Author Topic: Priceline Hotels (Read 5540 times)

Tommy · « **on:** January 03, 2010, 03:34:22 PM »

I just had a discussion with someone about the benefits of getting elite status at hotels. But they have shown me prices for rooms that they get at priceline which is usually 40% less than what I can get them for.

I'm pretty sure you don't get any points when you book through priceline. So does it make any sense to book at these hotels directly unless there is something like FFN promo going on?

Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2010, 05:30:14 PM »

It all depends what you're after.
You won't earn elite status or points or get upgraded through priceline, but it can be much cheaper.

deals · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2010, 07:59:38 PM »

i only book true priceline with the '' name your own price ''
i always get unbeatable price (always (besides one time) got upgraded just ask when you arrive)

jack · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2010, 10:05:15 PM »

used priceline many times - be sure to read betterbidding.com for tips before. Only got upgraded once to a suite and once paid $40 extra for a huge suite.

Cheap dude · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2010, 10:07:59 PM »

Last time I used priceline I got some no-name place which was half decent and 30 an hour from were I wanted to be!

jack · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2010, 10:13:09 PM »

Quote from: Cheap dude on January 03, 2010, 10:07:59 PM

Last time I used priceline I got some no-name place which was half decent and 30 an hour from were I wanted to be!

betterbidding.com has a list of hotels that you will most likely get depending on star rating and area you check off so you can double check if you are willing to take a chance. Also, it explains free rebids - it helped me a lot so I highly recommend.

deals · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2010, 10:50:44 PM »

Quote from: Cheap dude on January 03, 2010, 10:07:59 PM

Last time I used priceline I got some no-name place which was half decent and 30 an hour from were I wanted to be!

you could put in what area you want and what category hotel you want

Cheap dude · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2010, 11:11:59 PM »

I know. And I still got messed over.

moish · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2010, 02:04:41 AM »

or biddingfortravel.com

ChAiM'l · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2010, 04:38:20 PM »

How do you get them to upgrade you for a room bought on Priceline/Hotwire??? I've tried before with no luck....

deals · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2010, 08:35:02 PM »

Quote from: Fetzel on January 04, 2010, 04:38:20 PM

How do you get them to upgrade you for a room bought on Priceline/Hotwire??? I've tried before with no luck....

just make yourself nice tell them that you here for a special occasion bla bla bla.....

Dan · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2010, 09:01:10 PM »

In my experience most hotels have "Priceline rooms" which they save for their "extra-special" priceline guests.
Having elite status or sweet talking may get you a better room though.

deals · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:57:06 PM »

Quote from: Dan on January 04, 2010, 09:01:10 PM

In my experience most hotels have "Priceline rooms" which they save for their "extra-special" priceline guests.
Having elite status or sweet talking may get you a better room though.

i got upgraded in washington dc to a suit,in manhatten got upgraded to a view room even that i got it true bidding on priceline

Dan · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2010, 12:16:03 AM »

Quote from: deals on January 04, 2010, 10:57:06 PM

i got upgraded in washington dc to a suit

Sweet, I would always take a suit over a suite!

jack · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2010, 12:19:25 AM »

Quote from: Dan on January 05, 2010, 12:16:03 AM

Sweet, I would always take a suit over a suite!

St. Regis ny will press your pants suit :-)

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cholent · « **Reply #16 on:** April 01, 2015, 12:58:52 AM »

Is there any way when booking with Priceline's express deals or name your own price to ensure that I get adjoining rooms?

Aj3042 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 01, 2015, 09:18:51 AM »

Quote from: cholent on April 01, 2015, 12:58:52 AM

Is there any way when booking with Priceline's express deals or name your own price to ensure that I get adjoining rooms?

No but after you book you can call hotel and request it.

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