Priceline Bids/results

[travelfanatic]

Could this be the Hilton right next to dtd I got this info off of last minute travel..

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That's it! You can also look at the photos tab to verify it's the correct hotel. That's what I love about LMT is that you can look at photos to make sure you are getting the right hotel unlike Hotwire or Priceline.... Great hotel for the prices they are offering! Good luck with your planning!

 

[MIChessGuy]

Also I know the Hilton does have early magic hours but can drive your own car and park for free like when you stay at a Disney resorts?

There is no free parking at the theme parks for guests of the Downtown Disney Resort Area hotels, including the Hilton. But they do operate their own bus service, separate from Disney Transportation, that will take you to any park. Parking your car at the Hilton itself costs $10/night, plus tax.

 

[sullins5]

Could this be the Hilton right next to dtd I got this info off of last minute travel..

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General Description
Close proximity to major attractions
Deluxe accommodations
Ideal accommodations for a vacation getaway

Location
Centrally located minutes from Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Local Attractions
Walt Disney World - 0.5 miles
Aquatica - 7 miles
Discovery Cove - 7 miles
SeaWorld - 7 miles
Universal Orlando - 7 miles
Orange Co. Convention Center - 8 miles
City Center - 9 miles

Recreation
Fully equipped fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Beautiful golf course nearby

Restaurants & Lounges
Onsite restaurant
Poolside full service bar available

Services
24 hour room service
Elevators
Valet dry cleaning and laundry services

Meeting Facilities
Fully equipped business center
Event facilities

Accommodation
1000 guestrooms
Comfortable rooms
Contemporary guest rooms
Traditional rooms

Parking
Parking available for fee



Hotel Amenities
Bar/Lounge
Pool
Business Center
Restaurant(s)
Concierge
Room Service
Eco Friendly
Safe Deposit Box
Elevator(s)
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Gift/Sundry Shop
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Laundry/Valet
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Lazy River
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Meeting room(s)
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Multilingual Staff
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Ok., so quick question...are you looking for the Downtown Hilton that you can walk to downtown Disney? Or Bonnet Creek? They are both different! The lazy river indicates Bonnet Creek. If you're looking for the Downtown Hilton, it'll say 7 restaurants, over 10 floors! Hope this helps and good luck booking!

 

[CinciBaby]

Hi - we just got the Mona Lisa in DTD next week for $90/night. Super happy consindering it's a suite, close to Disney, and during President's Day week. Looks like a great hotel! (Btw - it's a 4star in Celebration)

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

I went to last mintue.. how do you know which one is Bonnet Creek? Do you search Walt Disney World? I have never used that site before. Thanks !

I hadn't used the site before either until now! I searched for hotels in Orlando (not Lake Buena Vista or Walt Disney World)- the Hilton Bonnet Creek came in for $80 /night at 4.5* but I checked the photos to make sure I had the right hotel. Good luck!

 

[Disney_Dizzy]

Thanks for the heads up on lastminutetravel.com and finding Bonnet Creek. I was able to locate it for our trip in April and it was offered at $97 / night. I never used LMT before and there was a notice that popped up stating that it was only a request and it could take up to 48 hours to confirm a room at this rate. I am waiting...didn't know it would actually take 48 hours; thought it was like priceline. Oh well, wish me luck!

Has this happened to anyone else while using LMT? If so, what was the verdict?

 

[MIChessGuy]

I believe that in the early days, Priceline occasionally would tell a bidder that it would take a while to receive a response. In my experience that does not happen any more. For hotels, at least, it never takes more than a minute or so before Priceline tells me whether somebody accepted. Maybe other sites still take a more "leisurely" approach.

 

[sullins5]

Thanks for the heads up on lastminutetravel.com and finding Bonnet Creek. I was able to locate it for our trip in April and it was offered at $97 / night. I never used LMT before and there was a notice that popped up stating that it was only a request and it could take up to 48 hours to confirm a room at this rate. I am waiting...didn't know it would actually take 48 hours; thought it was like priceline. Oh well, wish me luck!

Has this happened to anyone else while using LMT? If so, what was the verdict?

Hi! This hasn't happened to me, though my last confirmation for this October said "It may take a few days for the hotel's system to recognize this reservation..." or something like that.

What I would do? Go back in your account on LMT, and check for your account and see if it registers your reservation. If you didn't sign up for an account it won't show up. Next, I would email the hotels site. Tell them you booked through another agency, wondered if they recognize it and did they have your reservation? I would also join Hilton Honors if they have that for Bonnet Creek. When you join HH, I do believe they get back with you sooner! Once I sent my email to Hilton (DTD), they emailed me their confirmation numbers! My thinking toward that, was even if something unforseen happened with LMT, I've got the reservation with Hilton under Hilton's system. Hope this helps! And I even talked to Hilton about my rooms, so I feel as confident about my ressies as I would anywhere else!

Hope this helps!

 

[let'sgo]

For anyone who wants to bid on the lastminutetravel.com website but doesn't want to take a chance, here's how to identify what the hotel is ahead of time:

Go to the last minute travel website. Find the hotel that you would like to find out about and click on the "book it" button.

Look up at the URL (starts out with http://) and look for "hotelid=". Copy the number after this.

Now go to this website:

http://www.touricoholidays.com/en/PageHotelDetail.aspx?hotelId=5256&provider=localTgsProvider

After the "hotelId=" take out the number which is there and replace with the number you just copied. Go to the website and there is the hotel which you are bidding on.

How did it work for you? If you need help, let me know.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

For anyone who wants to bid on the lastminutetravel.com website but doesn't want to take a chance, here's how to identify what the hotel is ahead of time:

Go to the last minute travel website. Find the hotel that you would like to find out about and click on the "book it" button.

Look up at the URL (starts out with http://) and look for "hotelid=". Copy the number after this.

Now go to this website:

http://www.touricoholidays.com/en/PageHotelDetail.aspx?hotelId=5256&provider=localTgsProvider

After the "hotelId=" take out the number which is there and replace with the number you just copied. Go to the website and there is the hotel which you are bidding on.

How did it work for you? If you need help, let me know.

It worked brilliantly!! Thank you so much !!!
I love playing games like this!

 

[torinsmom]

I got two nights at the Holiday Inn Maingate(universal) for $45/night. Looks like the normal rate is $89, so not too bad. We just needed somewhere to stay while we visit Universal before moving to a pool house and a week at WDW

 

[ready123go]

Worked great! Thanks!!

 

[erwende]

Rosen Shingle Creek four star on Priceline for $60. 2/25 one night!!!

 

[tidefan]

I also got Rosen Shingle Creek (4* SeaWorld-I-Drive South) via Priceline for $60/night for 3/11 to 3/13.

 

[nesquik]

priceline was the best way to go for me

 

[obama5493]

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?

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

 

[MiaSRN62]

May I ask a question about Last Minute Travel.
I saw this thread and actually used it for a hotel in Tallahassee in order to move my dd out of FSU for the summer. I couldn't find anything closer than 20 miles away from campus. So I gave this a shot and got it !!! BUT.....the confirmation email, sounds a tad fishy ? Should I trust it ? I do have a confirmation # :
Please note that while your booking has been confirmed and is guaranteed, the rooming list with your name may not be adjusted in the hotel’s reservation system until closer to arrival. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us via the email or phone information on this voucher.


Client remark (not guaranteed): Double bed request only


Please contact LastMinuteTravel IMMEDIATELY if you encounter any problems during check-in.
We can be contacted when calling inside the US, dial toll free 800-442-0568.
When calling outside the US, please dial 407-215-7275.

Contact via email: Customer_service@lastminutetravel.com


Anyone ever have any issues with this company ???
thanks

 

[sullins5]

May I ask a question about Last Minute Travel.
I saw this thread and actually used it for a hotel in Tallahassee in order to move my dd out of FSU for the summer. I couldn't find anything closer than 20 miles away from campus. So I gave this a shot and got it !!! BUT.....the confirmation email, sounds a tad fishy ? Should I trust it ? I do have a confirmation # :
Please note that while your booking has been confirmed and is guaranteed, the rooming list with your name may not be adjusted in the hotel’s reservation system until closer to arrival. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us via the email or phone information on this voucher.


Client remark (not guaranteed): Double bed request only


Please contact LastMinuteTravel IMMEDIATELY if you encounter any problems during check-in.
We can be contacted when calling inside the US, dial toll free 800-442-0568.
When calling outside the US, please dial 407-215-7275.

Contact via email: Customer_service@lastminutetravel.com


Anyone ever have any issues with this company ???
thanks

I've booked for October with them. Got the same email. Waited a couple of days, and then I contacted the hotel and it's reservation system and asked if they had me down. To my delight, they did, sent me their ressie number and confirmation. What I would do if I was you, was wait a couple of days, contact the hotel where you booked. Tell them you booked with another agency, but wanted to make sure they had your reservation. And then ask them if they could send you a confirmation. I had no trouble at all. Several of people on here have done the same thing!

Hope this helps...if you need anything else, let us know or pm me and I'll try to help if I can!

I actually won a Disney trip two years ago with them, was booked with Pop but had to cancel. And everything was up to par, but it did take a little longer than 2 days for Disney to register my ressie. Good Luck and let us know how it turns out!

 

[MiaSRN62]

What I would do if I was you, was wait a couple of days, contact the hotel where you booked. Tell them you booked with another agency, but wanted to make sure they had your reservation. And then ask them if they could send you a confirmation. I had no trouble at all. Several of people on here have done the same thing!

Hope this helps...if you need anything else, let us know or pm me and I'll try to help if I can!

Thank you Sullins5....just got home from work. I will call tomorrow and post back here with what I find out.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hi Sullens5....
you were right. They have my reservation listed ! As far as I'm concerned, Last Minute Travel is a great travel resource !!! Thanks all !