Originally Posted By crazycroc Hey, I wanted to update the frequent Priceline users that there are now 4 star properties in the Disneyland area, in both the Anaheim and Garden Grove zones. The four stars are the Hilton and Marriot for Anaheim, and the Hyatt for Garden Grove.
Originally Posted By murfsmom Thanks crazycroc, where the heck have you been ? miss seeing you on lp.
Originally Posted By Mr X I stayed at the Hyatt several years ago (my big "finally get to see what all the DCA fuss is about" tour), and it was a very nice place. I found the staff to be excellent and very accommodating (in fact I was there on a Priceline deal, and even though they were under no obligation they cheerfully changed my room upon request), the property spotless and pleasant to be around, and the location VERY convenient to Disneyland. If anyone has a chance to grab a deal there, I would recommend it highly (although in fairness it WAS several years ago so YMMV).
Originally Posted By crazycroc Thank you Murfsmom, I miss laughingplace too...working waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much these days.
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy I saw this post on wednesday, but didn't think we would be using Priceline anytime soon, since we have ressies at the GCH for next month. But about an hour after reading this, the hubby suggests we do a spur of the moment trip with Priceline. (he hadn't read this site, just me) So I tried the 4 star, but was denied. So I re-bid a 3.5, and got the Crown Plaza for $53. Not too bad at all! We stayed thursday thru sunday - just got back last night. The hotel was very nice. TOO darn nice, since now hubby does not want to stay at GCH next month and wants to use Priceline again! OYE. Oh well, how can I argue with getting a very nice hotel for LESS than one quarter of the price? I love the convienence and atmosphere of Disney hotels, but WOW, what a deal with Priceline. We have used Priceline in the past many times, but usually just to add a day to an existing reservation since we like to know where we will be. But I think we will be using Priceline a lot more in the future. OH, and to top it all off, my husband was so happy about the $53 Crown Plaza deal, that he suggested we get Premium annual passes this year instead of the Deluxe Pass. OK!
Originally Posted By tashajilek I loved the crown too. I stayed there in february and got it for $40 a night, so cant complain. Thats good to know that there are 4* near DL now. Sometimes with priceline you get smoking deals and other times you just cant seem to get anything in your price range.
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy $40???? Grand Californian Hotel, Rest In Peace! If my husband finds out you got the Crown Plaza for 40 bucks, I'll never be able to talk him into GCH EVER again!
Originally Posted By LuLu >>Thats good to know that there are 4* near DL now.<< Those hotels have been there for ages, but they used to be 3* on Priceline!
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy Yes, I have won two of them on Priceline bids at the 3.5 level in the past. But now if I bid on a 4 star in Garden Grove, I know I am only (at least for now) bidding on the Hyatt Regency Orange County. So that is helpful.
Originally Posted By tashajilek "$40???? Grand Californian Hotel, Rest In Peace! If my husband finds out you got the Crown Plaza for 40 bucks, I'll never be able to talk him into GCH EVER again!" LOL mickeymom. I got that rate in February so i wouldnt expect that rate during busy times. "Those hotels have been there for ages, but they used to be 3* on Priceline! " Sneaky!
Originally Posted By Mauison Before bidding on Priceline, I've use the website biddingfortravel.com. Other priceline users post what bids they've got accepted and rejected and for which hotels. They also have hotel lists that have been confirmed on Priceline and the # of stars for each hotel. They give you advice about bidding, free re-bids, etc. My latest score was $55/night at the Long Beach Hilton. Even though parking pushed it up to $70, it was still substantially cheaper than what my wife's aunty paid for her Hampton Inn (Seal Beach) room for the same night - $130. We went on a cross-country road trip last year and used Priceline to score stays at hotels like Marriots, Sheratons, etc, for cheaper than the nearby Super 8s, etc. You just have to make sure you read and understand the bidding process so you don't get a hotel at a different area in the city you're staying at.
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy Good advice Mauison! I just finally got around to reading the FAQ on biddingfortravel.com, and it was a great help!
