in Universal. This fits the bill right across the street...especially for $41 tax inclusive :cool1:

[mla973]

Wanted to add one more night to my stay (I posted earlier that we got the Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate for $89).

Just got Gaylord Palms - a resort category - on 4/23 for $89/night. It looks great. I've never been, but we can't wait to check it out.

[lilallybean]

I am thrilled with my priceline results for our trip in 9 days. I got the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Seaworld International Center for $46.86 per night including taxes. I also got our rental car from Hertz...Compact car, unlimited milage for 8 days for a total of $149 including tax. Looks good to me!:banana::woohoo::cheer2:

[dgaston]

Long way out, but won the DTD Hilton on Priceline for $85 on 9/19/09. With taxes and fees it comes to $104.03.

I was hoping for the Gaylord Palms or Omni Championsgate again, but we'll take advantage of the ability to use EMH at the Hilton. We move to a 2 br at Kidani on Sunday as part of a 2 birthday celebration and family mini-reunion.

[dennise]

As a last minute change of plans we bid $40. for a 3* in the Dis. world Area and it was accepted, tried 3.5* first. Got the Raddisson resort Celebration. Dated hallways,but nice room with sleep number bed. April 14th. bid that morning.

[quietgirll]

Hi! We got the DTD Hilton for $64, 79.99 after taxes and fees. This is for May 16th. Really excited about this rate! :goodvibes

[livibug]

This is a hotwire win, not priceline -

Hyatt Place Universal - $41 a night for two nights (6-11-09 to 6-13-09) - $98.65 total with taxes. This was one of the hotels we were looking at so I started on priceline at $35 - no luck so I rebid it up to $39 - no luck there so I decided to go to hotwire because I knew I could get the exact hotel for $43.. but it was gone! Luckily I went back to hotwire about 8 hours later and the price dropped $2 to 41 so we jumped on it!

[mla973]

I previously posted my priceline bids on this thread, and wanted to link my reviews, in case anyone is interested:

Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31544326#post31544326

Gaylord Palms: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31544386#post31544386

I hope to add photos tonight.

[pomlover]

What's the lowest price anybody's ever gotten for Gaylord?

[dgaston]

The lowest I've seen on biddingfortravel.com for Gaylord Palms is $81 this past winter.

[mla973]

We paid $89 for one night last week.

[DawnM]

We got Hyatt Place Convention Center (3*) for May 1-May 3 for $35 on Priceline.

We just needed a place for 2 nights as we wanted to add 2 nights to our vacation.

UPDATE: DH called me on April 30th from work and said he could be home by 2pm.....I packed in 2 hours flat and we added a day to our above win on the priceline site for the same price! We are here now and this is a GREAT place! Free continental breakfast with Starbucks coffee, 2 double beds plus a pull out queen size bed in the "living room" area. Mini fridge and coffee maker in the room.

Then we are staying at Celebrity Resorts 2 bedroom condo through SkyAuction for $199/week including tax. :thumbsup2

Dawn

[juda]

Plenty of amazing info in this thread thanks a heap!

[livibug]

Priceline - $34 ($45.65 all in) Hyatt Place - I Drive South / Convention Center for 6-20-09 to 6-21-09

[nighthawks]

I am satisfied with Priceline.

[TinkTink78]

Got the Marriott Orlando World Center for 2 nights @ $88/nt and its a "resort". 5/23/09.Total $208.37. Thats what the website rates were $208/nt!!! I think I did pretty good! :cheer2:

I wish I had waited tho, Mousesavers had a great rate for Gaylord @ $99/nt and no resort fee or parking fee. I probably would have gone with that but I cant wait to leave in 2 days, it doesnt matter where I stay !! :cool1:

[Hillary12.8.07]

Just got DTD Royal Plaza for $65/night for 7 nights on Priceline, for June 13-20. I tried 50 but it asked me to go 15 higher.

[taliategan]

On Hotwire - I got Four Points Sheraton at Studio City, a 3*, for $ 38.00 a night (6/26 - 6/28), a total of $ 92.39. First time using Hotwire (never used Priceline before either). I thought it would be a good time to try, since I will be by myself on this short trip - although neither of us are that picky about hotels. I would have preferred a Holiday Inn Express, Hampton, etc., over this type of hotel, but some of the hotel chains in the 2* or 2-1/2* categories I do not like, so I did not take the chance on getting one I do not like. Overall, I am satisfied with the selection I got - especially for the price. I will just bring a small cooler with me and buy some breakfast items in lieu of a continental breakfast.

[torinsmom]

I got Hyatt Place Universal for July 6-12 at $30/night!:banana: I am so excited! Reviews say it is an easy walk to Universal and they also have a shuttle, so I will be saving on parking fees. Also gotta love the free breakfast and wireless internet!

Marsha

[disneydude]

Omni at Champions Gate for $84 on Priceline (Resort Disney Area) for 6/5 - 6/10 ----- So far we are really enjoying it, would definatley stay here again!:woohoo:

[J&D]

3.5 Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport for 6/9
$43 first bid

:banana:
We have a late arriving flight, so this is perfect!

[SamSam]

We just stayed at the Hyatt Regency Airport for $43.00 (June 6th). It was perfect! We had an early morning flight (7:05 AM), so the Hyatt was perfect for this. Right in the airport, what more could I want. :)

[pershing]

Both nights with taxes and fees came to $86.

They also have a resort fee of $6 but free parking. It's just me going alone for 2 days so I want to explore that side of off Disney.

Saved my money for a dinner at Narcoosees'!

[THE DENTIST]

Omni championsgate on 26-11-09 for $82.00

Don't know anything about it!

Hope it's close to disney. Only went for one night out of twelve i need as I don't trust this system.

[Purseval]

Just got Four Points By Sheraton Universal City for $21/night with $10/day Priceline Bonus cash :banana:

Four Points By Sheraton Studio City
5905 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-351-2100

Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $21.00 (USD)
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 3
Room Subtotal: $63.00 (USD)
Taxes and Fees: $20.28 (USD)
Total Room Cost: $83.28 (USD)

Check In July 9, check out the 12th. We were going down to renew our season passes and this is the lowest rate for a 3-star I can ever remember except for right after the 9/11 attacks

[TinkTink78]

WOW! thats a great price! Thats a great hotel! Was there in 2004 ! Enjoy!

[Purseval]

Omni championsgate on 26-11-09 for $82.00

Don't know anything about it!

It's beautiful on the inside, super comfy beds. Outside there is a children's pool, one for adults/lap swimming and a lazy river. They have a golf course but you're only there for 1 night, doubt you'll find time to use it.

Hope it's close to disney. Only went for one night out of twelve i need as I don't trust this system.

Actually it's 5 miles or so past WDW, heading towards Tampa. Most of the hotels are closer in. But it's right off an exit so you can be at WDW in minutes. What exactly is it about the system you don't trust? It's been around for decades and has sold millions of days of hotel reservations.

[DaddyDon]

Got BestWestern lakeside for 26 dollars a nite ! July 13-17 Taxes and total fees 123.96:cheer2::cheer2::teacher:

[dreamerAl]

Staying at the Sheraton Four Points Studio City for 31.00/night. We are there from Sept 20-26. Newly renovated and good reviews. has anyone stayed there?

[Purseval]

Staying at the Sheraton Four Points Studio City for 31.00/night. We are there from Sept 20-26. Newly renovated and good reviews. has anyone stayed there?

We will be staying there in July, when I get back I will post a review with plenty of pictures.

[daannzzz]

For October 17th.
One night
Omni Championsgate
$79.00

[THE DENTIST]

It's beautiful on the inside, super comfy beds. Outside there is a children's pool, one for adults/lap swimming and a lazy river. They have a golf course but you're only there for 1 night, doubt you'll find time to use it.


Actually it's 5 miles or so past WDW, heading towards Tampa. Most of the hotels are closer in. But it's right off an exit so you can be at WDW in minutes. What exactly is it about the system you don't trust? It's been around for decades and has sold millions of days of hotel reservations.

Hi,

It's just the fact that you don't know what you'll get and being confined to somewhere for 12 days is a little too risky for me. I prefer to know that i'm in LBV or DD area.

[TinkTink78]

Staying at the Sheraton Four Points Studio City for 31.00/night. We are there from Sept 20-26. Newly renovated and good reviews. has anyone stayed there?

I did back in 2004, and it was a very nice place... Thats a great rate! :cool1:

[momto4obkids]

I got Hyatt Place Universal for $30 a night Sept 5-6!!

I only bid once and got it!

[ruadisneyfan2]

Hi,

It's just the fact that you don't know what you'll get and being confined to somewhere for 12 days is a little too risky for me. I prefer to know that i'm in LBV or DD area.

It's important to really study the map of the different 'areas' so you know where you'll end up w/ no surprises. If you don't want to stay in a certain part of that map, don't bid on that area. Unfortunately, the WDW vicinity is a huge circle so you might end up with a long drive to the parks.

Maybe Hotwire would be better. You can enter 4 guests per room, unlike PL that only guarantees bedding for 2, and you can search for DTD/LBV area.
www.betterbidding.com does a great job predicting what hotel you'll get based on * rating, location and list of amenities shown in your search results.
I like that with HW, I sort of get a 'visual' of my possible choices whereas with PL you're just getting something in that area and don't know if it has a shuttle, pool, internet, etc.

I don't know that I'd risk a 12 nt. vacation either. I use HW for 1 nt. stays for late arrivals/early departures/pre-cruise only.

[Lewisc]

..... What exactly is it about the system you don't trust? It's been around for decades and has sold millions of days of hotel reservations.

PL can be very generous with their ratings. There is a big difference between the top and bottom properties in a given zone/* level. There is a difference between the Hilton and Gaylord Palms/Omni/Hyatt Grand Cypress. You also have unknown charges for resort fees and parking fees with PL.

[DisneyLover83]

Priceline ~ 10/09/09 to 10/13/09 at Omni Champions Gate for $76 per night. There is also a $16 resort fee per night.

[Weegl]

July 24-26
Priceline
Started at $50...moved up $5 each bid
Stayed with 4 stars and resorts; Downtown Disney & Disney vicinity
Got $60/night, plus taxes and fees
Total for 2 night stay: $145
Very happy with result

[CarolA]

Because I am an idiot I had to book a priceline room for tonight.

I THOUGHT I booked a trip to WDW starting tomorrow. At around 11:30 today I discovered that "Opps" the flight is TODAY at 11:55. Let's just say that I was in my PJs, I had not considered packing and the airport is half an hour away.:lmao:

So I called Delta. Since I fly ALOT they worked with me and I have an 8 PM flight tonight. (Tomorrow was a change in the flights which would have cost $450, for a $78 fare :lmao:)

So after I got off the phone I cruised to hotwire. Could get a 4 star for $53, but with no gurantee it's the Hyatt or the Renissance.

Really wanted the Hyatt. It was $135 on thier site.

Crossed my fingers, plugged $43 into Priceline and "Viola" I have the Hyatt. One night (7/5)

[dgaston]

Great recovery CarolA! :goodvibes Thanks for sharing your success with the Hyatt

[pomlover]

PL can be very generous with their ratings. There is a big difference between the top and bottom properties in a given zone/* level. There is a difference between the Hilton and Gaylord Palms/Omni/Hyatt Grand Cypress. You also have unknown charges for resort fees and parking fees with PL.

That's the sacrifice made for lower prices and most of time it turns out pretty well, for me at least

[torinsmom]

I got Hyatt Place Universal for $30 a night Sept 5-6!!

I only bid once and got it!

You will love it! We just stayed here July 6-12. Rooms are soooo big and the breakfast was good for a continental. If you are going to Universal, it is a 15 minute walk or they have a free shuttle in the morning and evening. A cab is around $4. There are a Cracker Barrel and TGIF right beside the hotel. Didn't get to use the pool, but it looked nice. The hotel is right off I-4, so convenient to everything.

We are planning another trip to Universal for next year and hope we get the Hyatt again.



Marsha

[CarrieOkie]

Can anyone give me some pointers on how to get Hyatt Place Universal?