Let'sGo! Posted October 2, 2009 #826 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I've tried 3 times to get a room in San Pedro 2/13/10. Started at $65 and final try was today at $72. Think it's because it's Valentine's weekend???? Seriously? I had no problems earlier this year getting the Crowne Plaza for $65 in May on my first try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangler Posted October 3, 2009 #827 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I've had no luck so far bidding Priceline, for San Pedro 3.5 stars for 12-5-09 to 12-06-09. Started at $65 and went up to $80. No luck. Now going back to $65 and will try again. Any wisdom/ encouragement/ thoughts? Departing SP on Mariner 12-06-09. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICHIGAN MAMA Posted October 4, 2009 #828 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I've had no luck so far bidding Priceline, for San Pedro 3.5 stars for 12-5-09 to 12-06-09. Started at $65 and went up to $80. No luck. Now going back to $65 and will try again. Any wisdom/ encouragement/ thoughts? Departing SP on Mariner 12-06-09. Thanks in advance! I heard on another thread that now you need to bid about $95 to secure the Crowne Plaza - San Pedro. Maybe they will get lower later in the year. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangler Posted October 4, 2009 #829 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I heard on another thread that now you need to bid about $95 to secure the Crowne Plaza - San Pedro. Maybe they will get lower later in the year. Good luck. Thank you, Michigan Mama. :) I'll keep on trying. I've got my credit card number memorized now,as many times as I've tried! hehe I was thinking they may drop later as well, however I noticed Summercruise & TexasAnn scored early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debr Posted October 4, 2009 #830 Share Posted October 4, 2009 FYI - I just bid on Priceline for a hotel in San Pedro for Nov. 6 and scored the Doubletree Hotel in San Pedro, I'm thrilled. If anyone needs a good place to stay for an excellent price here is my info - Long Beach Area San Pedro City Nov. 6, 2009 3-1/2* $69 ($86.27 total) Cheers, Debr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurfeitLE Posted October 5, 2009 #831 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Thank you, Michigan Mama. :) I'll keep on trying. I've got my credit card number memorized now,as many times as I've tried! heheI was thinking they may drop later as well, however I noticed Summercruise & TexasAnn scored early. Durangler, I'm also on the Dec. 6 Mariner, tried bidding a couple of days ago for 3 1/2* in San Pedro to $75 for the 4th and 5th, gave up. Noticed on the expedia type sites the Doubletree and Crowne Plaza were fairly high, I think $139 and $165 respectively. At least for Doubletree, all the low end rooms appeared to be sold out, with only Marina views left. Even Hotwire was showing $124 for its 3*, which would be one of these two for sure. I doubt these hotels are going to get cheap for our cruise weekend. The airport hotels are cheap, though. We're opting for a B&B in Long Beach now, free parking, free breakfast, free internet, free beer and wine. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnmom4 Posted October 6, 2009 #832 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I just got the Doubletree in San Pedro for $75 + tax on Nov. 15th...thanks to Dennis' info! I started at $65 and then lowered to 3* and offered $75. Might have done better but I'm okay with my first attempt at this Priceline thing! Told my friend we might be sleeping on the lawn but we got a good deal! Gayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangler Posted October 6, 2009 #833 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Durangler, I'm also on the Dec. 6 Mariner, tried bidding a couple of days ago for 3 1/2* in San Pedro to $75 for the 4th and 5th, gave up. Noticed on the expedia type sites the Doubletree and Crowne Plaza were fairly high, I think $139 and $165 respectively. At least for Doubletree, all the low end rooms appeared to be sold out, with only Marina views left. Even Hotwire was showing $124 for its 3*, which would be one of these two for sure. I doubt these hotels are going to get cheap for our cruise weekend. The airport hotels are cheap, though. We're opting for a B&B in Long Beach now, free parking, free breakfast, free internet, free beer and wine. Dennis Hi Dennis - I'm considering this alternative : Doubletree Carson, Park-n-Sail is $119 + $10.71 tax = 129.71, with breakfast, free parking (7 days) and free shuttle. I hear the Doubletree in SP alows parking for your cruise. Parking at Crown Plaza is $10 a day. No guarantee of getting either hotel at $65 thru Priceline. Probably more. We're driving from Phoenix, arriving mid-afternoon, just staying one night. So, not much time for sightseeing prior to sailing. Will probably drive the 7 or 8 miles from Carson to pier for a look around before dinner. It's not a priority for us to stay one night in SP. After all, my 1st plan was to drive on sail day & park at the dock! :) Wife changed my mind on that! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGo! Posted October 6, 2009 #834 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I've had no luck so far bidding Priceline, for San Pedro 3.5 stars for 12-5-09 to 12-06-09. Started at $65 and went up to $80. No luck. Now going back to $65 and will try again. Any wisdom/ encouragement/ thoughts? Departing SP on Mariner 12-06-09. Thanks in advance! After trying for several days and going up to $80... I decided to fly in a day early. So I rebid and dropped the bid down back to $60 and the offer was accepted. So we ended up with the Crowne Plaza for 2 nights at $60 per night 2/12 and 2/13. We also found if we fly into Orange County on Southwest, it's $180 pp cheaper than LAX, so we're still coming out ahead! I'm thinking they're putting a 2-day minimum on some weekends - and ours just happened to be Valentine's Day weekend. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangler Posted October 7, 2009 #835 Share Posted October 7, 2009 After trying for several days and going up to $80... I decided to fly in a day early. So I rebid and dropped the bid down back to $60 and the offer was accepted. So we ended up with the Crowne Plaza for 2 nights at $60 per night 2/12 and 2/13. We also found if we fly into Orange County on Southwest, it's $180 pp cheaper than LAX, so we're still coming out ahead! I'm thinking they're putting a 2-day minimum on some weekends - and ours just happened to be Valentine's Day weekend. Good luck! Wow! Congrats on the score!! One more thing to check off your list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurfeitLE Posted October 7, 2009 #836 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I just got the Doubletree in San Pedro for $75 + tax on Nov. 15th...thanks to Dennis' info! I started at $65 and then lowered to 3* and offered $75. Might have done better but I'm okay with my first attempt at this Priceline thing! Told my friend we might be sleeping on the lawn but we got a good deal! Gayle Gayle, Congratulations, by getting a first bid rejected you know you didn't overpay by very much, if at all, and you got one of the good hotels. However, as a tip for next time, be careful with adding lower star ratings (I hardlly ever do that). Both the Doubletree and Crowne Plaza are rated 3-1/2* according to www.betterbidding.com (you would see this by selecting LA-Priceline, then select Hotel List on the following page). So, your first bid was just right. But by adding the 3* selection, you're giving Priceline the right to give you a 3* hotel (like a Red Lion), even if Crowne Plaza was willing to sell you a room at $75. The trick is not to select lower star ratings, but instead select an additional area if and only if it does not contain a star rating equal to or greater than what you have selected (here, 3-1/2 stars). In this case, the Long Beach Airport's highest is 3*, and the other two regions have 3-1/2*. Therefore, by adding Long Beach Airport only, you essentially get a "free rebid" that allows you bump the offer bid by $5 or $10 or whatever without any chance of getting that Red Lion. I know it seems a little complex, but it's the only safe way of getting an extra bid in, and after a couple of times it will become second nature. On a larger area, like LAX itself, you can use the technique to get three or four free rebids in a day day. Or, just wait 24 hours and do it again. Anyway, good job. And you're the one with the hotel while I'm still beating around trying to find a good price for my weekend :confused: Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzngal54 Posted October 7, 2009 #837 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Going to Seattle in August 2010 and tried Priceline with no luck. I am sure it is way too early but I did check Hotwire as well. I got the Radisson Gateway 3* for $69 precruise and Hyatt Olive 8 post cruise 4* for $116. I was happy with those prices so I already booked both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsized Posted October 7, 2009 #838 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I just bid $85 for one room for 03/19/10. Accepted immediately. Over bid? Perhaps, but I'm still pleased, as their "lowest internet booking" was $143. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsized Posted October 8, 2009 #839 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I just bid $85 for one room for 03/19/10.Accepted immediately. Over bid? Perhaps, but I'm still pleased, as their "lowest internet booking" was $143. Actually, I did overbid, it seems. My daughter and her family are sailing with us, and I suggested that she offer a bid of $65. Her bid was accepted. Crowne Plaza LA Harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayteeyvr Posted October 11, 2009 #840 Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) We got it for $68 for 12/12/09. Edited October 11, 2009 by West Vancouver Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisteria1019 Posted October 11, 2009 #841 Share Posted October 11, 2009 We just "won" Omni Downtown San Diego - $80 for November 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow 1 Posted October 11, 2009 #842 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Sheraton Hotel and Marina 4* bid $70, accepted. Total of $86.79 with taxes. I would have preferred another hotel but for the price, I won't complain! I didn't expect this bid to go through so early (4 months out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydaysmile Posted October 12, 2009 #843 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Sheraton Hotel and Marina 4* bid $70, accepted. Total of $86.79 with taxes. I would have preferred another hotel but for the price, I won't complain! I didn't expect this bid to go through so early (4 months out). I got the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow 1 Posted October 12, 2009 #844 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I got the same Are you going the same date as well? We are cruising on the Radiance of the Sea Feb. 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franl24fan Posted October 12, 2009 #845 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I tried to find a room at Doubletree or Crown Plaza and both show no availability on 12/5 (night before the cruise) on either of the web sites. So the priceline probably won;t work. Unless I try priceline for Thursday and Friday, then move somewhere else on Saturday. Does anyone know if there is a hotel in long beach that has a shuttle to San Pedro pier, or if there is a shuttle service and how much it costs?? Thanks for any help. Fran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Lions Posted October 12, 2009 #846 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I got Hyatt at Olive for $103 precruise 6/23-24/2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-ray Posted October 12, 2009 #847 Share Posted October 12, 2009 How did you get a 4* Olive 8 for June 2010????? I have been trying daily to get a 4* downtown Seattle. Well, I will keep trying, Congratulations!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzngal54 Posted October 13, 2009 #848 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I got Hyatt at Olive for $116 for 8/29/2010. I used Hotwire and that was post cruise. Pre cruise I got Radisson Gateway Seatac for $69. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeniRich Posted October 13, 2009 #849 Share Posted October 13, 2009 San Pedro..Crowne Plaza..Dec.26th. Bid of $65.00 was sucessful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer's mom Posted October 14, 2009 #850 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi -- I've been trying for a couple weeks on Priceline to get the C. Plaza or Dbltree in San Pedro for Oct. 31 for one night before our 11/1 Mariner sailing. Finally panicked a little and booked through Hotwire and wound up with the Doubletree for $67/$82 total w/fees. Pretty pleased w/that, as my $65 Priceline bid would have been about the same amount. It was posted on Hotwire as a 3 star in San Pedro, so I figured it would be one or the other. Hope this helps others!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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