Summary of Winning Bids on Priceline, Hotwire, etc.

Hi cruisintwinsmom

This was listed in the email.

Amenities: Free Internet, Beachfront hotel, Casino, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access.

So basically no breakfast, but it is beachfront. When I was researching the price the cheapest I could get through other websites was around $880.

Hi cruisintwinsmom

 

This was listed in the email.

 

Amenities: Free Internet, Beachfront hotel, Casino, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access.

 

So basically no breakfast, but it is beachfront. When I was researching the price the cheapest I could get through other websites was around $880.

Thank you so much! The amenities they list can make a huge difference in identifying which hotel is won. I've been watching for my trip and think I missed out on a good deal for the Courtyard. Maybe it will come up again.

Right now, I'm looking at two choices in the Condado area for 1 night 12/9/15.

Hotwire - 4*, biz center, near beach, self-serve laundry, fitness center, pool(s), free internet, restaurants, accessible for hearing impaired (95% recommended) - $120

Priceline Express Deal - 4*, free internet, swimming pool, fitness center, restuarant, casino, biz center (guest rating 7+; save 42% or more) - $116

The Hotwire description is slightly different from when I used it last year and got LaConcha. All the Better Bidding descriptions for LaConcha Hotwire include "resort" which this one does not. But I don't see any of the 4* that match what I listed above.

None of their Priceline descriptions match, either. I'm concerned that the Priceline might be Sheraton Convention Center. While this is probably just fine (I'm looking for something for one night POST-cruise after an 11-night/8-port (exhausting) sailing), it wouldn't be my first choice.

And it concerned me that the rating is only 7+. Seems low for 4*.

Any thoughts?

Right now, I'm looking at two choices in the Condado area for 1 night 12/9/15.

 

Hotwire - 4*, biz center, near beach, self-serve laundry, fitness center, pool(s), free internet, restaurants, accessible for hearing impaired (95% recommended) - $120

 

Priceline Express Deal - 4*, free internet, swimming pool, fitness center, restuarant, casino, biz center (guest rating 7+; save 42% or more) - $116

 

The Hotwire description is slightly different from when I used it last year and got LaConcha. All the Better Bidding descriptions for LaConcha Hotwire include "resort" which this one does not. But I don't see any of the 4* that match what I listed above.

 

None of their Priceline descriptions match, either. I'm concerned that the Priceline might be Sheraton Convention Center. While this is probably just fine (I'm looking for something for one night POST-cruise after an 11-night/8-port (exhausting) sailing), it wouldn't be my first choice.

 

And it concerned me that the rating is only 7+. Seems low for 4*.

 

Any thoughts?

I would ask the guys at better bidding. They have always been really helpful for me. It seems to me that it is not LaConcha if it doesn't say resort. I've been looking for a hotel for post cruise on priceline and it seems like most of the hotels that have come up are 7+ with a rare 8+.

You may also want to check out bidding for travel.

Good luck.

Last year I got burned by Priceline in San Juan. I argued and argued with them. The hotel had horrible reviews and even their customer service agent agreed with me but I could not get it changed. I stayed there and it was not great. Not horrible but the room was very noisy near the kitchen!! It was the Radison Ambassador would not stay there again or deal with Priceline. We will be on your cruise and I am going to try and get a flight out return day....

Last year I got burned by Priceline in San Juan. I argued and argued with them. The hotel had horrible reviews and even their customer service agent agreed with me but I could not get it changed. I stayed there and it was not great. Not horrible but the room was very noisy near the kitchen!! It was the Radison Ambassador would not stay there again or deal with Priceline. We will be on your cruise and I am going to try and get a flight out return day....

Just so you know, The Ambassador is now closed.

I stayed there once too....seems you and I are just about the only

2 people with poor visits.......I have done searches where folks have

said a lot of positive things about the place......:eek:

Express deal 4 star in the Condado area for Saturday February 6 2016. $164 38% off for the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino

We just got the Hilton Lagoon Villas on an Express Deal for February 4, 2017 for $120 plus taxes/fees.

I just bought a 3* for February 17-19, 2017 for $103 per night in San Juan/Condado area and got the Hyatt House in San Juan. Looks like it is within walking distance of the pier. Looks like a good deal! It was "100% approve" with the rating and the amenities were: Free parking, free internet, smoke-free rooms, fitness center, pool(s), golf nearby, internet access.

We just got the Ciqala Luxury Suites on hotwire hot rate for $122 a night pre cruise Dec 9th 2016

I picked the Condado area, 4 stars - was 90% recommended with free internet, free parking, fitness center.

We just got the Hilton Lagoon Villas on an Express Deal for February 4, 2017 for $120 plus taxes/fees.

Can you provide more detail on how and where you secured this deal? Thanks.

It was an Express Deal on the website listed at the top of this thread. I put in the Condado area and four star, with the date and number of rooms I needed.

I booked an express deal for Sept 17-20. It was listed as a 4*. We ended up with the Condado Plaza Hilton - 2 queen deluxe for $125 Canadian per night. We will still have to pay the resort fee when we arrive at the hotel.

Hotwire, one night Jan 7, 2017. Three people. $83, plus tax and $13 resort fee. Four stars. Amenities listed as beachfront, resort, free internet, pool, fitness center, restaurant, smoke-free rooms, business center

Now i am confused... we went to SJU a few years back and back then the Marriott stelaris resort and casino was a 5 star... now they call it a 3 star... are we talking about the same hotel?

Now i am confused... we went to SJU a few years back and back then the Marriott stelaris resort and casino was a 5 star... now they call it a 3 star... are we talking about the same hotel?

I would check out trip advisor to see what people are saying about the hotel. Also, look to see if there is another Marriott that might be confusing the issue.

Disappointed that this thread isn't seeing much activity. I've only ever used Priceline/Hotwire for SJ hotels and relied heavily on the info here. Don't sail until November but was wanting to get some idea of what folks have gotten recently. :(

We've got the Sheraton Puerto Rico hotel & casino for our upcoming stay in September, booked through priceline.

I just got El Convento through Hotwire for my November cruise. It was pretty obvious, because it's the only 4 1/2 star in the OSJ area as far as I can tell.

I just got El Convento through Hotwire for my November cruise. It was pretty obvious, because it's the only 4 1/2 star in the OSJ area as far as I can tell.

What was the price per night?

I just got El Convento through Hotwire for my November cruise. It was pretty obvious, because it's the only 4 1/2 star in the OSJ area as far as I can tell.

Lucky you!

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What was the price per night?

I just got this for a stay 11/2-11/4/17. The BB website also had a promo of $30 off bringing my price to $207.61. I have wanted to stay here for a while and had already booked it for myself.

Amenities Free Internet, Boutique hotel, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Self-service laundry, Internet access

Accessibility Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

Room

$314.00 ($157.00 per night x 2 nights x 1 room)

Coupon applied $30.00

Taxes & fees $131.22

Trip total (USD) $415.22

Trip total per night (USD) $207.61

Thanks Tardisdance! I am happy to get the hotel stay for my daughter at a great price. I never thought that this hotel would be on Hotwire, I had already booked a non-refundable price of $270 a night (deluxe room ) a month ago and the rooms are up to $311 a night now for standard, $345 for deluxe.

Disappointed that this thread isn't seeing much activity. I've only ever used Priceline/Hotwire for SJ hotels and relied heavily on the info here. Don't sail until November but was wanting to get some idea of what folks have gotten recently. :(

Even though I still check, I've honestly had far better luck booking with LMT Club or taking advantage of the price match policies of Marriott (25% off lowest rate) & Starwood (20% off lowest rate). Takes a bit of research but it can really pay off.

I just got El Convento through Hotwire for my November cruise. It was pretty obvious, because it's the only 4 1/2 star in the OSJ area as far as I can tell.

What was the price?

Booked the Sheraton Old San Juan through Hotwire for October 5-7th with a price of $126.00 per night. Listed as 4 star with the following amenities: Golf near by, pool, spa services, restaurants, free internet, children activities, fitness center, pet friendly. We paid a total of $353.00

including all taxes and fees which include the mandatory hotel fees (resort fees) of $42.59

This price was still much cheaper than the price on their site of $205.00 per night and we are right across the street from the pier

Carnival docks so we can just walk to the port!